Sean Payton wants Nik Bonitto to improve as a run defender. On Sunday night against the Packers, the speedy Broncos edge rusher seemed ready to answer the call.
Nik Bonitto of the Denver Broncos warms up with teammates during training camp at Broncos Park in Englewood, Colorado on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Sean Payton wants Nik Bonitto to improve as a run defender. On Sunday night against the Packers, the speedy edge rusher seemed ready to answer the call.
CB Riley Moss, ILB Cody Barton start for second consecutive week as Broncos’ defensive depth chart takes shape On Sunday, Bonitto finished with a pair of tackles and a quarterback hit and batted down a pass attempt in the second quarter.The Broncos have high expectations for their outside linebacker room, especially Bonitto, whom Payton says can set the edge well and is more confident than he was a year ago.
As a whole, Denver’s outside linebacker room hopes for improvement in its pass rush production and defending the run after the Broncos allowed 137.1 yards per game and 4.97 per play — 32nd in the NFL — in 2023.Keeler: Broncos WR Tim Patrick and QB Bo Nix are match made in Mile High Heaven.
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