The Broncos’ best running back is Travis Henry. He ran the ball 11 times against Jacksonville.
The Broncos’ best receiver is Javon Walker. He caught the ball twice versus the Jaguars.
It’s one thing to get embarrassed at home. It’s another to go down without a fight. With the big, bad Colts next up on their schedule, Mike Shanahan’s challenge is to get the ball in the hands of his best players.
Selvin Young is a nice, little player, but he’s no Henry. And Brandon Stokley has been a solid contributor, but he’s no Walker. And while we’re on the subject, when are the Broncos going to start throwing to their tight ends?
Daniel Graham never will be accused of being the next Antonio Gates, but for $30 million, you would expect the Broncos to throw to him more than twice a game.
Henry is the Broncos’ highest-paid running back, Walker is their highest-paid wideout, and Graham is their highest-paid tight end. Memo to Shanny: Follow the money.
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