Denver Broncos: Should They Sign Tyreek Hill and Bradley Chubb?
[HPP] John LockeFebruary 17, 202612 min
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- π¨ The Miami Dolphins are actively cleaning house, releasing key players like Bradley Chubb and Tyreek Hill to create significant cap space, aiming for over $30 million.
- π° These moves are happening before free agency, indicating a strategic shift for the Dolphins under new head coach Jeff Hafley.
Evaluating Bradley Chubb for Broncos
- π Former Bronco Bradley Chubb had a strong 2025 season with the Dolphins, recording 8.5 sacks and 8 tackles for loss, despite missing 2024 due to an ACL tear.
- π‘ While the Broncos have a need at the defensive line, the speaker believes signing the 29-year-old Chubb is unlikely due to his age, potential cost, and existing cheaper options or younger players like Seavon Jones and Jordan Jackson.
Assessing Tyreek Hill for Denver
- β‘ Tyreek Hill is an "interesting name" for the Broncos, despite past attitude concerns, off-field issues, and a broken leg suffered last season.
- π― The speaker believes Hill, even at 31 years old, still possesses significant talent, capable of a 1,200-yard, 8-touchdown season and could fulfill the Broncos' need for a downfield threat and "yak monster."
- β οΈ However, the speaker is hesitant to sign Hill to a large contract, suggesting a one-year "prove it" deal due to his age and injury history, preferring a younger player like George Pickens for a premium price.
Broncos' Strategic Moves & Cap Space
- πΈ The Broncos could potentially create substantial cap space, up to $74 million aggressively, or a more realistic $40 million, by restructuring contracts or moving players.
- π The team might also explore a trade for Jaylen Waddle, offering a 2027 first-round pick and a day three pick this year, seeing him as a less problematic and valuable asset.
Coaching Staff Addition
- π The Broncos have hired Doug Belk as their new defensive backs coach, a move that is notable as head coach Sean Payton typically finalizes hires later in March.
- π Belk is considered a rising star from the college football ranks, having coached defensive backs for USC for the past two years.
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