The Denver Broncos traded for Russell Wilson this offseason, a move that gives the team the fifth-best Super Bowl odds, and now the football cognoscenti are catching on: Colin Cowherd says the Broncos won the 2022 offseason.
In addition to trading for Wilson, Broncos general manager George Paton most notably added Randy Gregory, re-signed Kareem Jackson and drafted Nik Bonitto in the second round.
During The Herd With Colin Cowherd on Monday, Cowherd acknowledged the Broncos’ moves this offseason, saying, “They should be a Super Bowl favorite for the next several years.”
Elsewhere in the clip, before he gives Paton his flowers, Cowherd says his criteria for evaluating teams’ offseasons are “free agent moves,” “coaching moves” and the “top two or three draft picks.” Cowherd adds “[The] Denver [Broncos model] is how you build a franchise.”
In addition to Bonitto, the Broncos drafted Greg Dulcich and Eyioma Uwazurike with their top three draft picks — a second-rounder and two third-rounders, respectively. Now, Broncos Country hopes the offseason win translates to regular-season wins, and another Vince Lombardi Trophy.
Check out the clip of Colin Cowherd below. He starts talking about the Broncos around the 0:30 mark.
The Denver Broncos have won the NFL offseason:
“They should be a Super Bowl favorite for the next several years.” — @ColinCowherd pic.twitter.com/a5xKMcPMny
— Herd w/Colin Cowherd (@TheHerd) May 2, 2022