Chad Jensen· Aug 10, 2026
Jensen suggests OLB Jonah Elliss, who has dominated camp with multiple sacks in practice, could be poised for a breakout season, and identifies Eyioma Uwazurike and Malcolm Roach as the plan to replace John Franklin-Myers in the starting lineup.
“Elliss continues to dominate in camp, and could be poised for a breakout year.”
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J.K. Dobbins · 2026 season6 calls from 4 pundits between 1 and 1. Chad Jensen said 1. the room's median is 1. not settled yet
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- Depth Chart CallsEyioma UwazurikeDenver BroncosAug 10, 2026
Eyioma Uwazurike to be 1st on the depth chart
“The Broncos' plan for replacing John Franlkin-Myers in the starting lineup is looking real good right now, with Uwazurike and Malcolm Roach dominating at times.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsJ.K. DobbinsDenver BroncosAug 10, 2026
J.K. Dobbins to be 1st on the depth chart
“The Broncos' No. 1 running back left practice accompanied by trainers on Monday.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
What others said about the same people
- Greg JenningsGame Outcome Picks · Denver BroncosHit · 100Jennings put the Cardinals up as his upset alert over Seattle, backed the Texans over Cincinnati and the Bears over Minnesota with chips, put two chips on Denver beating Jacksonville, and wrote a headline of the Packers beating the Jets; he also called the Bengals a playoff team and the Chiefs winners over Indianapolis.
- Lance SandersonScore Predictions · Denver BroncosHit · 88Sanderson thinks Denver cleans up its play on both sides of the ball and wins a close one.
- Bob MorrisScore Predictions · Denver BroncosHit · 90Morris expects cleaner tackling and offensive rhythm to give Denver a close win.
- Zack KelbermanScore Predictions · Denver BroncosHit · 86Kelberman picks a narrow Broncos home win, with Bo Nix doing just enough in the clutch.
- Keith CummingsScore Predictions · Denver BroncosHit · 90Cummings predicts Denver cleans things up and wins in overtime on a Wil Lutz field goal.
- Carl DumlerScore Predictions · Denver BroncosHit · 90Dumler sees the Broncos bouncing back behind the run game and the home crowd, winning on a late field goal.
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