According to Luca Evans of The Denver Post, the Denver Broncos have re-signed fullback Adam Prentice to a one-year deal.
Prentice joined the team after veteran fullback Michael Burton suffered a season-ending injury late in training camp and became the Broncos’ starting fullback. He originally started his career with the Broncos as an undrafted free agent, but would end up landing in New Orleans with the Saints and head coach Sean Payton. So, it would make sense that he would then return to Denver when the Broncos, coached by Sean Payton, needed a fullback.
He helped open up running lanes for the Broncos’ back, made some plays as a pass catcher, and even came in as a pass blocker on third downs a few times. He played well and gave the Broncos a physical presence at the fullback position.
Now, he will return to the Broncos and look to continue opening up running lanes for veteran running back JK Dobbins and explosive second-year back RJ Harvey. He will also be a sneaky threat in the pass game while also contributing on special teams and even as a third-down pass blocker if needed. He does a lot of the dirty work that goes unnoticed, but it is a solid re-signing by the Broncos.
His role will be important this year because the Broncos know they need to improve their run game. Prentice’s main job is to be the leader blocker for the Broncos’ backs, so the more bodies he clears out of the way the better for the Broncos and their running game.
I know we are tired of all the Broncos re-signings and would like to see some new blood added to the team but this is a good re-signing regardless for the Broncos.
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