The Broncos are still in the midst of installing their special teams scheme, and they haven’t yet reached the punt-return phase of the program.
Special Teams Coordinator Dwayne Stukes said Denver has yet to hold any team special teams periods and that he hasn’t seen anyone catch a punt. Still, he said he has confidence in existing players on the roster, even if he isn’t opposed to adding talent.
“We have guys that have looked and we’re confident in that can catch the ball,” Stukes said. “Obviously we look to add some other pieces that can catch the ball and can actually return a ball in a game. We’ll see where it takes us, though, to be honest with you. I’m not discounting any guy in the building. They’re all professional. I have guys coming in here saying they want to return. We just haven’t had the opportunity to do it yet.”
Across the unit, Stukes will look to develop eight to 10 “core” special teamers, who must grade out at a certain level to earn that distinction. Whichever…