Every quarterback benefits from having a strong defense and a reliable rushing attack.
John Elway didn’t win a Super Bowl until the Denver Broncos added Terrell Davis to their roster. Peyton Manning won his second title thanks in large part to Denver’s formidable defense that season.
It’s to be determined if Bo Nix will start for the Broncos in Week 1 this year, but he figures to eventually takeover QB duties in Denver. Whenever he ends up starting, Nix would benefit from having a reliable running back behind him.
Right now, Javonte Williams is projected to start in 2024. The Broncos also have Samaje Perine and Jaleel McLaughlin returning and they drafted Audric Estime in April, but Williams is expected to serve as the RB1 this fall.
Andrew Harbaugh of Vikings Wire recently compiled Pro Football Focus grades for all 32 (projected) starting running backs. See where Williams stacks up below.
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Christian McCaffrey
PFF grade: 90.3
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Derrick Henry
PFF grade: 90.1
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James Conner
PFF Grade: 89.2
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Raheem Mostert
PFF grade: 84.7
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Kenneth Walker Jr.
PFF grade: 83.5
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Breece Hall
PFF grade: 82.4
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Aaron Jones
PFF grade: 80.9
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Kyren Williams
PFF grade: 80.4
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Isiah Pacheco
PFF grade: 79.9
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Tony Pollard
PFF grade: 77.5
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Travis Etienne
PFF grade: 77
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Jahmyr Gibbs
PFF grade: 76.3
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Najee Harris
PFF grade: 76.2
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Brian Robinson
PFF grade: 75.3
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Jonathan Taylor
PFF grade: 74.9
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