Potential replacement for Tim Patrick
The Broncos seem poised to use a cast of many to replace Tim Patrick, who tore his ACL last week. But most prominent among those is tight end Albert Okwuegbunam, who is frequently on the receiving end of Russell Wilson’s passes. His gift is in getting separation outside and finding gaps in zone coverage, especially down the seam.
“Earlier on in OTAs, picking up the system took him a while,” HC Nathaniel Hackett said. “He’s been absolutely splendid going out there right now. He’s been going out there and we’ve been putting him all over the place, from motioning, playing wide, playing ‘F’ and doing all kinds of different things.” (104.3 The Fan – Andrew Mason)
Nerdy Football Analysis: Albert O was shaping up to be a trendy sleeper pick in early drafts until reports of rookie Greg Dulchich’s supposed rise surfaced. However, Patrick’s injury has pretty much guaranteed that Okwuegbunam will play regardless. Based on Hackett’s comments, it would seem as though Okwuegbunam will play as much as possible. With Russell Wilson as his quarterback and his eye-popping athleticism, do not be surprised if Okwuegbunam emerges as the next big thing at tight end in fantasy.
