Erick Trickel

Erick Trickel

Erick Trickel is the Senior Draft Analyst for Mile High Huddle, has covered the Denver Broncos, NFL, and NFL Draft for the site since 2014. 

Jan 12, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton has a word with wide receiver Troy Franklin (16) in the fourth quarter of an AFC wild card game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
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Broncos Need WR Troy Franklin to Develop & Turn the Corner in 2025

The Denver Broncos have a lot of potential in their wide receiver room. However, potential can often go unrealized at the NFL level. One of those players with

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December 19, 2024, Inglewood, California, USA: Denver Broncos safety BRANDON JONES (22) and cornerback PATRICK SURTAIN II (2) challenge a catch attempt from Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver JOSH PALMER (5) during a NFL, American Football Herren, USA football game between the Denver Broncos and the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
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How the Broncos Can Bank on Fielding a Top-5 Defense in 2025

The Denver Broncos have the pieces for a top-5 defense, but they're are a few moving parts.

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May 10, 2025; Englewood, CO, USA; Denver Broncos cornerback Jahdae Barron (12) during rookie minicamp at Broncos Park Powered by CommonSpirit.
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Broncos' First-Round Pick of CB Jahdae Barron Supported by New Data

The cornerback position was a much bigger need than Denver Broncos fans realized entering the 2025 NFL draft.

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Denver Broncos linebacker Dre Greenlaw (57) works out during mandatory minicamp.
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Broncos' Biggest Reason for Optimism in 2025 Revealed by PFF

Fielding an elite defense is cause enough for optimism. Throw in a franchise quarterback...

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Sep 29, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins (27) carries the ball in the first quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at SoFi Stadium.
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How J.K. Dobbins Changes the Broncos' RB Room

With J.K. Dobbins in the fold, the board has been reset in the Denver Broncos' running back room, but to what extent?

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CINCINNATI, OH - DECEMBER 28: Denver Broncos Quarterback Bo Nix (10) huddles with his team during the NFL, American Football Herren, USA football game between the Denver Broncos and the Cincinnati Bengals on December 28, 2024, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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New Broncos' Starting Lineup Prediction Features Five Newcomers

The Denver Broncos have five new faces in their starting lineups on offense and defense.

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Denver Broncos center Luke Wattenberg (60) points during the first half against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium.
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Broncos' Luke Wattenberg Receives Fair Ranking in PFF's Top 32 Centers

Pro Football Focus has given the Denver Broncos short shrift in their position rankings, but not Luke Wattenberg.

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December 28, 2024: Denver Broncos offensive lineman Quinn Meinerz during WEEK 17 of the NFL, American Football Herren, USA regular season between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Denver Broncos in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Broncos' Quinn Meinerz Checks in On PFF's Top 32 OGs of 2025 Rankings

How did the Denver Broncos' offensive guards rank in PFF's latest?

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Oct 13, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) and quarterback Bo Nix (10) warm up before the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High.
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Broncos' QB/WR Duo Receives Curious Offseason Ranking via PFF

Did Bo Nix and Courtland Sutton once again get short shrift from Pro Football Focus?

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Denver Broncos safeties Talanoa Hufanga (9) and Brandon Jones (22) chat during a voluntary minicamp practice in May of 2025.
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Broncos Finally Get Justified Placement in PFF's Safety Rankings

Although much of Pro Football Focus' offseason positional rankings have been suspect on the Denver Broncos front, the safeties is a different story.

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CINCINNATI, OH - DECEMBER 28: Cincinnati Bengals Quarterback Joe Burrow (9) passes during the NFL, American Football Herren, USA football game between the Denver Broncos and the Cincinnati Bengals on December 28, 2024, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Bengals QB Joe Burrow is Broncos' True Achilles Heel, per PFF

Let's hope the Denver Broncos have their dander up for the rematch with Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals.

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NFL, American Football Herren, USA Football 2024: Atlanta Falcons vs Denver Broncos Nov 17 November 17, 2024: Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) defends Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) in the second half of the football game between the Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons.
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Broncos' Pat Surtain, the Reigning DPOY, isn't the NFL's Top CB, per PFF

It's pretty hard to sell this one, Pro Football Focus.

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