The process of developing young players in the NFL is not always an overnight success, but it's fair to wonder if the Denver Broncos really maximized their capital in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Through the first seven weeks of the season, the involvement of the top picks in this year's rookie class has been relatively minimal, which isn't abnormal for a Sean Payton-coached team. The Broncos could be getting a lot more help from their rookie than they're currently getting, and it's time for the coaches to let one player spread his wings in particular.
That player is 1st-round pick Jahdae Barron, whose involvement to this point has been less than some of the rookies drafted behind him.