The hope was still there for Audric Estime a few weeks ago. The confidence, too. Still the youngest back in Denver’s room, and the youngest player on Denver’s roster.
“I’m older,” Estime said after Denver’s first preseason game when asked to evaluate why he felt he’s a better back. “I’m in my second year in my offense, I’m playing more, I’m playing faster.”
Sean Payton still has hope in him, too, even as he broke the news no player wants to hear. The Broncos head coach sat for what he called a “long visit” with Estime on Monday, amid roster cutdowns.