Usually when the entire fantasy community agrees on something, it’s probably a good idea to take a deeper look. But it seems undeniable that the Broncos receiving corps was missing one thing: a good quarterback. That problem has apparently been solved with the arrival of Russell Wilson. For most of his career in Seattle, you could lock in DangeRuss for somewhere around 4,000 yards and 30 touchdowns. By contrast, Drew Lock has 25 touchdown passes in his CAREER. This is the year that we’ll get to see if our Mile High receiving dreams come true. However, my esteemed colleague Mr. Florio and I have hit a Rocky Mountain divide. While he is #TeamJewdy, I am decidedly #TeamSutton.
It’s not that I believe Jeudy will be a flop, but I think Sutton will not only soar but even exceed his current Round 5 ADP. If glowing training camp reports give you the warm fuzzies, then hearing that Sutton is Wilson’s favorite receiver in training camp should be like getting a hug from a giant, furry Muppet. But if you prefer the cold, hard truth of numbers, look no further than Sutton’s role within Denver’s offense. Among receivers with at least 50 targets last season, Sutton’s 15.4 average depth of target was third-best. Yes, there’s a different coaching staff in place this year, but offensive coordinator Justin Outten hasn’t shied away from saying his offense will stretch the field. It’s easy to feel that way when you have one of the best deep ball throwers in the league commanding your huddle. Courtland Sutton in the fifth? *Russell Wilson voice* Let’s ride.