Broncos Bet Big on Trautman: A Blocking Beast

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The Denver Broncos just locked in tight-in Adam Trotman, with a three-year extension worth

nearly $18 million right at the start of free agency.

Fans are scratching their heads over it, but head coach Sean Payton shut down the doubters

quick.

Payton broke it down at the NFL owner's meetings in Phoenix this week, saying, Trotman

is a rock-solid blocker who shines in past protection and helps.

The run game.

He stressed they studied every bit of film and knew his value, especially with coaches

jumping to other teams who might snag their free agents.

Trotman backed it up himself, calling himself a top all-around tight end, and one of the

league's best blockers, no matter what the stats side say.

He's 29 now, and entering his fourth year with the Broncos, mostly as the number two guy

behind the starter.

Last season, he had 20 catches for 195 yards and a touchdown, with solid past blocking

grades, but room to grow in run blocking.

Payton clearly rates his trusted player's high, like he did with that Y receiver extension

too.

Expect Trotman to keep grinding in that role and show why Payton bet on him long-term,

as the Broncos build around what they know works.