Renck: In Talanoa Hufanga, Steve Atwater sees Broncos’ latest big hitter

Denver Broncos Running Back More Than Muscle

The Denver Broncos running back Audric Estime is looking to improve in his second season in the NFL. Estime had a productive rookie year, but early signs at OTAs suggest the Broncos are planning to unleash him even more in 2025. Head coach Sean Payton and offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi appear intent on making Estime a central piece of the offense not just on the ground, but as a dynamic receiving threat out of the backfield. His route runnin…

Renck: In Talanoa Hufanga, Steve Atwater sees Broncos’ latest big hitter

The collision makes it impossible not to recoil when watching. It was Dec. 11, 2022, a soggy afternoon at Levi’s Stadium when Tampa Bay’s Tom Brady tried to squeeze a pass over the middle to Chris Godwin. Talanoa Hufanga read his eyes and became a radio player — heard before seen. He slammed into Godwin with his left shoulder so hard it whiplashed the receiver and demanded the exchange of insurance papers. Watching Hufanga’s highlights, Broncos …

Talanoa Hufanga explains why he chose the Denver Broncos in free agency - DNVR Sports

Sean Payton likes what he's seen from Talanoa Hufanga so far, with three practices in the books. "He’s smart," Payton said on Thursday. "He’s a real good leader. He’s played in real good defenses. He’s been a real positive addition and is going to he... Flash Sa…