At last season’s end, Jerry Jeudy requested a trade from the Broncos. He did not have to ask. Sean Payton was ready to move on.
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy celebrates after an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, in Cleveland. Jerry Jeudy was better in space than NASA. But he never posted stats out of his world.Jerry Jeudy needed consistency, and could not overcome the carousel of chaos with head coaches and starting quarterbacks .
The Broncos have virtually exceeded Jeudy’s production this season with rookies Devaughn Vele and Troy Franklin on minimum salaries. Jeudy has 45 catches for 645 yards and two scores. Vele and Franklin have combined for 51 receptions, 551 yards and three touchdowns. Same goes with Lil’ Jordan Humphrey replacing Tim Patrick .Jeudy needed a fresh start. He should have clicked with Russell Wilson last season, but it never happened.
These are the types of decisions that have turned the Broncos into one of the NFL’s most surprising teams and a favorite to reach the playoffs for the first time since 2015. You want warm-and-fuzzy? Buy a teddy bear or watch a Hallmark movie. Payton is not the sentimental type, save for a few favorites.
The move is starting to pay dividends for Jeudy. He boasts at least 70 receiving yards over the last four games since Jameis Winston took over for the injured and disgraced Deshaun Watson. Jeudy is skilled at turning quick hitters into big gains and has improved his improv skills over the past month. I am happy for Jeudy. He needed to go where he was wanted.Vele is quickly becoming reliable, his sticky fingers and long frame leaving him open in the middle of the field.
There were reasons — and yes, sometimes it was because of offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur’s fake jet sweeps and underwhelming quarterbacks. But sometimes the reason was that Jeudy did not elevate his performance. Did he deserve the disrespect from former star receiver Steve Smith before a Chiefs game? Nope. But did he put himself in the crosshairs with too many forgettable stat lines? Yes.
Payton wanted a change, sought something different. Jeudy is finally getting his numbers. And the Broncos are in position to play meaningful games beyond December.
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