Denver Broncos Wide Receiver On How They Got Into Football

A Denver Broncos wide receiver talks about learning competition

The Denver Broncos are heading into the offseason with a solid wide receiver corps. Despite persistent rumors, head coach Sean Payton has stated the team has no plans to trade players from the group to create value for other spots on the roster. One key wide receiver, Tim Patrick, is working his way back from injury. He recently opened up on how he got into the sport of football.

According to the Broncos’ website, Patrick said his father had him playing flag football at an early age:

“My dad got into coaching for one year when I was three, just so I could start early,” Patrick said. “The football age is five, so he became a coach so I could play early. … Every time I made a play, I let the other guy know.

It was just one of those grimy, dog feelings of making a play [and] belittling somebody that excites me. I think I just grew up in a competitive household where everybody was athletic and good at sports. There was never a day where it was just like an easy day.”

The Broncos are hoping the trio of Patrick, Jerry Jeudy, and Courtland Sutton will have the team playing much more competitively for the 2023 season than they did in the 2022 season.