Illinois WR Pat Bryant Picked in Round 3 of NFL Draft by Denver Broncos: How He Fits

How should Bryant make out in Denver? It's hard to imagine a better NFL landing spot, to be honest. As a franchise, the Broncos have long loved their run-blocking receivers, but even without that (dominant) trait), Bryant is a hand-in-glove fit for coach Sean Payton's passing scheme.

The Broncos' passing offense is built on short routes, quick throws and possession gains that limit negative plays. Bryant's strength and power help him shed press coverage easily, and his routine-running, craftiness, coordination and hands should make him a very good target on short slants and crossing routes, and a machine against zone coverage.

And because Bryant was drafted higher than expected and by a club desperate for his specific talents, he'll likely be given more leeway and development time to grow into a role – assuming he doesn't latch on to one immediately – than he might have in another NFL city.

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