Why tight end Greg Dulcich could have ‘lengthy’ menu of routes in Broncos offense

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The ball sailed deep for the tight end who had breezed behind the defense and made it look easy. … He had one of his better practices today, so then you begin to build on that.” The joker role, Payton said, has been filled in his past offenses by either a running back or a tight end “with exceptional ball skills.” Players like Reggie Bush, Darren Sproles and Alvin Kamara have earned the joker tag in Payton’s offenses. He’s healthy and he looks great.” When healthy, Greg Dulcich became one of Russell Wilson’s most frequent targets during the tight end’s rookie season. As the season nears, Payton said, “you really get more specific as to who’s running which route.” Some players will have a larger catalog of routes available, and the early indications are Dulcich could be one of those players for Denver’s offense. “I think his menu is going to be lengthy in the passing game,” Payton said, “and there is enough stuff in the running game.” The Broncos have a full tight ends room that includes veterans Adam Trautman and Chris Manhertz slotted next to Dulcich and fourth-year player Albert Okwuegbunam.