Diontae Spencer
The wide receiver # eleven
Experience: 2 years
Height: 5 ft 8
Weight: 170 pounds
Years: 28
College: McNeese State
It is actually quite a simple proposition for Diontae Spencer. In Denver, if he’s going to be on the team, he’ll be like a puncher and kicker.
In 2019, Spencer joined the Broncos after being claimed for exemptions on September 1. It turned out to be a clever move, which helped spice up an anemic return game. He averaged just 8 yards per turn on takeoffs, but 29.1 yards per turn on the initial kicks.
His 2019 game made him a Pro Bowl backup, and it seemed his job was secure before the 2020 season, after the 2020 draft. KJ Hamler, the Broncos’ second-round pick, could be in a comeback role. , which may limit Spencer’s need.
The good
Spencer is a proven returner with a Pro Bowl season under his belt. His experience and skill are the keys to making the return game a weapon for the Broncos.
By looking at your highlights, you have the ability to find a seam and make your way. Field position is a huge aspect of the NFL, and being able to change field positions by making big returns can help the offense and damage opposing defenses. Spencer was a key weapon for the Broncos in 2019.
Along with his only season in Denver, Spencer found success as a returner during his time in the CFL. The experience gained in both leagues gives him an advantage. Understanding the speed of the game and recognizing the tendencies of opposing special team players can go a long way in making a good kick and punt return.
The bad
Unfortunately for Spencer, he is truly a one-trick pony.
In today’s NFL, the start is drifting into the territory of endangered species. If you turn on the sports talk radio on a slow day, you may hear them talk about the potential that the NFL can eliminate kickoffs due to player safety issues.
Kicking the ball from the back of the end zone in Denver isn’t that difficult elsewhere, either. That limits the chances of a returner like Spencer impacting the game.
Then there is the Hamler effect. Don’t put it in the clearing return position, but it has a special speed. Hamler will have every opportunity to use his unique speed, and returns will be a place where he could really shine for the Broncos.
As a return specialist, Spencer’s need may not be as great as in 2019.
Final word
Spencer’s chances of making the list in 2020 are limited by his skill set. She certainly is capable of returning to the NFL. His experience gives him a slight advantage. As the NFL enters the unknown world of playing a season surrounded by a pandemic, and the rosters expand to accommodate the potential need for players, it should be an asset big enough to find a place on the roster in Denver.
