5 most overrated players in Broncos history ft. Tim Tebow

Modified Jul 19, 2024 03:16 GMT

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#4 Julius Thomas

Shannon Sharpe has undoubtedly put a very high standard for his former team's tight ends to clear. That's why no one should be surprised to see three players at that position on that list, and that streak starts with Julius Thomas.

In 2013, after struggling with injuries and playing time in his first two seasons, he suddenly exploded for 12 touchdowns in 14 games as Peyton Manning's No. 4 option behind Wes Welker, Eric Decker and the late Demaryius Thomas.

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That squad set multiple offensive records and reached Super Bowl XLVIII, only to be utterly humiliated 43-8 by the Seattle Seahawks and their Legion of Boom.

He scored a dozen times again in 2014 despite logging only just under 500 receiving yards. But the Broncos didn't make even the conference title game, losing to Manning's former team in the Divisional Round.

That would be the peak of his career, as he floundered in Florida (Jacksonville and Miami) before retiring.

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Andre Castillo is an NFL journalist at Sportskeeda who holds a Bachelor’s degree in English and Master’s degree in Journalism. He has over seven years of working experience and has also covered MMA with FanSided, wrestling with The Sportster, and automobiles with Hot Cars.

Andre follows the New York Jets and the Washington Commanders, mostly because he likes their colors. His favorite position is tight end, and players like Mark Andrews and Travis Kelce have always drawn Andre's attention when watching a game. Bill Belichick is his favorite coach, and his all-time favorite Super Bowl is the XLII edition, when the underdog New York Giants upset the then-undefeated New England Patriots.

If he can change one moment in NFL history, it will be from the NFC Championship Game in January 2019. In that game, a highly controversial no-call cost the Saints what would have been Drew Brees' second Super Bowl visit, where he would have faced Tom Brady and the Patriots.

Andre is always on the lookout for fresh perspectives in a story and ensures complete factual accuracy by double-checking all information before using it in his articles. He has an innate understanding of how to present information in an efficient and compelling way.

Outside the writing realm, Andre is a professional licensed teacher. His hobbies include watching UFC, MotoGP, playing the piano, and travelling.

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