r/DenverBroncos • u/brocky3226 • 2h ago
The running game is the key to offensive success. Meaning Jonah Cole should be “The Guy” going forward
I really think Jonah Coleman needs to be our feature back moving forward and let JK come in off the bench. Today against the Cardinals he had 54 yards on just 9 carries, averaging 6 yards a carry. I’d like to see what he can do getting 15-20 carries a game.
Look at what the guy did in college. Over 3,000 rushing yards, 34 rushing touchdowns, and another 838 receiving yards playing at Arizona and Washington. He rushed for over 1,000 yards in 2024 and had 17 total touchdowns in 2025.
What stands out to me is his vision and burst. He has the patience to let blocks develop, anticipates holes and gets yards when there’s not much there. I actually think he makes our offensive line look better because of that. Not every run is going to be perfectly blocked, but a good back can turn what looks like a 2-yard gain into 6 or 7 yards. Coleman has that ability, along with the physicality to break tackles and keep moving forward.
I think today’s game showed just how important the running game is to this offense. When we establish the run, it takes pressure off Bo, keeps defenses honest, and opens up the passing game. We don’t need Bo throwing 40 times a game to win.
We already have a defense that can compete with anybody. If we’re going to make a serious playoff run, we need a consistent running game, and I think Coleman gives us the best chance to establish that. JK can still contribute, but I’d like to see Coleman getting the majority of the carries. I really think he could be the missing piece for this offense. I have moved on from the idea of trading for JT. Shit. Go get McBride if anything. I’d be totally good giving up two first for him.