How will Courtland Sutton bounce back from last season's torn ACL? That's a question that will have a major effect on Denver's offense this year. Sutton has been great when on the field, and the Broncos passing game -- which may or may not have a new quarterback -- should look a lot better with a healthy Sutton atop the depth chart.

With Sutton, the receiving corps will feature the fourth-year wideout, Tim Patrick and a couple of second-year guys in Jerry Jeudy and KJ Hamler, with Noah Fant at tight end. Last year Jeudy operated as the No. 1, and had an uneven campaign (to be kind). Maybe he'll step up in Year 2, but it would be nice for Drew Lock (or perhaps a rookie) to have Sutton there too.

Sutton has been one of the best wideouts drafted outside the first round this century. After being brought along patiently as a rookie, he busted out with a 72-1,112-6 stat line in his second season. That's a top-15 performance. Virtually every wideout who's had a better sophomore campaign since 2000 has gone on to be among the best receivers in the league. Great company.

2ND-YEAR WRS, 2000-PRESENT (NON-1ST ROUNDERS)
YearRdPkPlayerNoYdsTD
20122suppJosh Gordon, Clev.8716469
2017262JuJu Smith-Schuster, Pitt.11114267
2012245Alshon Jeffery, Chi.8914217
2014261Allen Robinson, Jac.80140014
20064119Brandon Marshall, Den.10213257
2019264DK Metcalf, Sea.83130310
2009384Mike Wallace, Pitt.60125710
2016247Michael Thomas, N.O.10412455
20067252Marques Colston, N.O.98120211
20165165Tyreek Hill, K.C.7511838
2001236Chad Johnson, Cin.6911665
2014263Jarvis Landry, Mia.11011576
2008249DeSean Jackson, Phil.62115612
2019376Terry McLaurin, Wash.8711184
2018240Courtland Sutton, Den.7211126
20106195Antonio Brown, Pitt.6911082
2018381Michael Gallup, Dall.6611076
2012392T.Y. Hilton, Ind.8210835
2000380Darrell Jackson, Sea.7010818
2019251A.J. Brown, Tenn.70107512
2017396Kenny Golladay, Det.7010635
2015U-Tyrell Williams, S.D.6910597
2014U-Allen Hurns, Jac.64103110
2018261DJ Chark, Jac.7310088
2003371Nate Burleson, Minn.68100610
20075142Steve Breaston, Ariz.7710063
2014391John Brown, Ariz.6510037
2014242Jordan Matthews, Phil.859978
2014U--Willie Snead, N.O.699843
20114114Cecil Shorts, Jac.559797
2001233Quincy Morgan, Clev.569647
20095140Johnny Knox, Chi.519605
2011264Randall Cobb, G.B.809548
2016U-Robby Anderson, NYJ639417
20135144Kenny Stills, N.O.639313
2019366Diontae Johnson, Pitt.889237
2006252Greg Jennings, G.B.5392012
20155146Stefon Diggs, Minn.849033
2015U--Cameron Meredith, Chi.668884
2012U-Rod Streater, Oak.608884
2001374Steve Smith, Car.548725
2000378Laveranues Coles, NYJ598687
2011258Torrey Smith, Balt.498558
20154105Jamison Crowder, Wash.678478
2017384Chris Godwin, T.B.598427
20115153Jeremy Kerley, NYJ568272
2008395Mario Manningham, NYG578225
20094107Mike Thomas, Jac.668204
2005235Reggie Brown, Phil.468169
2002265Deion Branch, N.E.578033

In March, there was a report that Sutton has resumed route-running. He tore his ACL back in September, so he'll be nearly a year removed from surgery when the season starts. Maybe he's not 100 percent, but no reason to think he won't be out there Week 1.

I'm expecting/hoping the Broncos select a franchise quarterback two days from now. Maybe Justin Fields, maybe Trey Lance; it might require a trade-up. Whatever the case, Denver's quarterback is going to have a nice group of pass catchers to work with this season, and maybe for years to come.

--Andy Richardson