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I have typed this a few times since the Denver Broncos selected wide receiver Cody Latimer in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft, but I believe Latimer is on the verge of having a breakout game for the Broncos.
I say this because Peyton Manning will probably be not quarterbacking the Denver Broncos for at least the next few weeks. He and Latimer never really got on the same page together. Now that quarterback Brock Osweiler is starting for the Broncos, things may change for the second-year wide receiver.
Yes. Especially if they limit Sanders' reps again. Clearly, Latimer and Osweiler are on the same page. https://t.co/0cwWmK8W4p
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) November 20, 2015
The two players have looked to be on the same page with each other every time they share the field. Whether it be during Training Camp practices, the preseason, or this past Sunday when Latimer caught a career-high 3 passes for 30 yards.
With Emmanuel Sanders continuing to battle through injuries, I think we could see a bit more of Latimer this Sunday at Chicago. It's about time too. While Benny Fowler is a great story, Latimer is bigger, faster, and stronger than him and probably a better overall receiver. If the Broncos can get Latimer going, they have become much better on offense.
Horse Tracks:
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Bradford officially ruled out; Sanchez to start Sunday - NFL.com
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Matt Hasselbeck re-routed vacation to play catch - NFL.com
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Jerry Jones 'singing in shower' after Romo's return - NFL.com
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NFL fines Cardinals QB Carson Palmer $11,576 - NFL.com
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Peyton Manning, DeMarcus Ware won't travel with Denver Broncos to face Chicago Bears
Peyton Manning and DeMarcus Ware will not travel with the Broncos for Sunday's game against the Bears.
Devin Funchess to make first start for Carolina Panthers
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Arizona Cardinals LG Mike Iupati to start against Cincinnati Bengals
Cardinals left guard Mike Iupati will start Sunday night against Cincinnati a week after leaving the field in Seattle in an ambulance with a neck injury and concussion.
Detroit Lions team president Rod Wood says next GM will have complete control over football operations
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