Nathaniel Hackett’s offense occasionally uses a fullback, but if Andrew Beck ends up making the 53-man roster, it won’t be simply because he has fullback experience.
Beck plays multiple positions and he can provide depth and experience at tight end in addition to filling the fullback role when it’s utilized. He’s not a lock to make the team, but Beck’s versatility helps his chances.
“He’s a guy that has come out here and played that swing position,” coach Nathaniel Hackett said Tuesday. “He’s been both fullback, he’s been on the line, he’s been a ‘Y’ during 11-personnel, so he’s a guy that is kind of like a Swiss Army knife. He can do so many different things. He does a really good job stretching the field down vertically, but also has done a really good job learning the fullback position and how we want to do it.
“So where that goes, you never know. We want to be as multiple as possible. We want to take advantage of defenses, so as much as we can utilize him in that role we will.”
Denver’s presumed roster locks at tight end are Albert Okwuegbunam and rookie Greg Dulcich. After them, Eric Saubert is a veteran option and Eric Tomlinson is a top blocking candidate. Depending on how many TEs the Broncos decide to carry on the 53-man roster, Beck might have to beat out Saubert or Tomlinson for a spot on the active roster.
Beck will have one more preseason game on Saturday to prove that he belongs in the Hackett offense.
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