{
  "id": 12630713,
  "title": "Ex-quarterback says Broncos ‘have to’ get Jaylen Waddle more involved",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/ex-quarterback-says-broncos-have-to-get-jaylen-waddle-more-involved",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T13:01:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ex-quarterback-says-broncos-jaylen-130107856.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nearly five weeks into the NFL season, the Denver Broncos find themselves in a concerning position. Offensively, the team struggles to make significant progress, both through the air and on the ground. Among the key players, wide receiver Jaylen Waddle has exhibited both flashes of brilliance and disappointing performances. His potential impact on the team's success is evident, yet he is not receiving enough opportunities to showcase his abilities. Ex-quarterback Ben DiNucci believes the Broncos need to address this issue by giving Waddle more playing time. With Waddle's skills in creating mismatches and executing jet sweeps, deep passes, and catch-and-run plays, his contributions could be pivotal for the Broncos' chances to become a serious contender.",
  "summary": "Ben DiNucci wants to see Jaylen Waddle more involved with the Broncos, and he's not alone.",
  "key_points": [
    "Denver Broncos struggle offensively in NFL season.",
    "Wide receiver Jaylen Waddle underutilized.",
    "Ex-quarterback Ben DiNucci urges more playing time for Waddle."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}