Marvin Mims Jr. turned on the jets and took off. During the 11-on-11 period of the Broncos’ organized team activities on Thursday, quarterback Jarrett Stidham threw a beautiful deep ball across the field as Mims snuck behind the defense to make a touchdown catch, highlighting a strong practice for the second-year wide receiver.
Broncos coach Sean Payton expects Mims to have a larger role on offense this season, saying, “I think we’ll see a lot of growth from Year 1 to Year 2.” At the same time, the former Oklahoma standout understands he has to continue making plays like his touchdown grab on Thursday to gain the opportunity for more offensive snaps during games. “It starts on the practice field,” Mims said.
“If I take care of my business out here, (it will translate) to the game.” Payton once again took the blame for holding Mims back during his rookie season. While Mims was named to his first Pro Bowl as a returner in 2023, he had just 22 catches (33 targets) for 377 yards and a touchdown as a wide receiver.
Payton thought the offense struggled to generate enough touches across the wide receivers room. But with Jerry Jeudy now in Cleveland, there’s a chance for Mims’ production to go up. Mims said this year feels “night and day” compared to when he arrived in Denver as a rookie last summer.
He thinks things will be a lot smoother, as he has a better grasp of the offense and route concepts. More importantly, Mims feels healthier than before. “I feel.
