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USAT: Broncos Wire

Jan 22, 2022

Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon is scheduled to become a free agent this offseason and given his fumble history and previously large salary, not everyone in Denver wants to re-sign him. - In a recent Broncos Wire poll, however, a majority (72%) of fans voted to re-sign the veteran running back. Granted, 40% of those “yes” votes came with the stipulation that he returns at a lower salary, but only 28% of fans voted with an outright “no.” Nearly 4,000 fans participated in the poll. - “Of course you keep Melvin!” Broncos fan ‘Lincoln’ commented. “He will sign at a lower pay, because, as stated, at 29 he’s not gonna get a ton of high paying offers. He is a grinder back, like [Javonte] Williams. Having the two of them softens the defense as the game progresses and 15 to 20 touches a piece, per game, keeps both of them fresh and extends how long they can play. Williams is awesome, but if he is the single featured back he will be used and abused by 26. Especially with the way he and Gordon both play. Keeping Melvin Gordon is a no brainer.” - Not everyone agrees. Dale Millsap’s take: “Never should have been signed in the first place. Vastly overpaid and cannot hold on to the football.” - Overall, more fans are in favor than opposed, but it’s easy to find polarizing opinions. There’s still time to add your vote! - - - - Take Our Poll - - Follow the Broncos Wire Podcast: - Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts - - - Gallery - These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans - - - - - - view 24 images - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Email - - - - - Sign up - - - - - - - - Like this article? - Sign up for the Broncos Wire email newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning - - - - An error has occured - - - Please re-enter your email address. - - - - - - Thanks for signing up! - - - You'll now receive the top Broncos Wire stories each day directly in your inbox.

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