
The Facts: With the release of Owen Daniels and Vernon Davis hitting unrestricted free agency, Heuerman and Virgil Green are the top two candidates to receive extensive playing time at tight end.
Diehards Line:
Although Kubiak has kept the door open for a possible Daniels return -- "That's something John [Elway] and I have talked about," Kubiak said Tuesday -- Heuerman will factor "big time" into the Broncos' plans, having already completed his recovery from the torn anterior cruciate ligament that wiped out his rookie season. "When Jeff came in [to rookie camp last May] he was very impressive," Kubiak said. "We feel like Jeff can be a total tight end. He's not [just] a receiver. We think he has the ability to do both [catch and block]." If you're going to play in Kubiak's offense, you'll have to do both. But history tells us it can be a very productive role.