Jonah Coleman to protect Bo Nix on passing downs: 'I take pride in that'
A skilled pass blocker, Broncos RB Jonah Coleman could win a role on third downs. "Now I get to go protect Bo Nix, and I take pride in that," he said.
With J. K. Dobbins now healthy and RJ Harvey returning as the No.
2 running back, the Denver Broncos might not have a featured running role available for running back Jonah Coleman in his rookie season. Broncos coach Sean Payton has said since the day he arrived in Denver that he prefers to feature two running backs in the ground game, but he has also created roles for third-down options, such as Tyler Badie last season. This year, Coleman could be a strong candidate to win that third-down job, thanks in large part to his ability as a pass blocker.
“It’s really important," Coleman said of pass protection. "Now I get to go protect Bo Nix, and I take pride in that. I may not have all the exciting plays and all of that, but I do the dirty work.
I do those things that not a lot of people pay attention to. Just being able to be well-rounded. When I was a freshman, Coach [Scottie] Graham said, ‘The only way you’re going to get on this field is if you’re able to pick up blitzes.