As the confetti rained down at Super Bowl LX, Broncos fans weren’t just watching - they were recruiting.
While the New England Patriots hoisted the Lombardi Trophy, many in Broncos Country couldn’t help but think, “That should’ve been us.” And with the offseason officially underway, fans wasted no time shifting gears, turning their attention to one of the team’s biggest question marks heading into 2026: the running back room.
It’s no secret that Denver needs help in the backfield. RJ Harvey flashed real promise in his rookie campaign, notching 12 total touchdowns and showing he can be a dynamic weapon in the offense.
But the Broncos need a reliable partner to share the load - a true RB1 to complement Harvey’s burst and versatility. And when Breece Hall tweeted during the Super Bowl about his dream of playing on that stage, Broncos fans saw an opening.
“Hope I get to experience football on this stage. Everything on the line.
I’ll get there one day. I know it…”
That’s all it took. The replies came pouring in - nearly 2,000 of them - with a steady chorus from Denver fans urging Hall to make the Mile High City his next stop. And honestly, it’s not hard to see why they’re excited.
Hall, still just shy of 25, is arguably the most intriguing running back set to hit the free agent market this offseason. He’s coming off his first 1,000-yard season, and what makes him stand out isn’t just the yardage - it’s the versatility.
He’s just as dangerous catching passes out of the backfield as he is running between the tackles. That dual-threat capability would mesh beautifully with Sean Payton’s offensive system and take some of the pressure off Harvey, who’s better suited as a change-of-pace back rather than a workhorse.
But here’s where things get tricky: Denver already has a decision to make with JK Dobbins. The veteran back has made it clear he wants to return, and the Broncos have to weigh whether they can trust him to stay healthy after a frustrating 2025 season. Banking on Dobbins again would be a gamble, and after last year’s injury woes, it’s fair to wonder if the team is ready to roll those dice.
Realistically, Denver’s only going to make one major splash at running back. With Harvey locked into a meaningful role, there’s not enough room - or cap space - for multiple marquee names.
This isn’t Madden. So if they go after someone like Hall, it likely rules out other top-tier free agents like Travis Etienne, Tyler Allgeier, or even Dobbins.
That makes this an either-or situation. One big name, one backfield partner for Harvey, and then likely a Day 3 pick in the draft to round out the depth chart. The Broncos still need to upgrade over guys like Tyler Badie and Jaleel McLaughlin, but that’s a job for April.
If Hall is the guy they zero in on, he wouldn’t just be a complementary piece - he’d be the lead back. Harvey would shift into a role that plays to his strengths: explosive plays, third-down work, and keeping defenses on their heels. It’s a pairing that could finally stabilize a backfield that’s been in flux for too long.
For now, it’s just a tweet. But if Broncos fans have their way, Breece Hall’s next Super Bowl won’t be watched from the couch - it’ll be played in orange and blue.