The Denver Broncos must surround quarterback Bo Nix with the proper supporting cast. Head coach Sean Payton said that can come in many different forms, but retaining his No. 1 wide receiver – Courtland Sutton – would be a good and obvious place to start.

Courtland is one of our guys. Team captain. I have said this for a couple of years in a row. We want him here.”

Courtland Sutton has now put together back-to-back quality seasons. After helping Russell Wilson rebound from a disastrous 2022 with a 10-touchdown 2023, the Broncos’ top wide receiver aided Bo Nix to boost the team’s playoff chances.

Sutton had a banner season after being at odds with the Broncos last spring and summer. Can they agree to an extension this time around?

Wide receiver Courtland Sutton stayed away from some offseason drills last year while displeased with his contract. The Broncos say they will look this spring to avoid a repeat. Sutton, who caught 81 passes for 1,