ESPN Insider Reveals Broncos Goal At Trade Deadline

The Denver Broncos are certainly an interesting team to watch ahead of this year's trade deadline, which is on November 10. 

The Broncos just survived a 28-24 win over the Kansas City Chiefs to move to 6-2 and are currently in first place in the AFC West. 

Still, the roster is far from complete, and several trade candidates have been linked to Denver, including Philadelphia Eagles OL Landon Dickerson. 

What Denver does at this year's deadline remains to be seen. On the surface, this roster is good enough to compete for an AFC West title, and that was evident when they defeated the Chiefs this past weekend. 

Then again, is there enough firepower to make the Super Bowl? 

ESPN insider Dan Graziano, Seth Walder and Jeff Legwold did a trade intel piece. 

When asked about the Broncos' goal at this year's deadline, Legwold expressed some skepticism about a major move, more so due to the fact that the team has lots of free agents set to earn new deals in the offseason. 

Some of the key names include cornerback Ja'Quan McMillan, safety Brandon Jones, wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (whose name has been in trade circles recently), defensive lineman Eyioma Uwazurike, and left guard Ben Powers. 

Tight end Evan Engram is also headed for free agency, but the team might let him walk and look for another option elsewhere. 

Legwold's main point is that the Broncos can't afford to give up high-quality assets for a short-term option. 

The Broncos have selected in the first round twice in the last five years, and this past draft, they sent a first-round pick for wide receiver Jaylen Waddle. 

So, any trade would be better off if it is a long-term deal, especially since the team has sent draft picks time and time again and then been short when the draft comes. 

"So, any desires about a running back or other skill positions in an offense that has been a teeth-grinding affair to this point have to go beyond a short-term option," Legwold wrote. 

For example, Colts running back Jonathan Taylor has been linked to the Broncos, to some degree. The issue there is that the Colts want a first-round pick. 

Then again, Taylor wouldn't be a rental, so that could be a move Denver justifies making despite giving up premium draft capital. 

The Broncos are in first place right now, so they don't need to be desperate. They will be an interesting team to watch over the next few days going into the trade deadline.