The Denver Broncos are concentrating on the Super Bowl, but this offseason the team will have some personnel issues to deal with, as Von Miller, Brock Osweiler, Ronnie Hillman and Danny Trevathan are all hitting free agency.
Miller is the top priority for the Broncos in free agency this offseason and if the team can't sign the linebacker to a contract, there is a chance Denver could use the franchise tag. Miller has been playing at an All-Pro level this season and he had another strong game in the AFC championship, making it almost a guarantee that he will get top dollar on his next deal. NFL.com ranks Miller as the top unrestricted free agent for 2016 and writes that there is "no way the Broncos will let him hit the market."
The Broncos offseason plans could change based on what Manning does after the Super Bowl, as the quarterback could consider retiring if he wins another championship. Manning said earlier in the season that no decisions have been made about his future yet, but according to Pro Football Talk, the NFL Network caught some audio between Manning and Bill Belichick after the AFC title game, with Manning saying: "this might my last rodeo. So, it sure has been a pleasure."
While that is no guarantee of what Manning will do, there is a chance that Manning could retire if the Broncos win against the Panthers. Manning said earlier in the season that he is considering coming back, but a win in Super Bowl 50 could change that. The Broncos have Brock Osweiler hitting the market and the team likely wants to retain him after the way he has developed behind Manning. Osweiler showed some signs of being a strong NFL starter when he got the chance to play for the injured Manning and that could get the Broncos to re-sign the quarterback.
If Manning opts to return, there is always a chance that Osweiler will look at testing the market to see if he can get a chance to start somewhere else. Gary Kubiak and John Elway have praised Osweiler through this season for how he has played and how he has handled the situation with Manning and that could lead to the sides agreeing on a new deal down the line. Miller remains the top free agent priority for the Broncos, but Osweiler, Tyler Polumbus, Antonio Smith, Ryan Harris, Hillman and Trevathan all could be options to return as well.
Hillman set career highs with 863 yards and seven touchdowns this season and while the team has CJ Anderson still on the roster, the Broncos may want to bring back Hillman as well. Things with Hillman could depend on how the running back market develops and whether he gets offers from other teams. Miller had another standout season with 11 sacks and now he has put up 25 sacks over the last two seasons. Miller has had double digit sacks in four of his five seasons with the Broncos and he is one of the key players for the top defense in the league.
