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When can we expect to see Ed McCaffrey enshrined into the Broncos Ring of Fame? He was a great wide receiver and his block in the Super Bowl against Green Bay is a classic highlight. Plus, he held onto the ball after having his tibia/fibula fractured on a play. I mean, that’s a dedicated player.

— Colleen Day, Arizona

This question had me looking at McCaffrey’s statistics and the resumes of those already in the Ring of Fame. Only 33 people have their names on the stadium since “The Ring” was created in 1984. In 2010-11 and ’18, for example, nobody was voted in. McCaffrey, recently named the head coach at Northern Colorado and a long-time Denver area resident, played 121 games (105 starts) in the regular season for the Broncos and had 462 catches. The longevity and production certainly merit consideration. There are four receivers in the Ring of Fame: Rick Upchurch, Rod Smith, Haven Moses and Lionel Taylor.

I think the Broncos’ tight end/receiving corps is on track to truly become elite. The development of both Noah Fant and Courtland Sutton gives me reason for optimism as does the seeming end to the woes at quarterback. Next year could be a good one if all goes well. But I am still puzzled as to why we got rid of Emmanuel Sanders. Our receiving corps would already be at the top of the rankings with those three. Remind me again, why did we get rid of Sanders?

— Joe DiLaura, Erie

I will reference Mark Kiszla’s column in Sunday’s newspaper and agree: General manager John Elway made a great decision trading Sanders to San Francisco for two draft picks (rounds 3-4). Sanders was in the final year of his contract, so he was going to walk in the offseason anyway. But more importantly, it was time to hand the receiver room off to Sutton. The Broncos were clearly chafed at Sanders, to the point where he and Elway met after the Tennessee game. As for the tight ends and receivers currently on the roster, Fant and Sutton are a good starting point and the likes of Jeff Heuerman, Tim Patrick and DaeSean Hamilton have value. The Broncos do need to evaluate the top part of the draft to see which receivers fit the offense.

I had given up on the Broncos this year, but then came Brandon Allen and after that, the real deal showed up in Drew Lock. I think the Broncos should let Joe Flacco go, keep Allen and Brett Rypien with Lock. The quarterback situation is taken care of. I also think that John Elway should find a way to keep Shelby Harris for his contribution to the team this year. I must say Garret Bolles needs to work on his game this offseason. So what do you think about the Broncos trying to keep the players that they have except for Devontae Booker and replace him with Khalfani Muhammad from the practice squad?

— Sam Jones, Fairfield, Calif.

The Broncos welcome you back, Sam. Quarterback — Allen started three games and provided a momentary jolt (win over Cleveland) and then Lock went 4-1 in his five starts. It would be stunning if Flacco remains with the team. Why would he stick around to be the backup? Shelby Harris — He’s a free agent in March and should the Broncos choose to re-sign him instead of Derek Wolfe? Possibly, but they may be more inclined to pay Wolfe less than what Harris would command. Bolles — Agreed that he needs to have a dedicated offseason. Keeping own free agents — I wrote about this last Tuesday and urged Elway to focus on the in-house players rather than chasing other teams’ leftovers. Booker won’t be back, but Muhammad signed a futures deal last week, so he’ll be in camp.

Hey Ryan, I have a solution to the Broncos O-line problems. 1. Cut Ron Leary. He’s a good player but always hurt and not worth what he’s being paid. 2. Move Garret Bolles into Leary’s right guard spot. He would do much better there with help from the right tackle and center. Then the Broncos aren’t giving up on a top draft pick. 3. Re-sign Connor McGovern. He’s played well enough to merit a long-term contact. 4. Trade for Trent Williams to play left tackle. It will likely cost the Broncos draft capital and salary cap space but he’s worth it. 5. Obviously keep Dalton Risner right where he is at LG. That leaves Elijah Wilkerson to be your key swing OL. I think this would provide a better-than-average O-line to protect our young quarterback and open up holes for the running backs, too. What do you think?

— Brandon, Rogers, Minn.

Brandon has it figured out … some of it. 1. I don’t expect Leary (right guard) to be back because of his injury issues and the fact they can create $8.5 million in salary cap space by cutting him. 2. Nobody I’ve talked to in two years here believes Bolles can play guard. 3. McGovern should be a priority because it’s easier to keep a center than find one and he has a good rapport with quarterback Drew Lock. Allocate some of the Leary savings toward McGovern. 4. The Broncos should not be interested in Williams, chiefly because the cost would start with this year’s first-round pick. 5. Risner is the left guard of the present and future and Wilkinson (a restricted free agent) is a capable swing tackle.

Last year, Denver finally invested in a solid offensive lineman (Dalton Risner) in the second round. They need to do so again this offseason. As you know, with a good offensive line, the receivers and running backs will be more productive. It all starts with the line! Bolles may be better suited at right tackle. Denver needs to invest in a good left tackle (Tristan Wirfs maybe?) and a right guard as well. I would prioritize these positions over wide receiver. What do you think?

— Kenny Wikler, Lake Oswego, Ore.

Wirfs (who hasn’t declared for the draft yet) plays at Iowa and it would be surprising if he’s on the board at No. 15 for the Broncos. But I get it, the Broncos do need to fortify their offensive line. If McGovern re-signs, that takes care of center. Risner is the left guard, Ja’Wuan James (if healthy) the right tackle and, yes, I expect Bolles to be the left tackle. That leaves right guard, and that can be addressed in rounds 2-3. This would allow the Broncos to go cornerback or receiver in round 1. Drafting a plug-and-play right guard this year, like they did last year with Risner, should be a priority.

Concerning the ownership of the Broncos, Joe Ellis has basically said if the Bowlen kids do not get behind Brittany Bowlen, then the team will go up for sale. Has anybody stood up and said they are ready to buy the Broncos if or when that happens?

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I’m sure there are a lot of behind-the-scenes machinations from those who would have an interest in buying the Broncos. The best place to start for any potential buyer isn’t the Broncos’ facility, but the league office. Letting Roger Goodell and Co., know they are interested, in the event the team is eventually up for sale, is the first move.

Why not consider Marcus Mariota should he be available?

— Stephen LInder, Billings, Mont.

The backup quarterback situation is worth monitoring. If the Broncos feel Allen can be a capable No. 2, then that’s an easy solution and an inexpensive one, too. Rypien can enter camp hoping to win a competition with Allen or convince the Broncos they need to keep three quarterbacks on the active roster. But let’s say Elway, coach Vic Fangio and offensive coordinator Rich Scangarello want an experienced backup. Mariota will probably be on the look-out for a situation where he has a chance to win the starting job. That’s not happening here, but acquiring a seasoned quarterback who knows he’s the No. 2 could make sense.