Playing a mile above sea level can serve as an advantage for the Broncos because their players have trained in and become accustomed to the elevation by the time the season arrives. Opposing teams can sometimes struggle to adjust quickly — and some players have to sit out for health reasons.
The high elevation only serves as an advantage when Denver’s players are used to it, though. Broncos rookie wide receiver Jerry Jeudy is still working on his sea-level fitness.
“Sheesh! It’s so hard to breathe up here,” Jeudy tweeted last Thursday. “I damn near passed out going up these stairs.”
In another tweet sent to Denver running back Melvin Gordon, Jeudy said the adjustment “ain’t no joke.” Jeudy and his rookie teammates are set to report for the start of training camp next week. Veterans will report in two weeks.
Once he adjusts to the elevation, Jeudy will be able to use it to his advantage. In the meantime, just going up stairs will continue to feel like a workout.
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