Quinn Meinerz was snubbed by Pro Bowl voters this season, but Broncos coach Sean Payton believes they will make up for it down the road.

The Denver Broncos' All-Pro has some self-professed improvements to make, and he sees more in this team than a mere seventh seed.

Outside linebacker Nik Bonitto, guard Quinn Meinerz, punt returner Marvin Mims Jr. and cornerback Pat Surtain II were named to the Pro Football Writers of America's All-NFL team. All four players were also named to the organization's All-AFC team.

The Broncos followed that with extensions for rush linebacker Jonathon Cooper and left tackle Garett Bolles. And this offseason, the biggest moves the Broncos could make might very well be extensions for two players: defensive end Zach Allen and rush linebacker Nik Bonitto.

In Denver’s second season with coach Sean Payton as the play caller, the offense made strides but there’s still more work to be done.

Four Denver Broncos made the PFWA All-NFL team in 2024. The Broncos made the playoffs for the first time in eight years this season, and it was largely in part to individual greatness from many players. Deservedly, the team’s best players have been honored in recent weeks, and those awards may keep rolling in.

The Broncos’ linemen understand the onus on their position group going into the 2025 season, especially considering the unit’s continuity goes back to ’23. Wattenberg was the only new starter up front in ’24.

The Denver Broncos ended their eight-year playoff drought in 2024 behind rookie quarterback Bo Nix, the sixth QB selected in last April's NFL draft.

Four Denver Broncos players have been named to the All-NFL and All-AFC teams announced by the Pro Football Writers of America on Monday. All four players played a significant role in the B

Nik Bonitto (15) of the Denver Broncos celebrates housing a pick-six on a pass thrown by Adonai Mitchell (10) of the Indianapolis Colts intended for Anthony Richardson (5) as Pat Surtain II (2) joins in the fun during the fourth quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

"I think we’re headed in the right direction, and there’s going to be a lot of guys here that are going to be part of it," tackle Mike McGlinchey said.