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From Denver Nuggets to Denver Broncos: Our NBA-to-NFL Offense Edition

Updated Mar. 5, 2020 12:32 a.m. ET

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Apr 10, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone looks on in the fourth quarter against the Utah Jazz at the Pepsi Center. The Jazz defeated the Nuggets 100-84. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

With the NFL season starting today, I decided to put which Nuggets players I felt went with the offensive positions in the NFL.

The NBA requires tons of talent, and so does the NFL, but some positions fit some players better than others in both sports. The NFL requires different skills in different positions and I believed that some of the Denver Nuggets‘ players fit one area.

Obviously none of these Nuggets will jump right to the NFL roster, but who knows. It is an interesting to concept to cross-examine different sports, and we have tried to do that with some of the Nuggets players.

If you disagree or think someone may be better at a different position, go ahead and drop off a comment!

Quarterback: Jameer Nelson

The Quarterback needs to know the offense and facilitate the ball.

They also need to set the tone for the entire offense and get their team into a rhythm. Jameer Nelson is that for the Nuggets. He controls the pace of the game on the offensive side of the ball and gives the ball to his teammates when they need it.

He might be getting up there in age, but his veteran leadership would definitely show at the quarterback position. The only thing holding him back from being a QB is that while on the floor for the Nuggets, he is at the key player.

Nelson wouldn’t be the best quarterback around, but as long as he could keep the ball on target and show he is a leader both on and off the field,

Mar 28, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Gary Harris (14) in the third quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at the Pepsi Center. The Mavericks defeated the Nuggets 97-88. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Halfback: Gary Harris

Gary Harris is very aggressive and scrappy, which is exactly what you want from a half back. He will do what it takes to do what needs to happen. If it was crunch time, you would want to give the ball to Harris who was great at driving to the hoop in basketball and would probably run just as good in football.

Harris has learned fast so far in the NBA as he as developed into a quality starter, so he would likely learn just as fast as a running back and could develop into a very good starting running back.

Athleticism is the only work that I really need to use to describe why Harris would be a solid running back. Mudiay and Barton would also make good fits for the running back position.

Mar 17, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Denver Nuggets center Jusuf Nurkic (23) is defended by Atlanta Hawks forward Kris Humphries (43) in the third quarter at Philips Arena. The Hawks defeated the Nuggets 116-98. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Fullback: Jusuf Nurkic

Jusuf Nurkic is tough. He won’t back down to a fight and is in a scuffle every now and then throughout the season. Nurkic would be the perfect fullback on an NFL team. He has the tenacity and toughness to fight through whether he was running the ball or blocking for someone. His pure strength and hustle would be perfect as a fullback.

Basketball reference has Jusuf Nurkic at 7’0″ and 280 pounds. Wow, he is a tank. And, that is exactly what teams need in a full back. A position that is often times not used or misused is perfect for a huge and athletic guy such as Nurkic.

Nurkic is still young and still developing and would likely learn how to be a fullback quite quickly.

Feb 26, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari (8) looks to drive as Dallas Mavericks guard Wesley Matthews (23) defends during the first half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Wide Receivers: Danilo Gallinari, Wilson Chandler, and Will Barton

Teams need to rely on their wide receivers to be there during important times. Although both Gallinari and Chandler have had quite a few injuries since they have arrived in Denver, they are both vital parts of Denver’s roster.

They are both very important to Denver’s success and it was prominent last season after both were injured during one part of the season. As for Will Barton, not only is he fast and energetic, both very important traits in a wide receiver, but he also is consistent.

Both Chandler and Barton could easily make an attempt that playing football somewhere. Both of them are big time athletes with big time ability.

The three wings for the Nuggets have produced big time during their time in Denver and would likely do the same as receivers.

Mar 14, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried (35) runs up court during the first half against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Tight End: Kenneth Faried

Kenneth Faried is very energetic, athletic, and big. Those traits are perfect for a NFL tight end. If you look at some of the better Tight Ends in the NFL, most of them carry those traits. Kenneth Faried also has the speed to get past linebackers and the size to catch it over defensive backs. A tight end like Faried would be perfect for most NFL teams.

As for the offensive line, I figured it would be hard to choose certain players for the line due to the fact that most of the players left wouldn’t be a good fit for the offensive line, but the skill positions would be much easier to decide.

We did not do the offensive line because honestly most players would just be a joke to try to fit in, nevertheless we hope you enjoyed out comparison and continue to read the best Nuggets news here at Nugg Love.