What is Denver’s plan for Kelly at quarterback?

Denver Post staff writer Ryan O’Halloran answers questions from readers in his weekly Broncos Mailbag:

Time to change up? Hi, I’m that critical Broncos fan on Twitter and here’s my question: Are the Broncos better off switching schemes from a 3-4 to 4-3 on defense and hiring an offensive coach if the 2018 Broncos don’t produce a winning record? — Jon Misak, Sayreville, N.J.

Ryan: Jon is all about looking ahead, evidently. Everything is on the table if the Broncos don’t have a winning record this year and general manager John Elway opts for sweeping changes. If the Broncos move on from coach Vance Joseph, the natural assumption is they will go the opposite of what they had, meaning an offensive guy with head coaching experience. Switching to a 4-3 defensive scheme could also be done because they have Bradley Chubb to play strongside end and Von Miller to play opposite him. But we’re a long way from that. The positive to a 3-4 scheme is the offense — conceivably — doesn’t know where the fourth pass rusher is com- ing from.

Supplemental draft? Any chance the Broncos are looking at Sam Beal or Adonis Alexander in the supplemental draft? And if so, what round might they invest in them? — Clarence Alberts II, San Antonio

Ryan: The Broncos have not participated in the supplemental draft since 1989 when they used a 1990 first-round pick to select Alabama running back Bobby Humphrey. Because Beal (Western Michigan) and Alexander (Virginia Tech) are cornerbacks, I don’t see them going that route since they drafted Issac Yiadom in this year’s third round. The Broncos’ top five corners could be set: Chris Harris, Bradley Roby, Tramaine Brock, Yiadom and Brendan Langley. Beal and Alexander, if they get drafted, are likely in rounds 5-7. No player has been taken in the supplemental draft since 2015.

Kelly’s role? What are the Broncos’ plans for QB Chad Kelly? Is he still being considered a future Broncos starting QB? I think they should keep him in mind for the job. I know John Elway said he is not kicking Paxton Lynch to the curb, but every chance he gets to start he gets hurt. — Victor, Alameda, Calif.

Ryan: I’m interested in seeing Kelly play during the preseason — because that’s probably the only time we’ll see him play. I think Plan A for the Broncos is to have Lynch be the No. 2 and Kelly be the No. 3. Lynch squandered his chance to be the immediate answer as the starter, but the Broncos want him to hang on to the backup spot — he has taken all of the second-team reps during the three OTAs we were able to watch. Third receiver options? One of Denver’s biggest problems last season was finding a reliable third receiving option on offense. Who are the likely candidates to fill that role this year? — Ken Masters, Denver

Ryan: Broncos fans should be excited about rookie receivers Courtland Sutton and DaeSean Hamilton, the team’s secondand fourth-round selections. Both have looked fluid during the OTA workouts and have earned praise from the coaching staff for their progress picking up the offense. Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders are the Nos. 1-2 receivers, but Sutton/Hamilton should be a good Nos. 3-4 tandem.

Tight end situation? Hey, Ryan. Welcome to Denver! What’s the tight end situation looking like for this team? — Connor, Westminster

Ryan: Thanks, Connor. In a word, the Broncos’ tight ends are “inexperienced.” None is older than 26. Going into camp, I think the top three will be Jake Butt, Jeff Heuerman and Troy Fumagalli. Butt missed last year with an ACL injury but has looked sharp in the OTAs. Fumagalli has not practiced yet (groin) but told me Monday he will be ready for training camp. They will be counting on a young group to produce.