This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/broncos as Time to Face Reality: Troy Franklin Belongs in Broncos' Starting Lineup. Denver Broncos second-year wide receiver Troy Franklin generated a lot of buzz during training camp. He was one of the stars of camp, but the question was whether he would translate it to the preseason games.

Glimpses of Troy Franklin's arrival for the Denver Broncos were fleeting during his rookie season. On Saturday against the Cardinals, he put his potential Year 2 jump on full display, collecting four receptions for 67 yards and two touchdowns.

Broncos quarterback Bo Nix, who played with Franklin at Oregon, said earlier this offseason that the receiver is more comfortable now that he knows the scheme going into his second season. Nix did not play against the Cardinals, but backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham threw two touchdown passes to Franklin in the win.