Source: milehighsports.com --- Sunday, April 30, 2017
Despite the Denver Broncos infusing their offense with a much-needed dose of speed in the 2017 NFL Draft, the identity of this team, at present, is still the defense. Boasting one of the best players in the game, Von Miller , and the unit known as the No Fly Zone, featuring All-Pros Chris Harris Jr. and Aqib Talib , Denver is again set up to be a top-five defense this season. For as much success as Denver has enjoyed lately – mostly due to its defense, including a dominant run in the playoffs ending in a Super Bowl 50 victory – did the Broncos do enough over in this draft to continue to cement a long-term foundation on the defensive side of the ball? Of the Broncos’ eight picks, only two were devoted to the defense. In DeMarcus Walker and Brendan Langley , Denver selected players who, while talented, don’t necessarily project to be major contributors on the main defensive unit this season. Walker, a talented pass rusher, is limited in his role on this defense due to troubles being a reliable run defender. Langley has only played one full season at cornerback and figures to be a project for defensive coordinator Joe Woods and his staff. Langley will be expected to contribute to the special teams unit immediately. Even though the Broncos finished in the top-five last year in total defense, they were regularly gashed on the ground. As a group that thrived on playing with a lead and letting the front seven cause pressure that the se ...
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