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Denver Broncos: Contract players in the Super Bowl

By Sayre Bedinger

Nov 22, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) reacts after throwing a touchdown pass to wide receiver Cody Latimer (14) against the Chicago Bears during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 22, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) reacts after throwing a touchdown pass to wide receiver Cody Latimer (14) against the Chicago Bears during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 24, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos defensive back Shiloh Keo (33) is flagged for a hit against New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) in the second half in the AFC Championship football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 24, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos defensive back Shiloh Keo (33) is flagged for a hit against New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) in the second half in the AFC Championship football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

Shiloh Keo

When David Bruton Jr. got injured, perhaps the most incredible story of the season unfolded before our very eyes. Just a couple of weeks before Keo was added to the roster, the Broncos re-signed safety Josh Bush to replace another injured player because of his familiarity with the team.

Keo jokingly (partly) tweeted at Wade Phillips that he should have considered signing him since he played in this defense when he was in Houston, and he knows how to come in and contribute. Phillips apologized, explained how Bush had been there earlier in the season, and that seemed to be the end of it.

Clearly, whatever he did paid off, as another position opened up due to injury, and Keo was called by the Broncos. He has been a key contributor from the very start. In addition to flying around and hitting people, Keo has proven himself a valuable contributor with the game-sealing recovery of an onside kick against the New England Patriots, a play that doesn’t get nearly enough credit.

Patriots kicker Steven Gostkowski tried to dribble the ball right up the middle of the field where the Broncos didn’t have as many reinforcements, and Keo dove on top of the ball like a Kamikaze, sealing the game for the Broncos.

It has been a remarkable run for Keo in Denver thus far, one that I wouldn’t be surprised to see end in an extension for what he can do on special teams and as a rotational safety.

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