SAFETY
Made Roster: T.J. Ward, Darian Stewart, Justin Simmons, Will Parks
The rest of the ‘No Fly Zone’ for the Broncos is nearly as strong as the cornerback group. T.J. Ward and Darian Stewart are an enviable safety duo that provide the Broncos the kind of physicality on the back end that gives this unit a real edge.
Justin Simmons is a third round pick out of Boston College who has a chance to be a very impactful player this year as the team’s primary backup safety. That role was last occupied by David Bruton and he was probably the team’s best in coverage. That distinction should now belong to Simmons, who is joined at the safety spot by fellow rookie Will Parks.
Parks is a hard hitter who can also play special teams and the nickel cornerback position. Those two rookies will provide a spark off the bench.
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