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Denver Broncos: Analyzing the 53-man roster and needs

By Sayre Bedinger

Sep 1, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Paxton Lynch prior to the game against the Arizona Cardinals during a preseason game at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 1, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Paxton Lynch prior to the game against the Arizona Cardinals during a preseason game at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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SAFETY

Aug 20, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos defensive back Will Parks (34) celebrates after a play in the third quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The 49ers defeated the Broncos 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 20, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos defensive back Will Parks (34) celebrates after a play in the third quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The 49ers defeated the Broncos 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /

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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