Denver Broncos: Analyzing the 53-man roster and needs

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Sep 1, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Denver Broncos linebacker Zaire Anderson (50) tackles Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marquis Bundy in the second quarter during a preseason game at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

Made Roster: Brandon Marshall, Todd Davis, Zaire Anderson, Corey Nelson

A former practice squad cast-off of the Jacksonville Jaguars. An undrafted standout poached from the practice squad of the New Orleans Saints. An undrafted free agent. A former seventh round pick.

Those are the men occupying the inside linebacker position on the Broncos’ depth chart, and all of them bring the wood. Brandon Marshall received a nice contract extension this offseason, while Todd Davis and the rest of the backups earned a significant vote of confidence as the Broncos didn’t really make an effort to upgrade this spot in the offseason.

The good news? Zaire Anderson looks phenomenal, and this is a unit that can be an area of strength after Danny Trevathan signed a nice new deal in Chicago with the Bears.

All of these guys do a number of things really well, and it wouldn’t surprise me to see all of them have a big role this season.

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