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Denver Broncos top 2017 free agents and offseason needs

By Sayre Bedinger

Oct 30, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware (94) on the sidelines in the fourth quarter against the San Diego Chargers at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos won 27-19. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 30, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware (94) on the sidelines in the fourth quarter against the San Diego Chargers at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos won 27-19. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dekoda Watson, LB/ST

Watson was a late addition to the roster this past offseason, but ended up being one of the best pass rushers in the pre-season, and contributed all year on special teams. He’s in phenomenal physical shape, and should be retained at a decent price for the team if possible.

Brandon McManus, K (RFA)

McManus is one of the best kickers in the league. I didn’t include him earlier in the list (same with some of these other players) because he’s not an unrestricted free agent. The Broncos will ‘tender’ McManus a contract, and he’s more than likely to accept, but they could wind up coming together on a long-term deal as well.

McManus has one of the biggest legs in the NFL, and while his accuracy was a bit erratic in 2016, his ceiling is still very high and the Broncos have put a lot of faith in him as — almost sadly — one of their most prized offensive possessions.

Todd Davis, LB (RFA)

Davis stepped into a starting role at linebacker for the Broncos this past year after Danny Trevathan left for Chicago, and two things were true:

  1. He played pretty well.
  2. He’s not Danny Trevathan.

Because of number two, it wouldn’t surprise me to see the Broncos look to some upgrades this offseason, but it’s definitely likely that Davis will be retained and remain a favorite to open the season as a starter.

Best of the Rest

Billy Winn, DL
Shaquil Barrett, ED (ERFA)
Matt Paradis, C (ERFA)
Bennie Fowler, WR (ERFA)
Jordan Taylor, WR (ERFA)
Taurean Nixon, CB (ERFA)
Kapri Bibbs, RB (ERFA)
Sam Brenner, OL (ERFA)
James Ferentz, C (ERFA)
Quentin Gause, LB (ERFA)
Casey Kreiter, LS (ERFA)

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