Denver Broncos: Keep or Let Go of Dekoda Watson?
By Tylor Walden
In the next of the free agency series, I take a look at OLB Dekoda Watson and find out if the Denver Broncos should keep him or let him walk.
Looking at the next player on the keep or let go list is Denver Broncos outside linebacker Dekoda Watson.
Watson was brought over from the New England Patriots during the offseason last year. He was set as a backup linebacker due to the talent in front of him.
When you have Von Miller, Demarcus Ware, Shane Ray, and Shaquil Barrett in front of you it’ll be challenging to get time on the field.
However, he had a solid preseason for the Broncos.
The regular season was a different story. Due to his limited snaps, he only recorded 13 tackles and one sack.
Denver has been Dekoda Watson’s fourth team in as many years. His other teams include Jacksonville, Dallas and New England.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers drafted Dekoda Watson.
He has slowly become more of a journey man linebacker who does not see the field very often.
With that said, should the Denver Broncos keep him or let him walk?
The reasons he might stay include financially and depth wise. He will not cost the Broncos a lot of money towards the cap.
Not to mention that he could be a solid option in case there is an injury that surfaces.
But the one major factor that could determine his fate with the Broncos is the talent in front of him.
There is no doubt that Von Miller is starting. Demarcus Ware will be a vital piece if he returns.
But having to compete with Shane Ray and Shaquil Barrett, who both are great options behind them, it is tough.
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If Demarcus Ware, for some reason, does not come back, it could be likely Watson returns.
But I am finding it hard to believe that, as well as his status as a journey man linebacker, will happen.