Denver Broncos 2018 NFL Draft needs and offseason priorities
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It’s possible the Broncos could create needs by making some (necessary) roster moves. There are some young players that could be penciled in to step into bigger roles, but here are some other positions that could use addressing this offseason. These are less of needs, and more ‘areas to upgrade’.
Wide Receiver
If Emmanuel Sanders and/or Demaryius Thomas are let go, this position becomes a clear area of focus. The Broncos also have impending free agents in Cody Latimer and Bennie Fowler. If Sanders/Thomas are moved, this position would obviously require some attention, even with Carlos Henderson coming off of IR.
Running Back
The Broncos’ top three right now include C.J. Anderson, Devontae Booker, and De’Angelo Henderson. They could stick with that trio for next season, or they could move Anderson and draft another player in a deep running back class.
Tight End
The Broncos are possibly (probably) going to lose Virgil Green to free agency, but will the return of Jake Butt off IR be enough to keep the front office at ease with their depth here?
Jeff Heuerman, Butt, Austin Traylor, and Matt LaCosse remain options.
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Defensive Back
The Broncos may be trading/cutting Aqib Talib, which would open up the discussion for what should be done at corner. 2017 third round pick Brendan Langley would be a logical replacement option, but he was surpassed on the depth chart last year by undrafted rookie Marcus Rios.
The Broncos also may have a logjam at free safety with Darian Stewart and Justin Simmons. Will Parks played box safety at times, but there may be a need at strong safety since Stewart and Simmons are both more free safety types.
Edge Rusher
You can never have too much depth on the edge.
Nose Tackle
I really like Shelby Harris’ potential here, and the Broncos have Domata Peko for another year. But again, building in the trenches is never frowned upon, to me.