
Defensive End: Derek Wolfe; Shelby Harris; Adam Gotsis; Zach Kerr.
The Broncos should continue into the 2018 season with the same players at defensive end that they had last year.
Wolfe suffered a neck injury last season, so using him in a rotation role would be a smart decision for the Broncos.
Harris was dominant last year for Denver and I expect him to only get better. Gotsis should also be improved.
Defensive Tackle: Domata Peko; Clinton McDonald; Lowell Lotulelei.
Peko is 33-years old, while McDonald is 31. While they are both getting older, I think they can be a dominant duo on the defensive line.
Lotulelei is an undrafted player from Utah. At 6’2″ and 310 lbs, he would be a dominant player to stop the run.
Inside Linebacker: Brandon Marshall; Josey Jewell; Todd Davis; Zaire Anderson.
Marshall and Davis both had a productive season last year.
The addition of Jewell is huge. Watching highlights of him, he reminded me of a certain former Broncos hard-hitting safety in Steve Atwater. Yes, I know they play completely different positions. Jewell is just that hard of a hitter.
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Outside Linebacker: Von Miller; Shane Ray; Shaq Barrett; Bradley Chubb.
Now THAT is one heckuva linebacker crop. Miller is obviously locked in as a starter.
Ray is a great linebacker who I think will improve as he plays more.
Chubb is the Broncos’ first-round pick of this year who was excited when the Broncos called him on draft day.
No complaints in regards to this linebacker crop!
Safety: Justin Simmons; Will Parks; Su’a Cravens; Jamal Carter; Darian Stewart. The Broncos stick with the young guys…For the most part.
Simmons and Parks, I think, will end up being one of the best safety duos in the entire league.
Carter would be an awesome backup. Cravens has a lot of upside. He is able to play both safety and linebacker.
Cornerback: Chris Harris Jr.; Bradley Roby; Tramaine Brock; Isaac Yiadom; Marcus Rios.
Harris Jr is a lock, being one of the best corners in the entire NFL. Roby, and Yiadom both should be locks. Roby is currently the team’s second-starting corner across from Harris Jr. Yiadom is a guy the team just drafted, so I believe he should be on the team regardless.
Rios played in five games last season for the Broncos. I expect Rios to stick with the Broncos for a while.
There will be cuts. There will be trades. But for now, this is how I see the Broncos’ roster for week one of the 2018 NFL season.