Denver Broncos: Top Safeties In The AFC West Heading Into 2018
By Cody Roark
![Denver Broncos strong safety Justin Simmons (31) returns an interception for a touchdown in the third quarter against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Jim Rassol/Sun Sentinel/TNS via Getty Images) Denver Broncos strong safety Justin Simmons (31) returns an interception for a touchdown in the third quarter against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Jim Rassol/Sun Sentinel/TNS via Getty Images)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/https-3A-2F-2Fpredominantlyorange-com-2Fwp-content-2Fuploads-2Fgetty-images-2F2017-2F07-2F884935346-850x560-3b491546bf744e0bfe4bbc3ab0338cc28a7504216d902930bc6ef2dce83956c9.jpg)
3. Jahleel Addae – Los Angeles Chargers
When we think of “force players” I can’t help but think of Jahleel Addae as a strong safety. A heavy pillar in run support for the Chargers talented defense, Addae consistently maintains his leverage forcing players back inside.
In 2017, Addae tallied 66 tackles and broke up seven passes. The Chargers’ defense was a big factor in them winning nine of their final 12 games in 2017 and Addae was a major contributor.
Addae’s veteran presence has been huge for the Chargers, and heading into 2018 it’s crucial for him to remain aggressive.
Shot 7 - #Chargers safeties are constantly attacking. Jahleel Addae more in the box, Tre Boston is the post player in Cover 3 scheme pic.twitter.com/rbkIFyDdsc
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