Denver Broncos: Players who must improve after preseason opener

DENVER, CO - AUGUST 11: Quarterback Case Keenum #4 of the Denver Broncos runs onto the field during player introductions before an NFL preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on August 11, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /

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DENVER, CO – OCTOBER 1: Quarterback Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders looks to pass under pressure by inside linebacker Brandon Marshall #54 of the Denver Broncos in the first half of a game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on October 1, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) /

Brandon Marshall, LB

Another one of the Broncos’ starters who has to be better is Brandon Marshall.

Marshall is one of the leaders of the Broncos’ defense and one of the best all-around linebackers in the NFL.

To see him miss tackles is rare, but that’s exactly what happened on one of Latavius Murray’s big runs.

The Broncos’ defense, in general, was pretty badly gashed by Murray and the Vikings’ rushing attack on that first drive.

Marshall has worked incredibly hard this offseason to get his playing weight down, but that athleticism needs to translate to on-field production.

We’re not overreacting here, but the absence of Todd Davis can’t make this much of a difference for the Broncos’ run defense.

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