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Denver Broncos: Five potential trade options to improve Denver’s secondary

By Andrew Wade

ARLINGTON, TX - AUGUST 26: Patrick Peterson #21 of the Arizona Cardinals carries the ball to the end zone for a touchdown after an interception in the first quarter of a preseason football game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on August 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - AUGUST 26: Patrick Peterson #21 of the Arizona Cardinals carries the ball to the end zone for a touchdown after an interception in the first quarter of a preseason football game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on August 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images) /
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GREEN BAY, WI – SEPTEMBER 16: Stefon Diggs #14 of the Minnesota Vikings is tackled by Tramon Williams #38 of the Green Bay Packers during the second quarter of a game at Lambeau Field on September 16, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WI – SEPTEMBER 16: Stefon Diggs #14 of the Minnesota Vikings is tackled by Tramon Williams #38 of the Green Bay Packers during the second quarter of a game at Lambeau Field on September 16, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /

Tramon Williams, Packers

I don’t want to beat around the bush, Tramon Williams is up there in age. In fact, he would immediately become the oldest player on the Denver Broncos roster at the age of 35 along with fellow aging corner Pacman Jones

Although he appeared to have lost a step in the game against Minnesota this past weekend where Kirk Cousins continually picked on him, he would make a great stopgap corner as Denver tries to get Isaac Yiadom up to speed a little quicker.

After posting an 81.5 rating according to Pro Football Focus in 13 games with the Cardinals last year, Williams is down to a 61.6 rating this year. The 61.6 rating is more in line with his career numbers.

His rating is still better than current Broncos starter Bradley Roby who in two games is either having a tough stretch or has regressed.

This trade actually makes sense for the Packers too. They have a wealth of talent at the corner position after spending last year’s second rounder on Washington’s Kevin King, and spending a first rounder this season on Louisville’s Jaire Alexander and surprisingly managing to snag Iowa’s Josh Jackson with a second round pick this year as well.

King has been okay as the starter but Alexander and Jackson have been possibly two of the best, if not the best, rookie corners in the league this year.

The future is now for the Green Bay secondary, and getting rid of Tramon Williams clears up room for the youngsters to step up. From Denver’s perspective, it’ll likely be a cheap trade for them as well considering William’s age and two-year contract.

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