Denver Broncos: Safety position shouldn’t be a need

CINCINNATI, OH - DECEMBER 2: Justin Simmons #31 of the Denver Broncos runs with the ball after intercepting a pass during the third quarter of the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on December 2, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OH - DECEMBER 2: Justin Simmons #31 of the Denver Broncos runs with the ball after intercepting a pass during the third quarter of the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on December 2, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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Su'a Cravens
SANTA CLARA, CA – DECEMBER 09: Su’a Cravens #21 of the Denver Broncos dives on a loose ball after a fumble by teammate Brendan Langley #27 during the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium on December 9, 2018 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

Su’a Cravens

Well, 2018 was a huge disappointment for Su’a Cravens. After the entire offseason of his desire to play for the Denver Broncos came true, Broncos Country believed that he could be the blitzing safety/linebacker player the Broncos have been searching for since the departure of T.J. Ward.

However, Cravens began the year on injured reserve. He returned halfway through the season, but he was not the same player that Broncos Country was expecting. Too many mistakes ultimately ended with him being benched at the end of the season.

Maybe Vance Joseph was unsure of how to really utilize him. Perhaps being out of the league for so long due to injures gave Cravens the yips.

I honestly believe that Vic Fangio could get the most out of Cravens. He still has two more years left on his deal. If the Denver Broncos would have him back, I believe we could see the best Su’a Cravens yet.

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