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Denver Broncos: 3 most improved position groups for 2019

By Sayre Bedinger

GLENDALE, AZ - SEPTEMBER 23: Cornerback Bryce Callahan #37 and tight end Daniel Brown #85 of the Chicago Bears celebrate on the field during the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on September 23, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. The Chicago Bears won 16-14. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ - SEPTEMBER 23: Cornerback Bryce Callahan #37 and tight end Daniel Brown #85 of the Chicago Bears celebrate on the field during the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on September 23, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. The Chicago Bears won 16-14. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images) /
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CHICAGO, IL – OCTOBER 09: Bryce Callahan #37 of the Chicago Bears celebrates after breaking up a pass against the Minnesota Vikings in the first quarter at Soldier Field on October 9, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images) /

2. Defensive Back

2018 unit (starters & top reserves)

CB1: Chris Harris Jr.
CB2: Bradley Roby
S: Justin Simmons
S: Darian Stewart
CB3: Pacman Jones
S: Will Parks

2019 unit (projected)

CB1: Chris Harris Jr.
CB2: Kareem Jackson
CB3: Bryce Callahan
S: Justin Simmons
S: Will Parks
Top reserve: Isaac Yiadom (CB)

In hindsight, the Broncos’ 2018 defensive backfield was pathetic. It was even worse when Harris went down with an injury.

Pacman Jones basically was signed off the street and immediately became the Broncos’ no. 3 corner and punt returner. What a terrible decision.

Regardless of what position these guys play to start this year, I think these will be the top six defensive backs on the depth chart to start the year.

Kareem Jackson was the Broncos’ first signing of the free agent negotiating period, signing a three-year contract worth $33 million. Bryce Callahan followed as the team’s top second wave signing, coming in on another three-year deal worth $21 million.

Chris Harris Jr. had some money added to his deal and the Broncos will count on Isaac Yiadom more in year two. This unit is greatly improved with Will Parks hopefully taking on a bigger role, and Jackson/Callahan coming in to take the snaps left behind by Bradley Roby and Darian Stewart.

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