4 Broncos players who can step into leadership roles in 2019

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 16: Quarterback Joe Flacco #5 of the Baltimore Ravens looks on from the sidelines during the first quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at M&T Bank Stadium on December 16, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Todd Olszewski/Getty Images) /

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KANSAS CITY, MO – OCTOBER 28: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs throws a pass in the pocket with heavy pressure from Josey Jewell #47 of the Denver Broncos during the first half of the game at Arrowhead Stadium on October 28, 2018, in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images) /

3. Josey Jewell

Broncos fans were impressed with what they saw in Josey Jewell’s 2018 performance.

Now that Brandon Marshall has departed, Jewell will be stepping into his role on the field. We know that Marshall was quite the leader (both off and on the field) and his presence will be missed. However, Elway’s decision to allow Marshall to leave shows that he and the coaching staff have faith that Jewell is ready to take on the task.

It is important that Jewell be up to the challenge, as the linebacking corp has weakened greatly in the offseason.

With Todd Davis’s immediate injury at the beginning of camp, eyes will now be on Jewell to impress. The linebackers need a leader, and I think we will see this season that Josey Jewell is ready to take over.

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