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Denver Broncos: 5 ideas to get the team on track in 2019

By Sayre Bedinger

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 22: Joe Flacco #5 of the Denver Broncos throws a pass during the second half against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on September 22, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 22: Joe Flacco #5 of the Denver Broncos throws a pass during the second half against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on September 22, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images) /
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ARLINGTON, TX – SEPTEMBER 02: Duke Dawson #7 of the Florida Gators celebrates an interception touchdown against the Michigan Wolverines in the second quarter of a game at AT&T Stadium on September 2, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX – SEPTEMBER 02: Duke Dawson #7 of the Florida Gators celebrates an interception touchdown against the Michigan Wolverines in the second quarter of a game at AT&T Stadium on September 2, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /

2. Get Duke Dawson ready to play

The Broncos made a trade for Duke Dawson at the time of roster cuts, and while it’s apparent that playing in Vic Fangio’s defense requires a high level of communication and understanding of the scheme itself, the Broncos loved this kid coming out last year and felt he could be a fit going forward.

If the Broncos’ ideal combination involves Kareem Jackson at safety, it would be wise for this team to see if Dawson can be a solution in the nickel both now and into the future.

So far, Dawson has played just one defensive snap with the Broncos and a bunch of special teams snaps.

If he can prove himself capable of taking the nickel spot, the secondary could be better by way of guys moving back to where they were initially supposed to be anyway.

Dawson is physical inside at the nickel and if he can show the coaching staff something in that role, there could be a ripple effect and the back end of this defense could be better for it.

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