One of the strongest targets the Denver Broncos are reportedly targeting is cornerback Byron Jones and his versatility is a primary reason why.
Versatility has been one of the staples of the Denver Broncos in how they operate under John Elway. Second-year head coach Vic Fangio loves versatile players that are also athletic.
Diving more into the free-agent pool, there is a cornerback worth considering for a big money contract. One of our writers Graham Tiedtke also mentioned him by name previously, and that is Dallas Cowboys free agent Byron Jones. Jones will be one of the most coveted free agents in the month of March and Denver could focus on him as a target.
A defensive back for Broncos to keep an eye on in FA would be Cowboys' Byron Jones.
— Benjamin Allbright (@AllbrightNFL) February 2, 2020
Like Kareem Jackson, Jones started his career at one position (safety) in hopes of becoming a valuable piece to the back end of the Dallas defense. As a member of the Cowboys, Jones eventually found a home at cornerback.
Jones’ size makes him to be a tough cover on some of the bigger-bodied wide receivers in the league. He is still raw in some areas, but the sky-high potential is within reach.
Due to his athletic makeup and build, Jones blew up the 2015 NFL Combine showing what a freakish ability he has to offer. This off-season will be the closest thing to draft day for Jones where teams will ask about his services. The Denver Broncos would be wise to spend money on defensive backs if they want to stop the Kansas City Chiefs from here on out.
Jones, over the years, has not been overly productive in terms of creating interceptions for himself. However, that’s not to say with his athleticism he can become a dynamic cornerback in that regard using his instincts and coverage ability at the position.
You still have to factor in he has played both safety and cornerback with Dallas. Jones seems to have found a home as a cornerback. The market for him will be massive. Luckily, Denver has the cap space to throw money at him.
Jones will command top corner money and is considered to be a tier-one free agent. That is due to market value first and foremost, but also his potential being a number one cornerback full-time.
If Denver is expected to pursue the likes of Darius Slay via trade, then that tells us potentially just how high Denver is willing to go for a cornerback in the off-season. This does not mean Denver will acquire both Jones and Slay. It means they will be aggressive in their pursuit of bolstering a secondary to stop the Chiefs.
It will be a very fun off-season with Denver involved in many free agents. Keep it locked here for more free agent news as it becomes available.