Denver Broncos: Top 5 free agents that impacted the franchise

DENVER, CO - AUGUST 20: Safety Brian Dawkins #20 of the Denver Broncos storms out of the tunnel and smoke before a game against the Buffalo Bills at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on August 20, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 20: Safety Brian Dawkins #20 of the Denver Broncos storms out of the tunnel and smoke before a game against the Buffalo Bills at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on August 20, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
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DENVER, CO – AUGUST 20: Safety Brian Dawkins #20 of the Denver Broncos storms out of the tunnel and smoke before a game against the Buffalo Bills at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on August 20, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

The Denver Broncos, historically, have been very active in the free agent market. Which players made the most impact on the team from free agency?

Free agency is set to begin when the new league year starts on Wednesday. That is assuming that there is no hiccups. But with the new Collective Bargains Agreement completed, it seems that the Denver Broncos and the rest of the NFL are ready to go.

For me, free agency is one of the most exciting times in the offseason other than the schedule release. Having the option to see if the team can get better with players who have expiring contracts. Being on a new team could do wonders for the player.

New scheme that fits them or just the idea of having the chance to compete at a higher level or starting could be a huge confidence booster.

We have seen it plenty of times with various players in the over 100 years that the NFL has existed. But which players have been impacted the most when they came to the Mile High City to play for the Broncos?

Well, I take a look at five players who have come to Denver and made a significant, if not huge, impact on the Denver Broncos.

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