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Denver Broncos: Available bargain free agents who could help in 2020

By Sayre Bedinger

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 03: Eric Reid #25 of the Carolina Panthers in the first half during their game against the Tennessee Titans at Bank of America Stadium on November 03, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 03: Eric Reid #25 of the Carolina Panthers in the first half during their game against the Tennessee Titans at Bank of America Stadium on November 03, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) /
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Marcell Dareus, Denver Broncos
HOUSTON, TX – SEPTEMBER 15: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans avoids the tackle by Marcell Dareus #99 of the Jacksonville Jaguars on the way to a touchdown in the fourth quarter at NRG Stadium on September 15, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) /

Marcell Dareus, DL

The Broncos at this point have a pretty deep defensive front, but you can never have too many options in the pass rush department.

At this stage of the offseason, Marcell Dareus would be a fascinating flyer.

Dareus was once an All-Pro defensive lineman whose career has sputtered substantially since he signed a massive contract. He hasn’t been able to stay on the field consistently which has affected him, but there’s no doubt he is a talented playmaker up front when healthy.

Were the first four seasons of Dareus’ NFL career simply a mirage? Could he be effective in the right system with the right coaching?

The latter question makes it worth signing him to the veteran minimum and seeing what happens in camp. If he can stand out, it might be worth sacrificing a roster spot elsewhere and keeping an extra defensive lineman going into the 2020 season.

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