Denver Broncos: 10 Players who will keep the season interesting

Von Miller, Denver Broncos outside linebacker. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Von Miller, Denver Broncos outside linebacker. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /
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Denver Broncos, Justin Simmons
Denver Broncos safety #31 Justin Simmons. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /

Safety Justin Simmons

The best player on this defense (Sorry, Von), Simmons continues to play every snap for the Denver defense. He’s yet to miss a snap in over two seasons.

I might not be the first one to do this, but I like to call him Iron Man.

Simmons is a huge leader in the defensive huddle and secondary and has deserved to go to the Pro Bowl two years in a row now. Unfortunately, he was snubbed last year. Hopefully, the NFL doesn’t make that mistake again (despite the game not even being played).

There have been times where Simmons hasn’t played his best game, but that happens to all players whether they are average or great. In Vic Fangio’s defense, Simmons still has performed exceptionally well, recording 76 tackles, four interceptions, seven passes defended, and two tackles for loss.

I’m very hopeful that Simmons continues to play every snap of every game for as long as possible. Not many players do that sort of thing. Simmons is unique.