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Denver Broncos: Seven dream free agents team should sign

By Cameron Parker

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: Von Miller #40 of the Los Angeles Rams reacts in the second half during Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: Von Miller #40 of the Los Angeles Rams reacts in the second half during Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /
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Calais Campbell

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JANUARY 02: Defensive end Calais Campbell #93 of the Baltimore Ravens acknowledges the crowd against the Los Angeles Rams at M&T Bank Stadium on January 02, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JANUARY 02: Defensive end Calais Campbell #93 of the Baltimore Ravens acknowledges the crowd against the Los Angeles Rams at M&T Bank Stadium on January 02, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

Now the defensive line pipe dream. Before he signed with Jacksonville Jaguars there was a decision. Go home or get paid for Calais Campbell. Campbell grew up in Colorado before his career in NFL. He went to Denver South before committing to Miami Hurricanes. At a young age, Campbell showed he was a force as a defensive tackle.

As a member of the Arizona Cardinals, Campbell was an under-appreciated player on the defensive line. He showed versatility and physical prowess to dominant linemen was artistry. Campbell gives the Denver Broncos a strong veteran presence upfront and another vocal leader. Pro Football Focus grades are flawed, but during a five or six-year run he was unstoppable at defensive tackle. The average 90+ grade would put him in elite company.

Campbell would join a defensive line corps with Dre’Mont Jones, Mike Purcell, McTelvin Agim, DeShawn Williams, and others. He would join a Denver Broncos room with 100+ sacks and 10+ hits on average. It is a loaded stat book for Campbell and one that misses a Super Bowl trophy. Another surprising or not so surprising statistic is he has averaged close to 30 hurries as a defensive tackle. It is no wonder Campbell has 100+ sacks. If he has racked up that amount of hurries throughout his career.

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