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5 most difficult cuts facing Broncos before season starts

By Travis Wakeman

DENVER, COLORADO - DECEMBER 19: Mike Purcell #98 of the Denver Broncos walks off of the field against the Cincinnati Bengals during an NFL game at Empower Field At Mile High on December 19, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
DENVER, COLORADO - DECEMBER 19: Mike Purcell #98 of the Denver Broncos walks off of the field against the Cincinnati Bengals during an NFL game at Empower Field At Mile High on December 19, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) /
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Dec 22, 2019; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos nose tackle Mike Purcell (98) reacts after a play against the Detroit Lions in the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /

Broncos’ toughest roster cuts: Mike Purcell, Defensive lineman

It was quite difficult to leave Mike Purcell off my 53-man projections as he has been a solid defender against the run for the Broncos when he has been on the field. The question mark is how he will fit into the new defensive scheme run by Ejiro Evero, but I’d much prefer to put McTelvin Agim in this spot.

Along with DeShawn Williams, a roster spot could come down to either Agim or Purcell. Agim has done almost nothing since being chosen in the third round of the 2020 draft but Purcell has managed to play in just a little more than half of the team’s games the past two seasons.

Williams has been a good hand off the bench for the Broncos so I see it coming down to either Purcell or Agim for a spot. Agim will not be handed a spot just because he was a third-round pick, he has to show that he belongs. Purcell has more experience and has shown himself to be a much better player, but he’s really only when being coached by Vic Fangio.

Because of that fact, it could be tough for Purcell to truly fit in with this team.

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