Denver Broncos’ star safety Justin Simmons is set to miss “some time” according to head coach Nathaniel Hackett with a quad injury. What could the Broncos do to cover in the meantime?
It’s a devastating blow for the Denver Broncos, and for the first time in his starting career, Denver will have to put someone else in his shoes. Simmons has been the ultimate player for Denver. He rarely, if ever, comes off the field and always seems to stay healthy.
Justin Simmons is going to miss some time with a quad injury, according to HC Nathaniel Hackett.
— Aric DiLalla (@AricDiLalla) September 14, 2022
In Paton’s first offseason as the General Manager, he extended Justin Simmons, signing him to a deal worth over $60 million. Simmons has continued to provide top-notch play since signing that deal. Turning 29 this year, the seventh-year pro has not shown a single sign of slowing down.
What makes him even better and more valuable to the Broncos is the fact that he plays a position that isn’t as important as it once was, yet he’s still able to have an impact on the game. Having an elite safety on the backend of a defense is a nice thing to have, but by no means is it a requirement like other positions.
So, what could the Denver Broncos do from here? Well, they have Caden Sterns and PJ Locke as the primary backups, so they could see some increased action. Sterns has done well in his limited appearances on the field. Another option could be to sign a free agent.
One that comes to mind is Landon Collins, which might not make a ton of sense, though. Collins struggles in coverage, which could be a problem, considering Kareem Jackson also struggles in coverage. However, Collins is a hybrid player who could also help closer to the line of scrimmage.
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