2. Broncos
Top positions: Defensive interior, Linebacker, Safety, Kick squad
Stars: RB Philip Lindsay, WR Courtland Sutton, DI Jurrell Casey, NT Mike Purcell, EDGE Von Miller, ED Bradley Chubb, LB Alexander Johnson, S Justin Simmons
The best defense in the division belongs to the Broncos. Last season, the moment they got even passable QB play, they went 4-1 down the stretch, and the defense deserves a lot of credit for that.
Their defensive line as a whole could be the best in the league with Von Miller and Bradley Chubb on the edges and Jurell Casey, Mike Purcell, and Shelby Harris in the middle. They are backed by the top linebacking corps in the division in Alexander Johnson and Todd Davis.
The secondary is led by the safeties with Justin Simmons and Kareem Jackson. The cornerbacks have been rebuilt and could end up being quite good with the addition of AJ Bouye, Bryce Callahan healthy again, and the addition of third-round pick Michael Ojemudia.
It was no surprise that offense was the focus at the top of the draft for the Broncos. With Courtland Sutton as the top receiver, they added Jerry Jeudy and KJ Hamler with their top two picks as they try to slim the gap between them and the Chiefs. That, of course, will depend on if second-year quarterback Drew Lock is the real deal. The rookie’s seven touchdowns and a 4-1 record in five starts is a promising start to this career.
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