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Denver Broncos 3rd AFC West 6-10
Stop me if you’ve heard this before, but the Broncos have struggled since Peyton Manning retired. Sure, not all their problems come from the quarterback position, hence a potential landing spot for Kyle Phillips, but Manning’s importance can’t be understated.
The defense was okay last season, but it’s no longer great. Upgrading the defensive line is something the Broncos will surely look to do.
Like the Bucs, Denver ranked near the bottom half of the NFL in total defense. The Broncos ranked 22nd giving up 365.1 yards on the season. Their passing defense ranked 20th allowing 246 yards per game and the rushing defense gave up 4.5 yards per attempt.
What defensive ends are on the Broncos roster?
Here is a look at the current defensive ends on the Broncos roster: Adam Gotsis (Georgia Tech), Zach Kerr (Delaware), Caushaud Lyons (Tusculum), DeMarcus Walker (Florida State), and Derek Wolfe (Cincinnati).
What picks do the Broncos have?
Round 5: No. 148, No. 156 (Vikings)
Round 6: No. 182
Round 7: No. 237 (Texans)
Again, late picks in the draft are something we kept an eye on. The Broncos defense was good but is certainly nowhere near the level of 4-5 years ago. There could be worse selections than Kyle Phillips.