All Signs Point To Denver Drafting..............

Devin Bush, inside linebacker, from the University of Michigan.

The Denver Broncos have multiple issues going into the 2019-2020 season, and I would say they have done a great job addressing those needs thus far in the offseason. Bringing in Kareem Jackson and Bryce Callahan has returned our secondary to being one of the strengths of the team, and Ja'waun James looks to give Denver it's first consistent right tackle in recent memory. As you begin to cross these holes off the list you come to one huge glaring need in a Vic Fangio defense, inside linebackers who can run.

If you look at the defenses that Vic Fangio is best known for they were his 49ers defense that featured Patrick Willis and Navarro Bowman in the middle, and last seasons Chicago Bears defense which had Danny Trevathan and Roquan Smith on the inside. Currently the Denver Broncos have Josey Jewell and Todd Davis as their starting inside linebackers. While both are pretty sure tacklers they lack the speed to cover backs out of the backfield, and tight ends. Vic Fangio's defense needs inside linebackers who can cover a lot of ground, and Devin Bush fits that criteria. He ran a 4.44 40 yard dash at the combine, but this is a player who looks even faster on film. Devin Bush was all over the field for the Michigan Wolverine defense, and he is exactly the type of player you want in charge on the field. Drafting Bush would also fit with the Broncos recent trend of drafting team captains. It is rare that you see linebackers with all the tools that Devin Bush has.

Devin Bush is one of two inside linebackers in this draft that can absolutely be a difference maker from day 1. The other linebacker in this draft that will be special is Devin White. At 6'1 and 240lbs White is 2 inches taller than Bush, and White ran his 40 in 4.41 seconds. His stock is rising in the draft and he most likely will not be there at 10 when Denver drafts. Devin Bush should be available at 10, and getting a 3 down linebacker like Bush who can has the speed to cover running backs and tight ends should be Denver's top priority.