Denver Bronco Free Agent Cornerback Breakdown

Going into the 2013 season corner was one of the positions where Denver didn't look to have any holes. With Champ Baily still on the outside, Dominic Rodgers Cromartie coming in, and Chris Harris being regarded as one of if not the best nickelbacks in the NFL. Then in Champ went down in the preseason with a foot injury that I do not believe he ever really fully recovered. That left Denver with Rodgers Cromartie, and Chris Harris as their starters which was not bad either. When DRC was injured in the New England game during the regular season we all to to see just how much he meant to this team. Re-signing him should be one of the top priorities of the offeason, if not THE priority. Most people still think Champ has enough left in the tank to play at a high level at corner, but there is talk of him moving to safety as well. Should Denver not sign DRC, and Champ moves to safety Denver would be left with Chris Harris and either Kayvon Webster, or Tony Carter on the other side. Webster looks like a player, but was exposed a bit in the regular season game against New England and never really seemed to get his swagger back. Tony Carter has a issue with tackling, and being physical. He is a good special teams player, and can be a teams 3rd, or 4th corner but he is not a starter. So to get back to the Super Bowl it is pretty clear that they will have to sign a corner. 1) Charles "Peanut" Tillman from the Chicago Bears. Thinking about this move for the last couple days I think Tillman makes the most sense. Granted his older he still has the size 6'2 and 198lbs, and coverage ability to be a impact player at corner. He also would be another veteran to help guys like Kayvon Webster, Chris Harris, and whatever corner the Broncos most likely will draft this year. He is known for making big players, and is also not afraid to get physical. Again, he most likely will not be the long term solution in the environment where Denver's window for a Super Bowl is the next 2 years he could be a nice piece to get us there. 2) Brent Grimes from the Atlanta Falcons. Grimes can play the ball, is tough, and isn't afraid to tackle. He is another player that creates turnovers, and has a reputation for making a big play. His play speaks for itself, and would be a big pick up for Denver. 3) Aqib Talib from the New England Patriots. Denver fans got to see how much of an impact Talib made in the AFC Championship. With New England apprehensive to give him big money getting him to Denver may be in the cards. He is 6'1 and 205lbs so he would have the size teams want at corner, but still has the coverage ability to play anywhere. He is younger than the players mentioned above, and he also doesn't have an issue with tackling. Bringing back DRC should be the priority, but probably more than any position Denver needs to bring someone in. Next year Denver will be getting back Von Miller, Kevin Vickerson, Chris Harris, Rahim Moore, and Derek Wolfe all back healthy. Adding a player like one of the 3 above would set Denver up to be at corner, and give Jack Del Rio more freedom in the defenses he calls.