Thursday, March 13, 2014
How Will DeMarcus Ware, Aqib Talib, and TJ Ward Upgrade The Broncos?
Going into free agency I think it is fair to say everyone in and around Denver had a pretty good idea about the positions, and type of players Denver needed to bring in. Bottom line is Denver needed to get "tougher". Not that they were not already tough, as you don't get to the super bowl without having some level of toughness. Well John Elway being John Elway went out and gave this team an even tougher mentality. As of today, March 13th, 2014 I still think Denver will make one or two moves, but even if they were to not make any more moves I think as a free agent class this may be the best one Denver has ever had. Yes, I know Manning was the biggest free agent pick up in the franchise's history, but this group of 3 players make up the best collective free agent class I can remember. Lets start off with TJ Ward as I have been singing his praises since this years free agency began. TJ Ward is a player who plays with such intensity that he makes the players around him better. What he gives Denver is that player who will intimidate opposing teams receivers from openly running across the middle of the field. He can come up into the box and help with run support, and is probably the best blitzing safety in the NFL. He immediately makes the Broncos tougher. The next two players came as extremely pleasant surprises. I will touch on Aqib Talib first. I think most people were under the assumption that Denver would bring Dominic Rodgers-Cromartie back and he would be our number 1 corner. I thought Talib would be out of our price range, but was so happy when I read he signed here that it was hard for me to hold in my excitement. He also fits the profile of getting the Broncos "tougher" in that he is a bigger corner, who possess the speed to cover any receiver, but isn't afraid to mix it up with anyone on the field. Since Denver signed him for 6 years they obviously brought him in to take over for Champ Bailey as the corner who will shut down opposing teams best wide receiver. Talib plays with a chip on his shoulder and while he is not exactly old himself he will provide a great example to our young defensive backs. Finally this brings me to DeMarcus Ware, or one of the best pass rushers in this generation of the NFL. He will be playing right defensive end here, and is as good or better than any defensive lineman the Broncos have ever had. With Ware and Miller chasing down opposing QBs guys like Talib, Ward, and Chris Harris will be able to create more turnovers. One thing is certain, and that is Denver will be an all around tougher team in the upcoming
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