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Posted Tue Sep 4th by Tim Lynch
The Denver Broncos really did all they could to
shore up the depth at the linebacker position. The problem remains to be
the long term options at middle linebacker, where top end players are
at a premium and the gap between those few players and the rest is
fairly noticeable. We fans just need to be patient and be glad we have a
guy in the middle who can at least lay the wood a bit.
Von Miller
Von Miller is something special. I really don’t know
what else to say other than that. We should all count our lucky stars
that he was drafted #2 overall. He is improving in his read and
recognition, so he will be even better this year. The energy he brings
makes the entire defense better.
It will be difficult for him to top his rookie campaign, but his
impact will be felt in every game. If the Broncos can get similar
production in the pass rush again this year combined with continued
improvement in his other responsibilities, this defense will be much
better in 2012. (Profile)
Joe Mays
Joe Mays may not be top end talent at the MLB
position, but he can lay the wood as I mentioned earlier. He will miss
the occasional tackle, but there isn’t really any player on the roster
behind him that can operate the position any better. So in this case,
experience trumps youth. (Profile)
D.J. Williams
This has to be D.J. Williams last season as a Denver
Bronco. I just don’t see how the front office can keep giving him
chances to get his head on straight with the kind of money they are
paying him. You’d think the generous salary would make you want to keep
your job. In any case, when D.J. comes back from his rather lengthy
suspension, he will still be one of the most talented linebackers on the
roster, so look for him to contribute down the stretch as the Broncos (hopefully) compete for a playoff spot. (Profile)
Wesley Woodyard
In the meantime, Wesley Woodyard will be filling in
for D.J. Williams during the early part of the season. Always the fan
favorite as he gets the most out of his talent, but realistically he
isn’t a long term solution at the starting weakside linebacker position
either. The guy is a tackling machine, though, so the Broncos defense
won’t suffer too much from Williams’ absence. (Profile)
Keith Brooking
The darkhorse to overtake Woodyard on the depth chart is Keith Brooking.
The guy has had a career to be proud of, so it comes down to how much
left he’s got in the tank. Brooking hasn’t been healthy yet, so no one
is sure where he will end up on the depth chart once he is 100% again. (Profile)
Nate Irving
Nate Irving seemed to be in on every play during the
preseason and it was a pleasant surprise. I’m not sure I like that he
is listed under the same position as Von Miller, since that means he
won’t be playing much, but hopefully he’ll push for playing time
elsewhere this season. Irving just seemed faster and more ferocious than
at any time last season. The Broncos may have a keeper in this guy. (Profile)
Steven Johnson
John Elway and John Fox seemed to nail their offseason pickups at linebacker this year, of which Steven Johnson
is one of them. The concerns at depth with the linebacker position were
allayed by this college free agent, the signing of Keith Brooking, the
emergence of Nate Irving and the drafting of Danny Trevathan. The Broncos have some good things happening here. (Profile)
Danny Trevathan
Speaking of Trevathan, the guy was stellar during the preseason and
earned his spot on the roster. As if to add more evidence to the idea
that the Broncos may be departing with D.J. Williams in 2013, Trevathan
is 4th on the depth chart behind Williams, Woodyard and Brooking. That’s
a lot of guys for one position. (Profile)
BT Projected Starters: Von Miller, Joe Mays, Wesley Woodyard (Keep an eye on Keith Brooking)
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Articles provided by:
Gerald Lacey
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Carver Heights Quarterback Club
1986 Leesburg Yellow Jackets Varsity Football Lettermen
Class of 1988 Leesburg High School
Gerald is the CEO/President of Lacey LLC and OmariWholesale, Inc. He runs his entire business from his home where he is able to spend quality time with his family and friends. He is passionate about helping individuals to build and monetize their personal brand online
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