With the addition of Peyton Manning, the Broncos are now considered to be the front runners in the AFC West, and likely to repeat as division champions for the 2012 season. Acquiring safety Mike Adams and cornerback Tracy Porter add starting potential in the secondary, while the signings of wide receiver Andre Caldwell, tight ends Joel Dressen and former Manning target Jacob Tamme give the Broncos depth and versatility in the passing game. Undoubtedly, these free agent moves have improved the Broncos roster moving forward, but if they are serious about their “win now” manta, they have some serious work to do before the season rolls around.
On defense, the Broncos are truly a paper tiger. Champ Bailey and Tracy Porter give the Broncos excellent options on the outside, but the back end of the secondary remains weak. Last year’s fourth-round selection Quinton Carter matured quickly and showed flashes of being a consistent NFL starter when veteran Brian Dawkins went down for the sea...
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Peyton Manning,
Mike Adams,
Tracy Porter,
Andre Caldwell,
Jacob Tamme,
Champ Bailey,
Quinton Carter,
Brian Dawkins,
Rahim Moore,
Von Miller,
Elvis Dumervil,
Trevor Pryce,
Ty Warren,
Marcus Thomas,
Kevin Vickerson,
Mitch Unrein,
Sealver Siliga,
Jeremy Jarmon,
Ryan McBean,
Robert Ayers,
Jason Hunter,
Jeremy Beal,
D.J. Williams,
Jerel Worthy,
John Fox,
Vinny Curry,
Everette Brown,
LaMichael James,
Lance Ball,
Nigel Bradham,
Wesley Woodyard,
Kheeston Randall,
Jack Del Rio
TEAMS: Denver Broncos, New York Jets, Jacksonville Jaguars, Michigan State Spartans, Marshall Thundering Herd, Oregon Ducks, Florida State Seminoles, Texas Longhorns
TEAMS: Denver Broncos, New York Jets, Jacksonville Jaguars, Michigan State Spartans, Marshall Thundering Herd, Oregon Ducks, Florida State Seminoles, Texas Longhorns
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