Denver Broncos: Top 5 Draft and Free Agent Needs for 2012

January 22, 2012   ·   Preston Oade   ·   Jump to comments

After a 1-4 start, the Denver Broncos put some excitement back into their game and managed to win the AFC West. After beating the Steelers in a playoff upset, they crashed and burned against the Patriots, showing how far they have to go to become an elite team in 2012.     
Can they do it?  They have a solid core, a winning quarterback, good coaching and led the NFL in rushing.  But they need help.
What are the Broncos' top needs in 2012? 
1. Strong Safety. 
This need was exposed in the playoffs.  Pro Bowler Brian Dawkins is an outstanding leader in the secondary who keeps everybody lined up in the right position. His play was sorely missed in the playoffs due to a serious neck injury and he is likely to retire. 
What the Broncos really need is a hard-hitting strong safety to replace Dawkins. Expect this need to be addressed in the first or second round of the 2012 draft if they can’t get a quality free agent. ...

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