Biggest Weaknesses on Denver Broncos’ Defense

July 25, 2012   ·   Jennifer Eakins   ·   Jump to comments

The strength of the Broncos defense is up front. Von Miller, the 2011 defensive rookie of the year, is healthy and ready to wreak havoc at strong-side linebacker. In his first season in the NFL, Miller recorded 64 tackles, 50 of them solo, along with 11.5 sacks and two forced fumbles. 
On the right side, Elvis Dumervil's recent off-field issue is indeed a concern. However, he is a commanding pass rusher when on the field, and definitely a positive for the Broncos defense. 
That being said, the Broncos have their share of weak spots on defense that could hinder both an AFC division title and a run at the Super Bowl. Here's a look at those weaknesses, and what Denver is attempting to do to fix them.
 
Run Defense
The Broncos were awful against the run in 2011, ranking 22nd in the league. They managed to give up an average of 126.3 yards per game.
Denver is hoping that Ty Warren's return from injury at defensive tackle,...

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