Will Kareem Jackson be the Broncos’ starting safety next to Justin Simmons?
That is the question.
This is the debate.
The Denver Broncos re-signed Kareem Jackson on Monday, after agreeing to a contract over the weekend. Jackson will once again pair with Justin Simmons in Vance Joseph's secondary. But will Jackson maintain the starting role like he has the past four years in Denver? Or will Caden Sterns, JL Skinner, PJ Locke or Delarrin Turner-Yell be able to push Jackson for the job?
Kareem Jackson’s time with the Broncos is not over.
The two sides agreed to a contract over the weekend.
With Sean Payton and George Paton’s fourth pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos selected safety JL Skinner out of Boise State. Did the Broncos find a gem in the draft in Skinner? Why did the talented safety fall? Where does Skinner fit in with the Broncos’ safety room this year? Can he compete with Caden Sterns, or even Kareem Jackson, for playing time next to Justin Simmons? What about after this year? Do the Broncos deserve an A grade for drafting the talented and productive safety?
As Sean Payton and George Paton prepare for NFL free agency, they first need to see which of their own free agents they want back for the 2023 season. What contracts should the Denver Broncos offer their top free agents like Dre’Mont Jones and Dalton Risner? What about other free agents such as Alex Singleton, DeShawn Williams, Calvin Anderson, Kareem Jackson, Latavius Murray and Billy Turner? Would those players accept those offers? The fellas play deal or no deal!
Sean Payton has made his first coordinator hire, bringing in Ben Kotwica to be the Denver Broncos' special teams coordinator. Payton also signed special teams legend Mike Westhoff to the staff. Does Denver instantly have one of the best special teams units in the NFL? Additionally, Vance Joseph is in the UCHealth Training Center on Friday interviewing for the team's defensive coordinator position. Would this be a good hire? Finally, the Denver Broncos have a number of players set to hit free agency. Is the biggest free agent Dre’Mont Jones, Dalton Risner, Latavius Murray, Alex Singleton or Kareem Jackson? Who should Sean Payton and George Paton prioritize the most?
For at least the next month, the Broncos will have to try and fill the shoes of an All-Pro safety.
While it won't be easy, Kareem Jackson is very confident in the Broncos' plan.
Russell Wilson led a game-winning touchdown drive to cap off Thursday’s practice, including a 35-yard completion on 4th-and-4.
But it was what Russ did behind the scenes that showed why he’s a special QB.
Despite an overcast day on Thursday at the UCHealth Training Center, the Denver Broncos’ stars shined through.
The guys discuss the new dynamic between Nathaniel Hackett and Kareem Jackson that is changing the Broncos' culture, break down if Lloyd Cushenberry is already pulling away with Denver's starting center job, answer listener questions and much more.
George Paton was dishing out info about the Broncos’ roster like Russell Wilson dishes out deep balls.
Randy Gregory a top priority ✅
Secondary help incoming ✅
More O line moves coming ✅
Russ the recruiter ✅
Bonus: Gregory opens up about signing with Denver
Nearly one third of the Broncos' starters are set to hit free agency.
What are the chances of Denver re-signing these starters?
How will Denver replace them if they do leave?
COVID-19 has swept across the NFL this week.
So far, the Broncos have been relatively unscathed.
That's made Vic Fangio "relieved, but nervous."
Denver's injuries, however, are a different story.
The Broncos dominated the Chargers on Sunday.
But injuries appeared to continue to dominate Denver.
However, on Monday, the news along the injury front wasn't nearly as daunting as it appeared Sunday night.
Caden Sterns has been incredibly efficient this year.
With Kareem Jackson dinged up, the rookie safety could get his first start as a Bronco against the Chargers.
Here's what Sterns' efficiency could mean for Sunday's game.
Angered by the Cowboys' tactical arrogance, the Broncos got mad as hell, and they weren't gonna take it anymore.
The Broncos have plenty of players they could be looking to sell at the trade deadline, especially if they lose to the Washington Football Team on Sunday.
Takeaways are usually the difference between an elite Vic Fangio defense and an ordinary one.
“What does it mean to you to be named team captain?” Justin Simmons was asked that question Monday, and the emotion in his voice detailed the depth of the honor for the sixth-year safety.
By Tuesday afternoon, George Paton and Vic Fangio must narrow down the Broncos' roster from 80 players to the final 53.
Here's who is projected to make the final roster.
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