Will Denver Broncos Inside Linebacker Room Look Different in 2025?
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- Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025
- Will the Denver Broncos inside linebacker room look different in 2025? After Sean Payton fired Greg Manusky, could that indicate a potential overhaul of the position with Justin Strnad, Cody Barton, and Zach Cunningham entering free agency? How will things look for Alex Singleton, as he returns from his ACL injury, and will the Broncos find a spot for Drew Sanders?
Cody Roark is a credentialed beat reporter for Mile High Sports and covers the Broncos daily in person. Sayre Bedinger is the site expert for Predominantly Orange. Both bring Broncos Country the most in-depth and objective coverage of the Denver Broncos.
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Would love to see Zack Baun paired with Drew Sanders, backed up by Bailey/Strnad/High Draft Pick.
I have been screaming for Denver to upgrade at this position for years. I think we bring in a veteran and you draft a player. This position needs talent and depth. One player that I think can slip in the draft because of injury issues is Smael Mondon from UGA. If he hadn't dealt foot injuries like he had in 23 and 24 he's probably a top 3 pi k at his position. Super explosive, sideline to sideline motor, and can take on blockers in the run game. Also made a ton of plays in the backfield as well. Strnauds play against Buffalo had me almost chewing through a couch cushion. And as much as I love Singelton, coming off an injury like that for an ILB is very close to the impact it has on running backs. It's definitely a gamble.
What do you think about Nick Bolton? Should it be their biggest priority in FA?...between his skill set and thefact he knows that KC offense and defense. That could potentially help give Andy Reid issues.
I'd be pretty happy signing Bolton. In the last 24-48 hours it's been reported they're going to try to work out his contract after next week's game
We'll see if he likes the offer or not
Sean Payton addressed this earlier this season. He knows we need improvement there. I don't know how ILB prospects look from college, but we need to make a splash there. Great show Champs!!!
Hey guys, my take is Cody Barton...out, Alex Singleton...as tough as this might be but I see him as a final cut and Justin Strnad returns to Special teams player. We need a Matt Milano type ILB, or better yet an Al Wilson type player. Do you guys see anyone whether draft or FA close to these type players?
Give Nic Bolton a bag to lure him away from KC
Great show! Going to be interesting to see actually becomes available at ILB for free agency. In the last 24 hours, it was reported that Nick Bolton and chefs will be in contact talks after the super bowl. I doubt that Eagles let Baun walk, but we'll see. Either way, whoever is the top ILB in FA this year, I expect thr Broncos to go after as their top priority in Free Agency. If someone like Baun becomes available, open up the wallet!
Speaking of Singleton and ILB, he was just doing an interview on radio row with local media saying Drew Sanders will def be back at Inside Line Backer this season to compete. That's interesting....
Going to be interesting to see what ILB look like next year. I think we draft one, and sign one of the top FA ILB (whoever makes it to free agency). Barton may not have had the sacks, tackles behind the line like Strnad, but he had some huge plays. Couple picks at big moments. Scored a Td or2 if i can remember? Barton was not supposed to be thr main guy at ILB ...id be okay with him coming back a year for depth and add around him
Sure, Strnad is good at special teams, but Drew Sanders has been great on special teams whwn available. Strnad is definitely not a starter, and im good with him being gone. He was pretty terrible down the stretch
Very disappointed at you guys at thinking Alex Singleton is such a gifted inside linebacker. I know you guys like him. He’s & fan favorite but this guy is not good. He’s not good and we suffer playing more teams that are athletic that can run the ball that running backs can catch out the backfield you gotta get off your feelings, man and just look at what he’s doing. He actually lead the NFL in missed tackles in 2023
Just look at his tackles for loss that should tell you how active he is you’re talking about Cody’s taco for Law and Justin’s taco for loss. Look at Alex Singleton’s career tackles for loss.
To be fair it's a slow draft class that wouldn't be much of an upgrade if at all. They need to fix the secondary before replacing Alex
@@juant7120 couldn’t disagree more. Yes Locke needs to be replaced. But WRs rarely torch us. But TEs and RBs have a field day with us. Actually watch the games. When it is WR like Lad during that chargers game it was crossing routes in the middle when we were in zone.
@@Logan-wx5lm Riley Moss & Pj Locke are depth players that get beat every time they play a decent WR or TE, actually watch the games. Pete Carroll & Jim Harbaugh like to run the ball!
Always grateful😊enjoy your day❤go BRONCOS🎉
ILB in recent years has been disappointing. The position has to be more athletic and contribute in both the run game and pass game. As far as FA singleton should be cut for cap whether he is back or not and the list of FA would be Dream- Dre Greenlaw - Realistic - Willie Gay Jr. and Sneaky - Isaiah Simmons. As well as drafting a LB like Chris Paul Jr or Smael Mondon
Happy Thursday Cody and Sayre😊looking forward to talking ILB and more have a fantastic show🎉
Totally different room Jones IV and Sherwood are names to watch. And draft, my hope is they don't "Bronco it up" ya know make players constantly change their position *coughs* Sanders and Browning
Coverage skills us the biggest in bringing in an ILB
The play of the ILB's this year was erratic, up and down. All of the squad individually had a crap game. That said having a veteran ILB (at least one) has to be kept. The question is who walks, most of them, I dunno. Thanks, appreciated.
I like Sayre's idea of completely revamping the ILB room. However I do think you would do well by bringing back Singleton on a reduced salary because of his locker room presence.
Nick Bolton is a guy I almost prioritize right out of the gate of free agency. I think it's quite the double edged sword to bring in a true starter at the position while also depleting a division rival of one. He certainly has that of the athletic ability and range you guys speak of.
From there, I think you try to bring back Strnad on a team friendly 1 year deal and then look to day 3 of the draft to fortify the position. Curious to see what the plan for Drew Sanders is, but he should certainly be in the mix as well.
Singleton and Bolton would be unbelievable....what do you guys think?
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Cut singleton. Horrible athlete. Yeah he can gang tackled and rack up stupid stats that don’t matter. Sucks at coverage
That’s my point exactly he’s coming back on a repaird knee and they still want him on the team. Are they crazy? This is unbelievable. This is why the Broncos will never grow as a team. You gotta stop falling in love with these players who don’t produce yeah he makes 100 tackles a season but he makes some 10 yards down the field
We need 2 new starters period!!!!!!!!
@ amen. I thought Jewel was better. And Jewel was a bottom LB in the league..haha
Go broncos
The fact that you can't remember Vance Joseph's linebackers coach was tells you everything you need to know ! As I've said Vance Joseph has never been successful at preparation for complex offenses and halftime adjustments at any point in his career!! I understand he's had some success but strategizing and adjusting to complex offenses when you're getting beat is by far the most important piece of being a defensive coordinator
Nah his coach was a very very good one and is considered one. I just couldn’t recall the name
Bolton and gay....they have experience in big games and know the divison...lets go!
Sturnad just needs to be special teams...cut singleton save money there...go get some dawgs in FA ...love greenlaw and bolton take him away from kc...I wanna get to have dominate ILB group...spend that money...also have Drew bk to his normal ILB position...
Linebackers that can cover and stop the run and a edge rusher 3 down linebackers