Does the Broncos D‑line create major concerns for a young secondary?
With Broncos Training Camp right around the corner, Jake Shapiro and James Merilatt break down what the true weakness of this team might be — and it’s not the offense. It’s the defense the Broncos chose to run back.
Last year, Denver had a dominant pass rush, but now the D‑line looks completely different. JFM is gone. Jonathan Cooper’s situation is uncertain. And if the pass rush takes even a small step back, that puts enormous pressure on a young, unproven secondary — outside of Pat Surtain II, of course.
Last year, the defense was a strength.
This year, it’s a less strong strength.
And that’s scary.
Jake and James break down whether the Broncos can still rely on their defense, or whether this is the first real crack in the team’s foundation heading into camp.
Broncos Training Camp early outlook
Why the “run it back” mentality might backfire
How losing JFM impacts the entire defensive front
Jonathan Cooper’s uncertain role and future
Whether the new D‑line can recreate last year’s pass rush
How a weaker pass rush exposes a young secondary
Why the defense went from a strength to a “less strong strength”
Jake and James debate whether this is the Broncos’ biggest weakness
Broncos fans — jump in the comments:
• Is the defense the biggest concern heading into camp
• Can the new D‑line hold up
• And how worried are you about the young secondary
