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 Feb. 12, 2012 5:31 p.m. - by Andrew Mason - Broncos UFAs: Stay or Go? -- FB Larsen
Having converted from LB earlier in his career, FB Spencer Larsen isn't the kind of true fullback that coach John Fox and OC Mike McCoy had in Carolina. He has gradually improved, and the free-agent market offers few options unless the Broncos want to overpay or pursue a restricted free agent. Verdict: Stay. Broncos RapidReports
 Feb. 12, 2012 5:28 p.m. - by Andrew Mason - Broncos UFAs: Stay or Go? -- DE Harvey
The Broncos took a flyer on DE Derrick Harvey last August hoping he would recapture the form that made him a first-round pick in 2008. He didn't, and other backup DEs like Jason Hunter proved more effective in a pinch. Verdict: Go. Broncos RapidReports
 Feb. 12, 2012 5:27 p.m. - by Andrew Mason - Broncos UFAs: Stay or Go? -- DT Bunkley
DT Brodrick Bunkley didn't provide much pass-rush punch, finishing without a sack for a second consecutive season. But he was the Broncos' strongest interior run defender, and the alternatives on the free-agent market aren't much better. Verdict: Stay. Broncos RapidReports
 Feb. 08, 2012 5:44 p.m. - by Andrew Mason - Broncos add FB Sylvester
The Broncos re-signed FB Austin Sylvester on Wednesday. Sylvester was waived at the end of the preseason, returned in January after FB Spencer Larsen was lost to a knee injury, but was waived again Jan. 13 because the Broncos needed to sign LS David Binn for the divisional round. Broncos RapidReports
 Feb. 07, 2012 6:43 p.m. - by Andrew Mason - 2011 Broncos position review: K -- Prater
After a shaky start, K Matt Prater hit 14 of his last 17 field-goal attempts in 2011, including four game-ending, game-winners. Prater is an unrestricted free agent, but it would be a stunner if the Broncos didn't re-sign him. Broncos RapidReports
 Feb. 07, 2012 6:37 p.m. - by Andrew Mason - 2011 Broncos position review: P -- Colquitt
P Britton Colquitt flourished in his second full season as the Broncos' punter. He improved to fourth in the AFC in net punting average yards (40.2) and led the conference in punts downed inside the 20-yard line (33). Broncos RapidReports
 Feb. 07, 2012 6:34 p.m. - by Andrew Mason - 2011 Broncos position review: LS -- Paxton
Long snapper Lonie Paxton remained reliable in his third Broncos season. He missed the playoff loss to the Patriots to tend to a family emergency but has two years on his contract and is expected to return. Broncos RapidReports
 Feb. 07, 2012 6:21 p.m. - by Andrew Mason - 2011 Broncos position review: CBs -- Bailey
After overcoming a sprained ankle early in the season, CB Champ Bailey returned to his perennial form and finished the season in the Pro Bowl, becoming the NFL's all-time leader among CBs in Pro Bowl selections with 11. He was the only Bronco to record an interception and forced fumble in 2011. Broncos RapidReports
 Feb. 07, 2012 6:17 p.m. - by Andrew Mason - 2011 Broncos position review: CBs -- Goodman
Ten-year veteran Andre' Goodman was the only Broncos DB to start every game in 2011, but teams often threw at him as they tried to avoid Champ Bailey. Goodman is under contract, but his salary ($3.42 million in 2012, $3.96 million in 2013) might make him a target for renegotiation or release. Broncos RapidReports
 Feb. 07, 2012 6:14 p.m. - by Andrew Mason - 2011 Broncos position review: CBs -- Harris
No Broncos rookie maximized an opportunity better than undrafted CB Chris Harris. Forced into action late in the Week 7 game at Miami, he broke up two passes in overtime and was the nickel back from that point forward, becoming a sure tackler who limited opponents' yardage after catches. Broncos RapidReports
 Feb. 07, 2012 6:12 p.m. - by Andrew Mason - 2011 Broncos position review: CBs -- Wilhite
Ex-Patriots CB Jonathan Wilhite was signed after CB Syd'Quan Thompson tore an Achilles tendon. Wilhite was the nickel back in Weeks 2-4, but the emergence of undrafted rookie CB Chris Harris limited him to special-teams and occasional dime-package work after that. Broncos RapidReports
 Feb. 07, 2012 6:09 p.m. - by Andrew Mason - 2011 Broncos position review: CBs -- Vaughn
Champ Bailey's ankle injury thrust CB Cassius Vaughn into the starting lineup three times in Weeks 1-4. Although he notched the Broncos' first interception return for a touchdown since 2006, he also struggled in coverage and was later passed on the depth chart by rookie CB Chris Harris. Broncos RapidReports
 Feb. 07, 2012 6:07 p.m. - by Andrew Mason - 2011 Broncos position review: CBs -- Thompson
A strong training camp had second-year CB Syd'Quan Thompson positioned to be Denver's nickel back, but a torn Achilles tendon in the preseason finale ended his season. His rehabilitation is on schedule; if he recovers fully, he should figure in the Broncos' dime package in 2012. Broncos RapidReports
 Feb. 07, 2012 3:05 p.m. - by Andrew Mason - 2011 Broncos position review: S -- Dawkins
2011 was much like 2010 for Brian Dawkins: he grappled with injury, excelled against the run and was vulnerable against the pass. The difference is that the 2011 injury was to his neck, which leaves him pondering retirement as his contract expires. Broncos RapidReports
 Feb. 07, 2012 3:04 p.m. - by Andrew Mason - 2011 Broncos position review: S -- Carter
Solid play in practice helped rookie S Quinton Carter ascend to the first team in Week 7; he stayed there the rest of the season because he was decisive, didn't miss many ankle tackles and became a ball hawk in the playoffs, intercepting passes in both of Denver's postseason games. Broncos RapidReports
 Feb. 07, 2012 3:03 p.m. - by Andrew Mason - 2011 Broncos position review: S -- Bruton
Brian Dawkins' neck injury and Rahim Moore's ineffectiveness thrust third-year S David Bruton onto the first team by Week 16, where his calming influence and ability to set up the secondary's alignment helped stabilize the defensive backfield. If Brian Dawkins retires, Bruton might be in line to start in 2012. Broncos RapidReports
 Feb. 07, 2012 2:58 p.m. - by Andrew Mason - 2011 Broncos position review: S -- Moore
Rahim Moore was handed the starting FS job in August, then lost it in October after struggling with missed assignments. He struggled in fill-in work after that; when he started for the injured Brian Dawkins in Week 15, he missed multiple tackles and tumbled down the depth chart from there. Broncos RapidReports
 Feb. 07, 2012 2:53 p.m. - by Andrew Mason - 2011 Broncos position review: S -- Bush
S Rafael Bush was signed from Atlanta's practice squad on Oct. 17, but was inactive until making his debut on special teams in Week 12. By the postseason, Bush was the dime back because of injuries and Rahim Moore's struggles, which caused Bush to move up the depth chart. Broncos RapidReports
 Feb. 07, 2012 11:03 a.m. - by Andrew Mason - 2011 Broncos position review: LB -- Miller
LB Von Miller's selection as defensive rookie of the year came as no surprise. He finished with 11.5 sacks playing strong-side LB and DE in nickel and dime packages and wasn't slowed down until he tore ligaments in his thumb, necessitating a cumbersome cast for the season's final six weeks. Broncos RapidReports
 Feb. 07, 2012 10:53 a.m. - by Andrew Mason - 2011 Broncos position review: LB -- Williams
The Broncos' return to a 4-3 defense allowed D.J. Williams to return to his old WLB  spot. After missing the first three games with an elbow injury, Williams averaged seven tackles a game. He added five sacks, third-most on the team behind Von Miller and Elvis Dumervil. Broncos RapidReports
 Feb. 07, 2012 10:48 a.m. - by Andrew Mason - 2011 Broncos position review: LB -- Mays
MLB Joe Mays became a full-time starter for the first time in his career and posted 74 tackles, but missed more tackles than Denver would have liked. He's an unrestricted free agent, and the Broncos may opt to let him go with 2011 third-rounder Nate Irving waiting in the wings. Broncos RapidReports
 Feb. 07, 2012 10:40 a.m. - by Andrew Mason - 2011 Broncos position review: LB -- Woodyard
The depth chart said LB Wesley Woodyard was a second-teamer, but he played on the first-team nickel defense, thus seeing plenty of work. He notched 87 tackles (second-most among Broncos LBs) and was a special teams captain. The only question is whether he returns; Woodyard is an unrestricted free agent. Broncos RapidReports
 Feb. 07, 2012 10:31 a.m. - by Andrew Mason - 2011 Broncos position review: LB -- Haggan
A starter in 2010, LB Mario Haggan became a backup OLB in 2011 after seeing some training-camp work at DE. He flourished in his only start of 2011, filling in for Von Miller at Minnesota by notching 13 tackles and an interception return for a touchdown. Broncos RapidReports
 Feb. 07, 2012 10:27 a.m. - by Andrew Mason - 2011 Broncos position review: LB -- Irving
Perhaps no rookie was hurt more by the lockout than LB Nate Irving , given the cerebral demands made of 4-3 middle linebacker. The third-round pick played all 16 games on special teams, but could be installed as the first-team MLB if starter Joe Mays isn't re-signed. Broncos RapidReports
 Feb. 07, 2012 10:22 a.m. - by Andrew Mason - 2011 Broncos position review: LB -- Mohamed
LB Mike Mohamed yo-yoed between the practice squad and the 53-man roster, but only played in three games, with all of his work coming on special teams. Whether he can expand on that role will likely determine whether he makes the roster in 2012. Broncos RapidReports
 
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