The Denver Broncos have struggled to find consistent safety play post-Justin Simmons. They rolled with P.J. Locke, but he had a pretty bad season. According to Pro Football Focus, Locke graded 99th out of 170 safety grades recorded on coverage and 150th out of 170 in run defense. Not ideal.
And sure, we take PFF grades with a grain of salt, but when it aligns with what our eyeballs told us then you use it. Would a guy like Julian Blackmon help shore up the position?
Player Profile
Player: Julian Blackmon
Position: Safety
Height: 6-0
Weight: 202 pounds
Age: 26 years old
Experience: 6th NFL season
Why the Broncos should sign safety Julian Blackmon
The former third-round pick by the Indianapolis Colts in 2020 has had a decent career thus far and has been a part of some good defenses in Indy in recent years.