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Why Darian Stewart believes the 2018 Broncos defense can finish top-five in all categories

Retooling or rebuilding?

No question looms larger this offseason for the Denver Broncos’ defense. So many key pieces from its 2015 Super Bowl juggernaut are gone, and following a 5-11 season, the pressure burns hot for veterans like safety Darian Stewart to lead the unit back into the playoffs.

Beneath sunny skies Tuesday at Dove Valley, though, Stewart was all cool. His declaration to reporters: Denver can finish top-five in every defensive category in 2018.

“I think we’re hungrier than ever,” Stewart said. “We added the pieces in place to help us contend again and win the AFC West.