NFL analyst has Broncos replacing one of the best players they lost in 2022
Last season the Denver Broncos traded away one of their best players, but it was honestly for the better. They moved on from Bradley Chubb, the multi-time Pro Bowler. It was time to, as his contract was expiring, his trade value was getting lower by the minute, and the Broncos couldn't seem to get him […]
Last season the Denver Broncos traded away one of their best players, but it was honestly for the better. They moved on from Bradley Chubb, the multi-time Pro Bowler. It was time to, as his contract was expiring, his trade value was getting lower by the minute, and the Broncos couldn't seem to get him to play a full season.
Now he is on the Miami Dolphins, and the Broncos' current edge rusher room consists of Baron Browning, Nik Bonitto, Christopher Allen, Jake Martin, Jonathan Cooper, Aaron Patrick, and Randy Gregory. They don't need another edge rusher, but it definitely wouldn't hurt. One ESPN analyst has the Broncos picking another pass rusher on the edge with their first pick in the draft.
Zach Harrison, DE, Ohio State
Here are the first of two selections for the Broncos, and this one brings some edge help to replace Bradley Chubb. Harrison is a former five-star recruit who turned in 3.5 sacks and three forced fumbles in 2022.
-Matt Miller, ESPN
Do the Broncos need another edge rusher? Not necessarily, but like we said earlier, it certainly doesn't hurt. But, I think right here I'd rather Miller have gone with a cornerback or safety. But, once again, this isn't a bad pick.
Here is what Pro Football Focus thinks of Zach Harrison from Ohio State:
Harrison wins when he takes one or both of his massive limbs and fires them right in the middle of an offensive lineman’s chest. It’s unfortunate we didn’t see it more often. It’s difficult to see Harrison really making an impact as a pass rusher in the NFL anytime soon. He can set the edge in the run game if called upon, though. Harrison would be best served to go to a defensive line coach in the NFL who reminds him every single day that he’s 6-foot-6 and 272 pounds. He too often tried to get cute as a pass rusher and run defender when he should just be running through the face of a tackle on every snap
–PFF
The Broncos' defense could get better with this depth, and Harrison could eventually be of the same skill and talent level as Chubb, but we don't know that. We know that he has the potential, but he also has bust potential.
