PFF lists Broncos' reason for optimism in 2025
Pro Football Focus writer Dalton Wasserman recently published an article listing reasons for optimism for each NFL team. The reasons range from the Atlanta Falcons getting a full season with Michael Penix Jr, to the Jacksonville Jaguars and how they will utilize rookie Travis Hunter. But Wasserman's optimism for the Broncos this season focuses on this side of the ball: defense.
Wasserman stated that with the defense revolving around Pat Surtain and the addition of Dre Greenlaw, he ponders if the Broncos can be the best defense in the NFL.
'Led by NFL Defensive Player of the Year Pat Surtain II and several new additions, the Broncos could boast the NFL's best defense in 2025. The key additions include former 49ers Talanoa Hufanga and Dre Greenlaw, as well as first-round pick Jahdae Barron. Hufanga should be an excellent box safety complement to incumbent free safety Brandon Jones. Greenlaw should be able to help the Broncos in coverage, as he owns the fourth-best PFF coverage grade among linebackers since he entered the NFL. Barron led all qualified Power Four cornerbacks with a 91.1 PFF coverage grade at Texas last season.'
The Broncos have a strong case to be ranked as the NFL's top defense in 2025. Last season, the Broncos ranked third in points allowed per game (18.3), so they have a fighting chance with their new additions. If you want to check out the remainder of the list, click here.
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