Denver Broncos: Top 10 Early free agent targets for 2020 offseason
By Jim Alley
10. SS Karl Joseph (Raiders)
Karl Joseph has failed to shine in his first few seasons with the Oakland Raiders but has proven to be a solid starter in this league. If the Broncos do not bring back Will Parks, Joseph would be a great option to bring in.
Landing the 2016 first-round pick could serve as a fantastic move for the Broncos as it would fill a need and could be an absolute steal if the price is right. And the price may well be right given the up-and-down performance of Joseph to this point.
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Pairing Joseph with Justin Simmons, Kareem Jackson, Bryce Callahan and possibly even Chris Harris Jr. could skyrocket the Denver secondary back to its former glory. Head coach Vic Fangio, known for his defensive mind, can take this already impressive defense to new heights with that sort of talent in the secondary.
9. LB Cory Littleton (Rams)
Cory Littleton has shown that he is a versatile piece at the linebacker position, able to rush the quarterback and hold his own in coverage. Every aspect of his game seems destined for stardom and he should be getting a nice payday once he hits the open market.
The Rams more than likely will not be able to afford him due to their current cap space situation, meaning some team will strike gold with this former undrafted gem. The Broncos front office would be foolish to not pursue Littleton — especially because they have been struggling to cover running backs and tight ends in the middle of the field for years now.
The skills that Littleton possesses should make Fangio’s mouth water. Bringing in Littleton would help with the pass coverage, while Todd Davis can continue to stuff the run. With A.J. Johnson coming off a stellar second season, this linebacker corps would be a force to reckon with.