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The Denver Broncos Finally got ourselves a middle linebacker.
And not just any middle linebacker; he is among the top ones in the NFL, specifically Dre Greenlaw. Denver signed this week As an unrestricted free agent, it has indeed been some time since the Broncos' defense featured a middle linebacker with these kinds of skills. I mean no disrespect to Todd Davis, but Denver hasn't seen a middle linebacker comparable to Greenlaw since back when Al Wilson was playing.
It has been that long since the Broncos last had a standout middle linebacker.
The main worry about this signing revolves around Greenlaw's past injuries. However, Sean Payton, George Paton, and Greg Penner would not have proceeded with this agreement if they had concerns regarding Greenlaw’s well-being. Additionally, keep in mind that Denver currently boasts one of the top healthcare and conditioning systems in the NFL. Ever since Payton took over as head coach and introduced Beau Lowery as the vice president of player health and performance, the Broncos have dramatically improved their standing from among the poorest performers in these areas to potentially leading the league (fingers crossed).
When he's fit, nobody can dispute how effective and intimidating Greenlaw is on defense. This is something Denver has severely missed for quite some time.
The experienced defensive player dedicated the initial six-year period of his career to the team. San Francisco 49ers In this period, he began 56 games. His stats include 455 tackles, 18 for losses, nine quarterback hits, three interceptions, 14 pass defenses, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, and a couple of defensive touchdowns.
In spite of everything, Pro Football Focus reports that Greenlaw has earned an 82.6 coverage grade starting from early 2022, placing him at number four amongst linebackers who have taken on at least 1,000 coverage snaps. Additionally, he was rated by PFF as the best unrestricted free-agent linebacker on the market.
However, it's his experience and leadership that play significant roles in this acquisition. Greenlaw boasts 12 postseason games under his belt, featuring four conference championship matches and two. Super Bowl The 49ers maintained control during the appearances. Kansas City Chiefs scoreless during the initial 20 minutes of Super Bowl LVIII until Greenlaw sustained an injury in the second quarter.
Given that this team hasn’t played in the playoffs for nearly ten years, gaining such an experience holds significant value. Additionally, learning how to effectively guard Patrick Mahomes and counter the Kansas City Chiefs’ offensive strategies adds another layer of importance.
Absolutely, Greenlaw must remain fit and consistently play. Let's hope he has left the injury woes in the past. Should he do so, he will immediately strengthen an already excellent defense and address a long-standing gap within the team.
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