How is Wade Phillips going to use all his talent?
Not only is the Denver Broncos defense a devastating unit, but so is the second-string Denver Broncos defense.
This group is about as deep as the Mariana Trench, and that presents Wade Phillips with an interesting problem: How does he utilize all that talent?
From the secondary to the front seven, there’s upwards of 20 guys deserving of rotational snaps on the Broncos defense, but giving them those snaps is another story.
For instance, Lorenzo Doss and Kayvon Webster have been two of the most impressive players at training camp this offseason, but behind the No Fly Zone, it’s going to be difficult for them to see the field. Likewise, Shane Ray and Shaquil Barret could probably start on 31 other teams in the NFL, but in Denver, their role is to lend a breather to DeMarcus Ware and Von Miller.
Now, Phillips could go the conventional route and use his backups sparingly or he could use depth to his advantage like no other team can. Not only will the Broncos have the ability to rotate pass rushers and defensive linemen without much drop off, but Phillips will have the ability to institute creative packages, where Denver has five or six cornerbacks and safeties on the field at a given time.
Whatever he does, it’ll be fun to watch. Creativity is Wade Phillips’ strong suit.
