Denver Broncos 2019 offseason: 5 free agent targets

By Conor Myles | Feb 24, 2019

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 24: New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) looks on during the NFL game between the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles on September 24 2017 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia PA. (Photo by Gavin Baker/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – OCTOBER 14: Indianapolis Colts defensive back Pierre Desir (35) during the National Football League Game between the New York Jets and the Indianapolis Colts on October 14, 2018 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

4. Pierre Desir, CB

Desir came into his own this past season with the Indianapolis Colts during a contract year. The former fourth-round pick started 18 games for the Colts the last two seasons but saw a jump in his play under first-year defensive coordinator, Matt Eberflus, and his defense.

The 28-year-old cornerback was stellar in his coverage in 2018 only allowing three first-down receptions. The Broncos struggled to fill the void left by Aqib Talib after they promoted slot cornerback, Bradley Roby, to man the right-side cornerback position. Roby’s play during the transition was lackluster to say at the least as he allowed 807 receiving yards and six touchdowns with a 117.3 passer rating when targeted, according to Pro Football Focus.

Desir serves as an upgrade over Roby not only from his play (two touchdowns given up in 2018) but his six-foot frame as well. The Broncos need some size to offer their cornerback group, and the former fourth-round pick in 2014 offers just that.

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