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NFL Free Agency 2020: 3 Targets for each team

By Nicholas McGee

CINCINNATI, OHIO - DECEMBER 15: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots throws a pass during the first half against the Cincinnati Bengals in the game at Paul Brown Stadium on December 15, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OHIO - DECEMBER 15: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots throws a pass during the first half against the Cincinnati Bengals in the game at Paul Brown Stadium on December 15, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – JANUARY 04: Jack Conklin #78 of the Tennessee Titans reacts as they take on the New England Patriots in the first half o the AFC Wild Card Playoff game at Gillette Stadium on January 04, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The Tennessee Titans won 20-13. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – JANUARY 04: Jack Conklin #78 of the Tennessee Titans reacts as they take on the New England Patriots in the first half o the AFC Wild Card Playoff game at Gillette Stadium on January 04, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The Tennessee Titans won 20-13. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) /

Denver Broncos

1. Jack Conklin
2. Jamie Collins
3. Robby Anderson

The Broncos have needed improvements at the tackle position for what feels like forever. John Elway has whiffed on far too many quarterbacks to watch Drew Lock, who showcased signs of promise in the second half of 2019, fail because of shoddy protection.

A substantial investment in a 25-year-old talent like Conklin would be a wise one by Elway, who doesn’t have to be shy about spending with $53m of cap space in his arsenal.

Collins may be reluctant to bid farewell to the cold but comforting surroundings of New England a second time after his dismal spell in Cleveland. The Broncos, though, should value the linebacker’s versatility and playmaking ability highly.

He had seven sacks, three interceptions – including one returned for a touchdown – seven passes defensed and three forced fumbles last season. Surely a defensive specialist like Vic Fangio could get the same kind of production out of the former second-round pick?

Denver’s pass-catching options are enticing. Courtland Sutton broke out with a 1,000-yard year and Noah Fant’s devastating athleticism eventually came to the fore in his rookie season. A downfield weapon like Anderson is what the Broncos are lacking at wideout and he would make life much easier for the cannon-armed Lock.

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