Denver Broncos’ 5 Most Irreplaceable Players Heading Into 2015 NFL Training Camp

Denver Broncos’ 5 Most Irreplaceable Players Heading Into 2015 NFL Training Camp

By Mike Carlson

July 17, 2015

Denver Broncos’ 5 Most Irreplaceable Players Going Into 2015 NFL Training Camp

Peyton Manning Broncos — Injuries are always a factor in training camp and can normally be overcome with the help of the rest of the team. However, no amount of teamwork could surmount the loss of one of these five irreplaceable Denver Broncos players going into 2015 training camp.

Injuries are always a factor in training camp and can normally be overcome with the help of the rest of the team. However, no amount of teamwork could surmount the loss of one of these five irreplaceable Denver Broncos players going into 2015 training camp.

5. LB Von Miller

Von Miller Broncos

5. LB Von Miller

Von Miller Broncos — Miller, unlike some of his other teammates, has enough skill behind him that losing him to an injury wouldn’t be the end of the world for the Broncos. However, it would be the next closest thing. Miller is an unmatched edge rusher and a franchise caliber talent. This year, in Wade Phillips’ scheme, he will play his most crucial role yet as he will be leaned upon heavily to disrupt opposing teams. It’s tough to get more valuable than that.

Miller, unlike some of his other teammates, has enough skill behind him that losing him to an injury wouldn’t be the end of the world for the Broncos. However, it would be the next closest thing. Miller is an unmatched edge rusher and a franchise caliber talent. This year, in Wade Phillips’ scheme, he will play his most crucial role yet as he will be leaned upon heavily to disrupt opposing teams. It’s tough to get more valuable than that.

4. RB CJ Anderson

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4. RB CJ Anderson

CJ Anderson Broncos — The steady hand of Anderson and his ability to shoulder a significant load of the offense makes him an invaluable player in Denver. Not to mention, beyond Anderson there are question marks and red flags aplenty with the other backs. No one has yet to be quite as reliable as the former Cal Bear. Consistency and reliability at the running back position can be hard to come by, but with Anderson, the Broncos check both of those boxes effortlessly.

The steady hand of Anderson and his ability to shoulder a significant load of the offense makes him an invaluable player in Denver. Not to mention, beyond Anderson there are question marks and red flags aplenty with the other backs. No one has yet to be quite as reliable as the former Cal Bear. Consistency and reliability at the running back position can be hard to come by, but with Anderson, the Broncos check both of those boxes effortlessly.

3. CB Chris Harris

Chris Harris Broncos

3. CB Chris Harris

Chris Harris Broncos — Harris is statistically the league’s top cornerback which alone makes him one of the Broncos' most valuable assets heading into camp. It should also be noted that behind Harris there isn’t much experience at corner other than the man starting across from him, Aqib Talib. True shutdown corners are hard to find in the NFL, and with passing becoming ever more prevalent in offenses, Harris’ value to the Broncos is substantial.

Harris is statistically the league’s top cornerback which alone makes him one of the Broncos' most valuable assets heading into camp. It should also be noted that behind Harris there isn’t much experience at corner other than the man starting across from him, Aqib Talib. True shutdown corners are hard to find in the NFL, and with passing becoming ever more prevalent in offenses, Harris’ value to the Broncos is substantial.

2. WR Demaryius Thomas

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2. WR Demaryius Thomas

Demaryius Thomas Broncos — With Thomas having just collected a massive payday and extension from the Broncos, it’s pretty clear how much he means to the team. Still, his contact only tells half the story. Once he steps on the field, Thomas is as good as any wideout in the entire league and the choice target of star quarterback Peyton Manning. Speed and size are the coveted wide receiver combination. Thomas has both of those attributes in spades.

With Thomas having just collected a massive payday and extension from the Broncos, it’s pretty clear how much he means to the team. Still, his contact only tells half the story. Once he steps on the field, Thomas is as good as any wideout in the entire league and the choice target of star quarterback Peyton Manning. Speed and size are the coveted wide receiver combination. Thomas has both of those attributes in spades.

1. QB Peyton Manning

Peyton Manning Broncos

1. QB Peyton Manning

Peyton Manning Broncos — Future Hall-of-Famer, all-time leader in touchdown passes and proud owner of five NFL MVP awards are all accolades which make Manning easily the Broncos’ most irreplaceable player. Moreover, there isn’t much proven talent to offer should Manning go down. The 2014 season proved that Denver can only go as far as Manning takes them. Players with that level of ability are hard to find in the entire realm of sports, let alone in the NFL.

Future Hall-of-Famer, all-time leader in touchdown passes and proud owner of five NFL MVP awards are all accolades which make Manning easily the Broncos’ most irreplaceable player. Moreover, there isn’t much proven talent to offer should Manning go down. The 2014 season proved that Denver can only go as far as Manning takes them. Players with that level of ability are hard to find in the entire realm of sports, let alone in the NFL.

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