The Denver Broncos have a big hole to fill at linebacker after Josey Jewell's departure.
The performance at the Broncos' linebacker position could have been better, and despite the return of Alex Singleton, the unit requires improvement. The Broncos managed to secure the return of Justin Strnad, signed the free agent Cody Barton, and retained Jonas Griffith, but they all fall short of the mark as starters.
Colson has plenty of strength and a solid core to engage blockers and fight through them. His balance through contact is top-notch, and he never backs down from a fight. The power and quickness with which he hits the hole inside is what you want, and he has the speed and agility to chase the ball carrier outside the tackle box.
Cooper plays with such force and intensity that it's contagious to those around him. With how he improved from 2022 to 2023, he proved he is coachable and willing to put in the work. When Cooper takes on blocks, he does so with a high pad level, which makes life more difficult for him to get through to make the play. A lot of undisciplined play with Cooper puts the defense at risk. In college, his athleticism can cover many of these issues, but they will be more problematic in the NFL. While Cooper's scheme fit is fine, the Broncos need someone more disciplined within the scheme than he is.
Cooper has an excellent burst to close, and the recovery athleticism is exceptional. All the markings of an elite linebacker are there with Wilson, but one major concern can keep him from hitting that mark. Can Wilson stay on the field? There is a lengthy list of injuries throughout his entire football career. If he can remain on the field, he has a chance to be the next big linebacker at the NFL level, but that is such a concern that some teams may not even have him on their board.
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