So how much different will this Broncos defense be?
Mike Shanahan surprised everyone by firing defensive coordinator Larry Coyer and replacing him with the talented Jim Bates. Equally surprising has been the overhaul in personnel. Middle linebacker
Al Wilson was released. The Broncos also changed the focus of the defensive line, which had been filled with former
Cleveland Browns. The Broncos drafted two linemen from Florida, and acquired Dre' Bly to start at cornerback opposite
Champ Bailey. Bates comes in with an aggressive style of coverage. He loves man-to-man and will have his corners in press coverage. Obviously, Shanahan wants more big plays coming from his defense.
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