Peyton Manning Jersey , it is time to start taking a look towards free agency and which players the Broncos may target during this period. One name that has been linked to the Broncos is Chicago Bears cornerback, Bryce Callahan. Profile:Height: 5’9 Weight: 188lbs Age: 27 years old Experience: 4 yearsCallahan played his college ball at Rice and had a decent collegiate career during his four years with that program. During his four-year career at Rice, Callahan totaled 145 tackles, 11.5 tackles for a loss, 1.5 sacks, 13 interceptions, 25 pass deflections, and 2 forced fumbles. Callahan entered the 2015 NFL Draft but went undrafted and later signed with the Chicago Bears. He has spent the past four seasons with the Bears and has turned himself into one of the better slot corners in the NFL. During his four year career in the NFL, Callahan has totaled 123 tackles, 4 sacks, 21 pass deflections, 4 interceptions, and 1 forced fumble. This past season with the Bears, Callahan had a bit of a breakout year under Vic Fangio. He totaled 45 tackles, 2 sacks Drew Lock Denver Broncos Jersey , 6 pass deflections, 2 Interceptions, and one defensive touchdown. He had his season cut short due to a broken foot late in the year.Here is what Pro Football Focus had to say about Callahan in their free agent profile of the talented slot corner. Callahan figures to be one of, if not the top corner available on the free agent market and could be a target for the Broncos who by all accounts will be aggressive during free agency. Why this makes sense:The Broncos secondary had its issues in 2018 and its lack of depth showed as the season went on. It is a cornerback group that could also be losing former first-round pick Bradley Roby and veteran Tramaine Brock to free agency only testing its depth even more. That would leave Pro Bowl corner Chris Harris Jr. and 2018 third-round pick Isaac Yiadom as the only viable starting options on the Broncos roster. So adding a talent like Callahan to the mix would really help the unit out. It also makes sense because veteran Chris Harris Jr. is entering the final year of his deal and will turn 30 years old during the offseason. I would imagine there is mutual interest on both sides to get an extension done, but I could see it going either way. Signing Callahan would give the Broncos another top tier slot option for them to have for the present and into the future. It also makes sense because the Broncos hired Vic Fangio as their Head Coach(former Bears Defensive Coordinator) and Ed Donatell as their Defensive Backs coach(former Bears DB coach). Connections matter in the NFL and I could see there being a mutual interest between the two sides in a potential reunion.Why it doesn’t make sense:Well, the Broncos already have Chris Harris Jr. on their roster. The skill set of Callahan and Harris seem to overlap and it doesn’t really make sense for them to sign another slot corner to a big money deal. Do I think Harris can move outside and hold his own? Sure. However, why move him outside when he’s arguably the best slot corner in the game right now for another slot corner? With that said, I think Fangio and Donatell could make the arrangement work, but I am not sure this is the direction I see them going. Finally, money could be the deciding factor here. Even if the Broncos do have interest in Callahan, he figures to get a very good deal from some team during free agency. Slot corners are valuable in today’s NFL and just about every NFL team will be looking for secondary help this offseason. Even when aggressive in the past, Broncos General Manager John Elway hasn’t really “overpaid” for a free agent. So I could see Callahan surpassing the Broncos price range. The Franchise Tag is another thing that could get in the way of Callahan potentially signing with the Broncos. He is arguably the Bears top free agent and they may just slap the Franchise Tag on him and keep him from hitting free agency. Final thoughts:I think I hit on my thoughts throughout the article, but lets go over them again. I’d love to add Callahan to this secondary. You have Patrick Mahomes in the AFC West and need to have a strong secondary in place to slow him down. Also, the Fangio/Donatell connection makes it a very possible landing spot for Callahan.However, the presence of Chris Harris Jr. kinda takes away from this signing. The Broncos already have a slot corner and a very good one at that in Harris. Do you really want to move him away from the slot to add another slot guy? Like I said Drew Lock Denver Broncos Jersey , I am sure they could make this work, but I don’t see them going this route. In the end, I am on the fence for this potential signing. Callahan is a damn good slot corner, but the Broncos already have a damn good slot corner. Also, his price tag will likely be too high for the Broncos, but we shall see how it plays out moving forward. Fans were forced to be patient but walked away happy with the Broncos 1st Round Draft selection."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Broncos NewsBroncos 2019 Draft ClassBroncos PodcastsBroncos 2019 ScheduleKey Offseason DatesCommunity RulesFull ArchiveBroncos StoriesScheduleRosterStatsOdds Shop About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub ✕Denver Broncos NewsBroncos Draft 2019Broncos Country Erupts for Noah Fant at official Broncos Draft PartyNew,10commentsFans were forced to be patient but walked away happy with the Broncos 1st Round Draft selection. Broncos Country Erupts for Noah Fant at official Broncos Draft PartyDaniel Brenner / The Denver PostBroncos Country loves the draft. Fans donned their favorite players jerseys, while others represented the team in energetic costumes at the official Broncos’ Draft Party at Broncos Stadium at Mile High. Luke Patterson / Mile High ReportFormer Bronco Ed McCaffrey and former CU Buff Justin Adams started the Broncos Draft Party by speaking with various members of the 2018 Draft Class. 2018 1st Round Pick Bradley Chubb, and 2nd Round Pick Courtland SuttonLuke Patterson / Mile High ReportBradley Chubb, Courtland Sutton, Isaac Yiadom, and 2017 1st round pick Garrett Bolles anxiously waited with fans to see who the Broncos would select in the 1st round. Excitement and speculation filled the room with theories on who the Broncos would select. With Devin Bush still on the board at the 10th overall position, many fans believed the Michigan Wolverine would be coming to the Mile High City. Suddenly, the Broncos traded their 1st round pick away to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Immediately, the excitement and energy felt in the stadium faded. While fans and players seemed frustrated to wait until pick 20 Drew Lock Jersey 2019 , there was a sense that over half the crowd expected the Broncos to trade back. The sold out draft party had an overwhelming tone of impatience but not outrage. Finally, the Broncos are on the clock. Bradley Chubb at the podium tugged at the heart strings of Broncos Country. With his phone in one hand, he grabbed a mic and said, “I know who the pick is.” “With the 20th pick in the NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos...trade back again! Just kidding!”Some fans immediately read Chubb’s sense of humor, while others had the look of panic on their face for mere seconds. After waiting longer than initially expected, the Denver Broncos were on the clock. Surrounded by Bolles, and Yiadom, Chubb hyped the crowd as the Broncos pick was in. Mark Humphrey / Associated PressAfter Noah Fant (Iowa) was selected, players and fans rejoiced in their new tight end. Fans at the draft party seemed very excited as the Broncos drafted a position of dyer need. Fant is expected to stretch the field and be a vertical threat for the Broncos offense.Some fans showed some hesitation with Fant, as there is the perception that he was the lesser of the two tight ends (TJ Hockensen - 8th overall - Jaguars) coming out of Iowa. But, many fans were quick to point out that General Manager John Elway received an additional 2nd round pick (52nd overall) and 2020 3rd Round Pick. After selecting Fant, the consensus with Broncos Country was that Elway now has leverage in the 2nd round. Having two 2nd Round picks gives the Broncos the resources to trade up if they feel moved to do so.