The Broncos needed to add depth at cornerback, and they did in a big way in free agency, signing Tracy Porter and Drayton Florence to join Champ Bailey. That knocks Chris Harris, who showed flashes last season as a rookie, to the No. 4 corner role. If fourth-round CB Omar Bolden can stay injury-free, suddenly the Broncos have plenty of depth at corner to compete with the spread attacks in today’s NFL, and that kind of talent at corner is not something Manning was used to in Indy.

The safety position has question marks after Brian Dawkins’ retirement. Dawkins’ skills weren’t what they used to be, but the Broncos still have to try to replace his leadership in the back end. The Broncos brought in ex-Brown Mike Adams, who is more of a free safety and started every game last season with Cleveland. The starter opposite him will likely be Quinton Carter, and we hear the hope is Carter or 2011 second-rounder Rahim Moore — who disappointed as a rookie — emerges as a clear-cut starter. 

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