roster in 2019. Can he do it?" Denver Broncos Roster2019 Broncos roster review: Safety Jamal Carter New Shane Ray Jersey ,17commentsJamal Carter has work to do to make the Denver Broncos roster in 2019. Can he do it?MDTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:2019 Broncos roster review: Safety Jamal Carter TwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailPhoto by Jonathan Daniel/Getty ImagesThe Denver Broncos signed Jamal Carter as an undrafted college free agent in 2017. He was seen as a bit of an athletic freak who could get play both safety and nickle LB, but would need to refine his game to be more than a special teams player at the NFL level. He finished his college career with 165 total tackles (96 solo), 10 PBU, 1.5 TFL and 1 INT, but was only a starter in his final two seasons for the Hurricanes. Jamal Carter ProfileHeight: 6-1| Weight: 215 pounds | Experience: 3 yearsArm length: 31” | Hands: 9 3/8” | 40 yard dash: 4.64Bench press: 23 reps | Vertical jump: 35” | Broad jump: 122 inches20 Yard shuttle: 4.35 seconds (pro-day) | 3-Cone drill: 7.17 seconds (pro-day)The goodJamal Carter was quickly making a name for himself in 2017 as a special teams gunner and and as a backup safety. His main role in 2017 was on special teams where he played 340 total snaps. He only had four games that season where he took more than 10 defensive snaps (games 1, 15, 16 and 17). 2018 looked to be the year when Jamal could cement his status as the #3 safety, but then two things happened. The Broncos traded for Su’a Cravens, who essentially fills that same role (#3 Safety/Nickle LB) and Jamal Carter was injured and missed the entire season. Jamal lost a season of development.The badCarter is slow even for a strong safety. He has to rely on play recognition and instinct. If he is in the wrong place on a play, he does not have the speed or the quickness to adjust in time. Jamal is currently battling six other players for safety spots on the 53-man roster: Justin Simmons, Will Parks, Su’a Cravens, Trey Marshall, Dymonte Thomas and Shamarko Thomas. Only Marshall has less NFL experience than Carter. Jamal Carter highlightsJamal Carter’s roster status with the BroncosIt really depends on if the new coaching staff is viewing him as a safety or a LB.If he can play at 220 lbs Justin Hollins Denver Broncos Jersey , he might have the combination of speed (for a LB) and toughness that lands him a spot as a backup ILB. That would essentially make him a LB/S instead of a S/LB. He has the strength and the toughness to be an ILB (or an OLB). The listed roster weights for all of our ILB’s is between 230 and 240 lbs. From the perspective of our ILB group he would have third most defensive snaps in the group behind only Todd Davis and Josey Jewell. Making the 53-man roster as a safety would be a much more difficult task particularly with Cravens penciled in as the S/LB and S. Thomas (who was signed when Carter went to the IR last season) as the special teams ace.Have the Denver Broncos found their way? After the loss to preseason loss to Minnesota, I voiced my concerns about Broncos leadership. Since the roster cuts came down, I am encouraged that accountability and expectations are in place. First and foremost, I am relievedthat the Paxton Lynch experiment has finally come to an end. Credit to John Elway for making the tough choice and cutting bait on a draft pick that proved itself otherwise doomed. No longer will coach Vance Joseph be put in a position where the success of his team will be at odds with unattainable goals set for a disastrous 1st round pick. Truth be told, my heart goes out to Lynch. Like the rest of us, I thought his future in Denver would have more to it than it did. Let’s note the disappointment and learn from it, but not wallow in it. Like many, I was surprised that the Broncos so quickly swung an ax on Isaiah McKenzie. While he struggled (to put it kindly) last year, I thought he started to show promise this offseason. Not fumbling on every possession is a marked improvement that hopefully shows maturation and development in the young returner. I imagine reality had to set in pretty quick when Isaiah was cut, signed to the practice squad, and subsequently activated to the 53-man roster within just 48 hours. Few things will get someone’s attention quite like holding them over the edge of the abyss and then pulling them back to give them a second chance. Here’s hoping McKenzie makes the most of what is more than likely his last opportunity with the Denver Broncos. No pressure.The only move I question is the retention of running back Devontae Booker. In his time with the Broncos, Booker has proven that he isn’t a home run hitter. He’s not a bruiser. When it’s 3rd and 4, with the game on the line, there isn’t a defense out there that’s worried what Booker is going to do to them. That could change with the addition of Case Keenum and his ability to stretch the field Justin Hollins Denver Broncos Jersey , but the preseason provided evidence that more of the same is in store. That said, I have the highest of hopes that Booker finds himself and makes me eat these words. Pass the hot sauce, please.Denver hosts the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday to open the 2018 season. The history books of this year have yet to be written. Indications seem to be that the Broncos have learned from the mistakes from the last couple years and turned the page of missteps of recent history. Let’s hope so. Go Broncos!HORSE TRACKSMason's Mailbag: Broncos' future is already hereA majority of the team is homegrown, and most of those players have joined the team since 2016.Denver Broncos move on from 2016 first-round QB pick Paxton LynchThe Denver Broncos officially ended the Paxton Lynch experiment after he struggled to get on the field because of inconsistency issues.Broncos sign nine players to practice squadThe Broncos have one open spot on their practice squad.Paxton Lynch cut as Broncos move on from Manning successorPaxton Lynch was handed the Broncos offense a year after they won the Super Bowl. Now he's a free agent.Broncos’ once-prized quarterback is officially a bustThe Broncos cut quarterback Paxton Lynch and claimed quarterback Kevin Hogan on waivers from Washington.Hogan will step into the third-string role with the...Broncos place S Su'a Cravens on IR, sign WR Isaiah McKenzieCravens will be eligible to return halfway through the season.Broncos Start Regular Season With 4 Players On Reserve/Injured List 芦 CBS DenverThe Broncos will be starting the season with four players on the Reserve/Injured list.Broncos' Troy Fumagalli: Heads to IR - CBSSports.comBroncos' Troy Fumagalli: Heads to IRPaxton Lynch failure a reminder that Jerry Jones lucked into Dak Prescott – ProFootballTalkBroncos quarterback Paxton Lynch is officially a draft bust with today's decision to cut him. Broncos General Manager John Elway will rightly take criticism for drafting Lynch in the first round. But Elway wasn't the only NFL decision-maker who loved Lynch.Who tried to trade for Khalil Mack? 'Half the league called,' but three teams were close - CBSSports.comThe Raiders had plenty of suitors for the defensive end, but the Jets, Packers and 49ers might have come the closestRaiders GM Reggie McKenzie explains Khalil Mack trade, says they'll still 'pay top dollar to top players' - CBSSports.comThe Raiders traded their best player to the Bears, which is why the GM had some explaining to doJon Gruden: We weren’t offering Khalil Mack anything close to the Bears’ offer – ProFootballTalkOakland traded Khalil Mack to Chicago on Saturday, and the Bears promptly made Mack the highest-paid non-quarterback in the NFL. That's something the Raiders weren't going to do.Jon Gruden’s Raiders are the oldest NFL roster in years – ProFootballTalkJon Gruden is bringing the Over The Hill Gang back together. Gruden has assembled the oldest 53-man roster in the NFL in years. Jimmy Kempski of PhillyVoice.com, who has been calculating the average age of every opening-day NFL roster in 2012, reports that the Raiders' average age of 27.Gruden says Raiders could bring Martavis Bryant back next year – ProFootballTalkThe Raiders sending their third-round draft pick to Pittsburgh for wide receiver Martavis Bryant seems like a disastrous decision after Bryant was cut on Saturday, but coach Jon Gruden defended his decision today. Gruden even said Bryant could be back with the Raiders next year.Jon Gruden on Mack trade: 'Something had to happen' - NFL.comOne day after shipping out his best player for two first-round picks Justin Hollins Jersey 2019 , Jon Gruden defended his organization's decision. The reasoning, he said, was simple: The standoff had to end.Saints will reportedly sign former Patriots running back Mike Gillislee to one-year deal - CBSSports.comGillislee lost a competition to Jeremy Hill and was waived in roster cut-downsPanthers put Matt Kalil on injured reserve – ProFootballTalkThe Panthers got right tackle Daryl Williams back at practice on Sunday, but they won't have left tackle Matt Kalil on the field for a while. Kalil had his knee scoped recently and General Manager Marty Hurney announced on Sunday that he will be placed on injured reserve.Doug Pederson bristles at reporters over quarterback questions – ProFootballTalkAn earlier item based on a real-time tweet suggested that Eagles coach Doug Pederson isn't happy with reporters over the ongoing effort to find out whether Carson Wentz or Nick Foles will be starting at quarterback on Thursday night against the Falcons.Saints add running back depth, signing Mike Gillislee – ProFootballTalkThe Saints hosted running back Mike Gillislee on a visit Sunday. It didn't take long for them to make a deal. Gillislee signed a one-year deal with New Orleans a day after the Patriots cut him, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports.Waivers roundup: Giants claim DE Mario Edwards - NFL.comMario Edwards needed less than 24 hours to find a new home. The defensive end has been claimed via waivers by the New York Giants, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported.Kicker Dan Bailey working out for New York Jets - NFL.comDan Bailey's illustrious career with the Dallas Cowboys is over, but that doesn't mean his NFL days are finished. The New York Jets are working out Bailey, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per a source informed of the situation.