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Can Su’a Cravens make the transition this year from linebacker to safety?" Denver Broncos Roster2019 Broncos roster review: Safety Su’a CravensNew John Elway Jersey ,73commentsCan Su’a Cravens make the transition this year from linebacker to safety?MDTSu’a Cravens came to the Denver Broncos last offseason via a trade with Washington that was rumored all offseason, and then finally happened. He has been a player that has received a lot of attention and there was excitement when he was brought in, that he could carve out a nice role here defending running backs and tight ends. Unfortunately, like much of Cravens’ career so far, he didn’t live up to the, perhaps too lofty expectations Broncos Country had for him.Cravens continued to struggle with injuries last year, and only was active for five games, playing 10% of the total defensive snaps in 2018. When he was active, Cravens played anywhere from 20% - 50% of the snaps on defense - mostly being brought in for sub-packages.The GoodI really liked Cravens coming to Denver and broke down some of his film when he was first acquired. I saw some of those same traits in 2018, although he was used infrequently. When he was on the field, Cravens played well and showed good play recognition Womens Joe Flacco Jersey , run support, and was rarely out of position.The key benefit he brings is the ability to fill that box safety/dime linebacker role and add coverage ability while still protecting against the run in sub-packages. He still looked to have his speed and change of direction as well, so that’s a positive sign, considering his injury issues.The BadFirst of all, Cravens needs to be able to stay available. I know there were some rumblings that he found himself in Vance Joseph’s doghouse, and several players indicated that Joseph wasn’t always playing the best players, Cravens being one of those, but he still missed several games due to injury again.I have still yet to see Cravens play a true safety position since his freshman year in college. So far in the NFL, Cravens has essentially played linebacker, with linebacker responsibilities. Vic Fangio and Donatell have made it very clear that if Cravens is going to make this team, it’s going to be as a full-blown safety. They have a history of developing DBs Joe Flacco Jersey White , so anything is possible, but this is a major concern, especially in a system that asks a lot of its safeties.QuotableVic FangioDC Ed Donatell on the role that S Su’a Cravens will play this seasonOn Cravens’ enthusiasm during this learning processShelby HarrisSu’a Craven’s roster status with the BroncosAlthough I am a Cravens fan and am rooting for him, I’m not sure he makes it onto the final 53. Under a new defense that requires their safeties to be interchangeable and routinely handle deep responsibilities, the realist in me just doesn’t see Cravens making it. I hope he proves me wrong and is able to transition from a linebacker to a safety, but it will be a big leap. The Denver Broncos completed their public training camp sessions. Attendance was light, but one young fan had a pretty awesome moment with Von Miller." Denver Broncos Training CampDenver Broncos PhotosGallery: Day 17 of Broncos training campNew,14commentsThe Denver Broncos completed their public training camp sessions. Attendance was light, but one young fan had a pretty awesome moment with Von Miller. MDTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:Gallery: Day 17 of Broncos training campTwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmail Grid View Broncos OLB Von Miller (58), Head Coach Vic Fangio (middle), and OLB Bradley Chubb (55) clap with the crowd. 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Casey Barrett - Mile High Report Broncos NT Shelby Harris tosses a freshly autographed ball back to a fan.Casey Barrett - Mile High Report Broncos DE Adam Gotsis signs a fans footballCasey Barrett - Mile High Report Broncos DE Derek Wolfe signs a young fans jerseyCasey Barrett - Mile High Report Von Miller takes a selfie with a fan.Casey Barrett - Mile High Report A little fan watches Von Miller autograph his capCasey Barrett - Mile High Report Broncos OLB Bradley Chubb signs autographs for fans Broncos rookie QB Drew Lock signs a young fan’s shirt. Casey Barrett - Mile High Report Wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders has some fun with the fans. Casey Barrett - Mile High Report Broncos rookie OL Dalton Risner poses with kids that are a part of his foundation, Risener Up.Casey Barrett - Mile High Report Dalton Risner and the Risner Up Foundation posse. Casey Barrett - Mile High Report Emmanuel Sanders talks with members of the media. Casey Barrett - Mile High Report Bradley Chubb speaks with the press after practiceCasey Barrett - Day 17 of training camp as the final day fans would be able to come out and attend the practice sessions. The attendance for the final day of training camp seemed a little light, but perhaps the show ending on a Tuesday was the cause.Head Coach Vic Fangio thanked fans for coming out all Summer and hopes the team will win enough games to see the bank full next year. “I was glad to have them out here and I thank them for coming,” Fangio said. “Maybe we’ll win enough this year that the bank will be full next year.”For the rest of the week the Broncos will host the San Francisco 49ers with some joint practice sessions. Those sessions will be similar to what fans witnessed during every other day of training camp, except it will be against the other team.“There will be no tackling,” Fangio said of the joint practice sessions. “It will be just like watching our practice except we’re going against them.”The teams will play on Monday, August 19th.