Versatility is king in the modern NFL, and no position on the Fangio defense is asked to wear as many hats as his safeties. Typically beginning a play out of a two high shell, a Broncos’ safety may need to spin down to add a hat to the box to help in run defense, or he may have to follow a receiver in motion across the formation, or perhaps he stays deep and picks up the second vertical threat.
You get the idea.
The importance of safeties in the Fangio defense made solidifying depth a clear need this offseason, and George Paton doubled down by drafting two safeties in the fifth round of his first draft.