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"Denver defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio calls Omar Bolden the Broncos' Swiss Army knife.
The third-year defensive back from Arizona State adds a dose of versatility to a defense packed with Pro Bowlers and gives Del Rio the ability to sprinkle in some exotic formations.
''We play him everywhere. He knows the nickel, the corner, the safety, the joker, the dime. He can play a lot of different spots for us,'' Del Rio said. ''When you learn safety, you're forced to learn all those different positions and you have a great feel for how it all ties together. I see his confidence growing.''
Not just on defense, either. Bolden has emerged as a special teams standout. ...
'The way he's playing on special teams right now is outstanding,'' Del Rio said. ''The way he's preparing each week to play with great energy and being able to do different roles is very valuable for us.''
You'd think Bolden would be, well, emboldened by such high praise. No. He insists he's not even at full strength yet following knee surgery that scuttled his senior season." ...
"Denver defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio calls Omar Bolden the Broncos' Swiss Army knife.
The third-year defensive back from Arizona State adds a dose of versatility to a defense packed with Pro Bowlers and gives Del Rio the ability to sprinkle in some exotic formations.
''We play him everywhere. He knows the nickel, the corner, the safety, the joker, the dime. He can play a lot of different spots for us,'' Del Rio said. ''When you learn safety, you're forced to learn all those different positions and you have a great feel for how it all ties together. I see his confidence growing.''
Not just on defense, either. Bolden has emerged as a special teams standout. ...
'The way he's playing on special teams right now is outstanding,'' Del Rio said. ''The way he's preparing each week to play with great energy and being able to do different roles is very valuable for us.''
You'd think Bolden would be, well, emboldened by such high praise. No. He insists he's not even at full strength yet following knee surgery that scuttled his senior season." ...
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