ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos infused some much-needed youth into their defensive backfield. They still have a gaping hole on the defensive line.
The Broncos selected AP All-America safety Quinton Carter of Oklahoma in the fourth round Saturday, one day after grabbing safety Rahim Moore of UCLA in the second round.
Both said they count Broncos safety Brian Dawkins as their hero and look forward to learning from him. But they might ultimately speed the end of Dawkins’ career. One of four thirtysomething starters, Dawkins will be 38 next season and is coming off an injury-riddled 2010.
The Broncos didn’t address their biggest need — defensive tackle — in the first four rounds.
