Why the Denver Broncos and Justin Simmons weren't able to agree on a long-term deal

The Denver Broncos and free safety Justin Simmons weren't able to come to terms on a long-term contract extension by Wednesday's 2pm MT deadline. Many fans in Broncos Country are frustrated with the reality, but it goes beyond what the Broncos were able to accommodate. As the looming economic uncertainty about the 2021 NFL salary cap, the Broncos offered Simmons a contract that would have placed him in the pay category as a top 5 safety. Simmons is willing to bet on himself and potentially drive his price up even further for the Broncos. Cody Roark and Patrick Chiotti discuss the Simmons contract plus which Broncos rookie will be under the microscope the most when they report next week at Training Camp and which position battles will be the most critical? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices