Jonathon Cooper: “I don’t think anybody on this defense is surprised we’re doing this.” Dumping veterans Gregory, Clark last year brought energy to the pass rush.
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — About this time last year, the Broncos were dumping their only two proven pass rushers, Randy Gregory and Frank Clark.
Through four games this year, the Denver defense ranks No. 2 in sacks with 16, just behind Minnesota’s 17.
“I don’t think anybody on this defense is surprised we’re doing this,’’ said Broncos’ outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper. “Maybe outside they might be, but I never was. I knew the type of guys that we had, especially when you add the type of guy like JFM [John Franklin-Myers].
“We’ve been able to get after people and teams all year,” Cooper said. “As long as we keep taking care of business and keep rushing together, keep getting more of a feel for each other when we’re out there, we’re only going to get …