Slot or Nickel Cornerbacks. A slot cornerback is also referred to as a 'Nickel' cornerback. The slot corner is also dubbed the 'Nickel' corner because Nickel is the package that brings the extra defensive backs to the field. This also means that there are 5 defensive backs (nickel = 5 cents) on the field. Chris Harris: As passing offenses have evolved in the NFL, the need for top-flight slot cornerbacks has skyrocketed. Harris has been more than just a slot corner during his time with the Broncos.
Broncos Wire's series of greatest Denver Broncos of all-time continues in this edition as we look into the cornerback position.
Here, we will count down the top five cornerbacks who have ever played for the Broncos.
You'll see Broncos from just about every era on this list, all of whom were disruptive players who had their fair share of tipped passes and moments in the spotlight.
5. Tyrone Braxton
Tyrone 'Chicken' Braxton was drafted by the Broncos in the 12th round (334th overall) of the 1987 NFL Draft. He was considered an underdog throughout his entire professional career because of his small frame. Listed at 5-foot-11 and 185 pounds, Braxton was characterized with average speed, being too short, too light and too slow. In fact, his teammates used to make fun of him because he had chicken legs, hence the name 'Chicken'.
Despite all that, when Braxton stepped on the field, all the doubt went away. Over his 12-year tenure as a Bronco, he totaled 746 tackles, eight forced-fumbles, and 34 interceptions, which is tied with Champ Bailey for fourth on the Broncos all-time list.
Braxton would be higher on this list but he did play the majority of his snaps as a Bronco at the safety position.
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4. Ray Crockett
Donald 'Ray' Crockett was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the fourth round (86th overall) of the 1989 NFL Draft. Crockett spent five seasons as a Lion before signing with the Broncos as a free agent in 1994. Jade idol slot.
Crockett spent seven seasons in Denver while racking up 380 tackles, 10.5 sacks, and 17 interceptions; some very impressive numbers which ultimately landed him a spot on the Broncos 50th Anniversary second team.
Although Crockett was never a Pro-Bowler or an All-Pro selection, his timely manner and on-field consistency helped the Broncos to their back-to-back Super Bowl championships.
3. Chris Harris jr.
Although Chris Harris Jr. received numerous accolades and produced numbers that set him apart as one of the most successful defensive players in the history of Kansas football, he went undrafted (because of his size/speed, much like Tyrone Braxton) and signed with the Broncos as an undrafted free-agent (UDFA) in 2011.
Since then, Harris has become one of the elite cover cornerbacks in the entire NFL, having being named to two Pro Bowl teams (2014, 2015) and two All-Pro second teams (2014, 2015).
'He can play left corner, right corner, slot corner, in man coverage, zone coverage, or against the run, and do it all to an extremely high level, consistently, without giving anything big away,' says Pro Football Focus analyst Sam Monson.
Harris will continue to be a premier cornerback for the Broncos, as he was signed to a five-year contract extension in 2015.
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2. Louis Wright
Louis 'Lou-dini' Wright could do it all.
Wright was drafted by the Broncos in the first round (17th overall) of the 1975 NFL Draft. He spent his entire 12-year career as a member of the Orange Crush, while appearing on five Pro Bowl teams (1977–1979, 1983, 1985) and two All-Pro teams (1978, 1979).
'They use a term today of shutdown cornerback,' former Broncos defensive coordinator Joe Collier told the Denver Post. 'We didn't have that term back then, but Louie Wright was a shutdown cornerback. He was a great run defender. He played the left side and in those days most teams were right-handed and their running plays usually went to our left side.'
Wright's biggest accolade was obtaining a spot on the NFL's 1970s All-Decade team. One of the best cornerbacks of his day, Louis Wright deserves Hall of Fame consideration. He has never even landed among the 15 Hall of Fame finalists, which seems ridiculous when you consider his career accomplishments.
Here, we will count down the top five cornerbacks who have ever played for the Broncos.
You'll see Broncos from just about every era on this list, all of whom were disruptive players who had their fair share of tipped passes and moments in the spotlight.
5. Tyrone Braxton
Tyrone 'Chicken' Braxton was drafted by the Broncos in the 12th round (334th overall) of the 1987 NFL Draft. He was considered an underdog throughout his entire professional career because of his small frame. Listed at 5-foot-11 and 185 pounds, Braxton was characterized with average speed, being too short, too light and too slow. In fact, his teammates used to make fun of him because he had chicken legs, hence the name 'Chicken'.
Despite all that, when Braxton stepped on the field, all the doubt went away. Over his 12-year tenure as a Bronco, he totaled 746 tackles, eight forced-fumbles, and 34 interceptions, which is tied with Champ Bailey for fourth on the Broncos all-time list.
Braxton would be higher on this list but he did play the majority of his snaps as a Bronco at the safety position.
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4. Ray Crockett
Donald 'Ray' Crockett was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the fourth round (86th overall) of the 1989 NFL Draft. Crockett spent five seasons as a Lion before signing with the Broncos as a free agent in 1994. Jade idol slot.
Crockett spent seven seasons in Denver while racking up 380 tackles, 10.5 sacks, and 17 interceptions; some very impressive numbers which ultimately landed him a spot on the Broncos 50th Anniversary second team.
Although Crockett was never a Pro-Bowler or an All-Pro selection, his timely manner and on-field consistency helped the Broncos to their back-to-back Super Bowl championships.
3. Chris Harris jr.
Although Chris Harris Jr. received numerous accolades and produced numbers that set him apart as one of the most successful defensive players in the history of Kansas football, he went undrafted (because of his size/speed, much like Tyrone Braxton) and signed with the Broncos as an undrafted free-agent (UDFA) in 2011.
Since then, Harris has become one of the elite cover cornerbacks in the entire NFL, having being named to two Pro Bowl teams (2014, 2015) and two All-Pro second teams (2014, 2015).
'He can play left corner, right corner, slot corner, in man coverage, zone coverage, or against the run, and do it all to an extremely high level, consistently, without giving anything big away,' says Pro Football Focus analyst Sam Monson.
Harris will continue to be a premier cornerback for the Broncos, as he was signed to a five-year contract extension in 2015.
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2. Louis Wright
Louis 'Lou-dini' Wright could do it all.
Wright was drafted by the Broncos in the first round (17th overall) of the 1975 NFL Draft. He spent his entire 12-year career as a member of the Orange Crush, while appearing on five Pro Bowl teams (1977–1979, 1983, 1985) and two All-Pro teams (1978, 1979).
'They use a term today of shutdown cornerback,' former Broncos defensive coordinator Joe Collier told the Denver Post. 'We didn't have that term back then, but Louie Wright was a shutdown cornerback. He was a great run defender. He played the left side and in those days most teams were right-handed and their running plays usually went to our left side.'
Wright's biggest accolade was obtaining a spot on the NFL's 1970s All-Decade team. One of the best cornerbacks of his day, Louis Wright deserves Hall of Fame consideration. He has never even landed among the 15 Hall of Fame finalists, which seems ridiculous when you consider his career accomplishments.
1. Champ Bailey
Did you really expect anyone other than the Champ?
One could go on forever and ever about the career of Champ Bailey so I am going to keep this somewhat brief.
Roland 'Champ' Bailey was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the first round (7th overall) of the 1999 NFL Draft. He spent four seasons in Washington before being traded to the Broncos in exchange for running back Clinton Portis in 2004. The trade proved to be one of the best in the history of the Broncos as he is widely regarded as the best defender in their history.
'The one guy who's always jumped out at me was Champ Bailey. I remember going against Champ in 2003, and I ran a route … I think it was the first or second play … and I beat him. I beat him pretty good. He was pressed up. And then the next three or four plays, he just bench-pressed me. They lined me up at running back, and he lined up at linebacker. I just loved that there was no part of the field that he wasn't willing to go. And I think that's kinda been lost a little bit in this day and age,'' said Pro Bowl wide receiver Steve Smith Sr.
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There have been many cornerbacks throughout the years that had the ability to 'lock-up' a receiver for the majority of the game, but not Champ. He completely shut them down – so much so that quarterbacks would go entire games without looking in the direction of Bailey.
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Champ Bailey currently holds the record for the most Pro Bowl appearances by any cornerback in NFL history (12). He has been recognized on five All-Pro first teams (2003–2007, 2010) and two All-Pro second teams (2000, 2012). He was also selected to the 2000s NFL All-Decade team and the Broncos 50th Anniversary team.
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Bailey was released by Denver in 2014 following Super Bowl XLVIII, but later signed a one-day contract with the team in 2015 to officially retire as a Bronco. Champ is fully expected to be a first-ballot Hall of Famer in 2020.
