The Broncos need help. Their secondary is depleted, their defensive line is aging, their offensive line needs help on the interior, their tight end room is almost empty and they could really use a dependable and explosive returner.



Then, of course, there’s the quarterback situation, an issue four years in the making that has no obvious resolution in sight. They have a starter, for now, in Case Keenum, but no backup and no long-term plan.



With a month before the start of free agency (negotiation window opens March 11), the Broncos have a lengthy shopping list that spans all three phases. Luckily, they have the means to find help and the roster flexibility to expand their cap space, if necessary.



Although they could still make transactions to alter their spending limits, here is the Broncos’ cap situation for now (figures via NFLPA and Overthecap.com):



• 2019 NFL salary cap: The 2019 cap will range from $187 million to $191.1 million,...