Jackson hasn't recorded more than two interceptions in a season since 2014, when he picked off three passes. His career best came in 2012, when he snagged four passes and took one back for a touchdown.

Fangio's scheme, though, could put him in a position to boost those totals.

"[His versatility] gives us a lot of options," Fangio said Friday. "Just from week to week we might be able to line him up where we feel he best fits to defend the team we're playing. He's smart enough to learn all the different positions. He's proven it in games and on tape that he can execute the positions, not just know what do to do, but play them competitively and at a high level. It's a big advantage and it helps when you're looking at other players that you have guys that can move around."

Jackson's presence could be equally as imposing in the run game and the short-passing game.

"I kind of pride myself on being physical, kind of imposing my will on the receivers or running backs if I get the chance," Jackson said. "I think those things throughout the course of a game can kind of change the game. It can spark your team or it can cause turnovers or things like that. Obviously those things can definitely work in our favor. Throughout my career, I've just always been that type of guy. Always wanted to get down on the line and be physical and tackle."

As he showed against the Broncos in November, he's more than capable of delivering that big hit. As President of Football Operations/General Manager John Elway said Friday, that's when Jackson offered running back Phillip Lindsay his "Welcome to the NFL" moment.

"I think I have a 1A and a 1B [favorite hit]," Jackson said. "That's probably the 1B. I had a similar hit a couple years back against the Vikings, a guy about the same size as Phillip. It's always better when you get a chance to hit somewhat of a smaller guy. It was actually the same side of the field, a little swing route, and I had the chance to kind of get a hit on him.