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Any chance we keep Chris Harris, Jr., and move him back to the slot corner? He’s obviously not capable of handling one-on-one with the best anymore.

— @bradleyconger

Yes, there is a very good chance the team and Harris find common ground on a contract that would keep him in a Broncos No. 25 jersey for the rest of his career. It’s unlikely he will be a full-time slot back because that means he wouldn’t be on the field for at least 20% of the snaps and he’ll still be one of the Broncos’ top two cornerbacks in 2020 even if the team uses a high draft pick on a cover man. In Harris’ defense, he draws the toughest matchup on the field every week and top receivers get their catches. That said, if Harris plays in the slot during sub-package downs and outside in the base scheme, the Broncos should be comfortable with that.

Ryan, Drew Lock had his first bad game with the Broncos on Sunday. It was bound to happen. Cause for concern or just a bump in the road? I think it’s a major win if he does well in his next two starts.

— Micah, Parker

Lock was 18-of-40 passing against Kansas City and yes, a clunker was bound to happen. But I would throw this game out. Watch the video. Learn from it. And then move on to Detroit. It shouldn’t be a cause for concern because the Chiefs are a better team who jumped out to a two-score lead, forcing the Broncos to become one-dimensional to even get back in the game (didn’t work). Offensive coordinator Rich Scangarello’s goal for the final two games is two-fold: 1. Try and win, and 2. Draw up two game plans to have Lock sling it around early in the game. Detroit has allowed 30 touchdown passes this year and has only six interceptions. Opportunities should be available.

So Von Miller had some heavy words after Sunday’s game. How does this impact his future with the team? It feels like the old guard is departing. I don’t know if I should feel sad about past glory or hopeful about a new future.

— Daniel, Westminster

Miller was absolutely on fire after losing to the Chiefs and there is almost always a method to his words. This wasn’t some young player popping off because of his role or because of the losing. This was a nine-year veteran who could have seen Sunday’s product and realized just how wide the gulf is between the Broncos and Kansas City. General manager John Elway can’t make the emotional decision and deal Miller because of what he’s saying. As for how you should feel, appreciate the golden years (2012-15) and have some optimism about the future.

Noah Fant had another huge play Sunday. When are the Broncos going to start focusing on him as their No. 2 target behind Courtland Sutton? DaeSean Hamilton is a lost cause and while I like Tim Patrick, Fant looks fantastic.

— Tommy King, Denver

Fant had the Broncos’ only big play against Kansas City, a 43-yard catch-and-run on fourth-and-1. We don’t know how much he would have been targeted in the game plan Sunday because he entered with foot/hip injuries and then banged up his shoulder on the aforementioned catch. Fant is a big part of the offense — his 37 catches are third-most and his three touchdown catches are second-most. Hamilton hasn’t found his niche (17 catches in 14 games), but Patrick has made some big plays since returning from his broken hand.

Did the Broncos decide to not cover Travis Kelce? How was he open every single play?! We’ve had issues defending big, athletic tight ends for years. Isn’t there someone we can sign or draft to address this in the offseason?

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He literally did whatever he wanted to do. Kelce has four games of at least 10 catches … and two are against the Broncos — 11 for 160 in 2016 and 11 for 142 on Sunday. Drafting linebacker Devin Bush at No. 10 overall would have helped solve the issue of covering tight ends, but Kelce also had success against the Broncos’ defensive backs. I would expect the Broncos to make a play for a veteran inside linebacker in free agency and/or draft one in the first two days.

Ryan, is there any word on a deal being done soon with Justin Simmons or Shelby Harris? These guys are the heart of this defense and it would be a shame to lose either or both.

— Sean, San Diego

Simmons said the week of the season opener that his camp and the Broncos had tabled talks until after the season. He bet on himself and has delivered. Harris is a different story. He is playing on the restricted free-agent tender, so the Broncos didn’t feel it was important to give him a multi-year deal last offseason. If I was Harris, I would sit tight and see what the market looks like in March.