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The veteran journeyman is happy to do whatever he can to bring some wins to Denver."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Broncos NewsBroncos 2019 Draft ClassBroncos PodcastsBroncos 2019 ScheduleKey Offseason DatesCommunity RulesFull ArchiveBroncos StoriesScheduleRosterStatsOdds Shop About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub ✕Broncos podcastsDekoda Watson feels back at home in DenverNew Womens Royce Freeman Jersey ,22commentsThe veteran journeyman is happy to do whatever he can to bring some wins to Denver. Dekoda Watson feels back at home in DenverRon Chenoy-USA TODAY SportsDekoda Watson loves being back in Denver.Joining 1st & 10 @ 10 this morning, Watson told the crew he had been out with his wife in Napa Valley for their anniversary when he got the call from John Lynch. He saw his GM’s phone number and thought, “oh boy, this can’t be good.” So he hung up. Lynch called back, and Watson hung up again.Finally Lynch texted and Watson called back to find out he was going to be traded. Once again, Watson’s first reaction was that it wasn’t going to end well for him.Then Lynch told him they had traded him back to Denver, a team he played with for one season in 2016.“And when he said ‘Denver,’ I said, ‘Well how about that,’” Watson said laughing. “I’m just glad to be back. It was perfect. I love the Broncos.”Listen to "5-08-19 Dekoda Watson on 1st & 10" on Spreaker.Heading into his 10th year in the league, the linebacker mainly played special teams for the Broncos as well as some outside linebacker where he had one forced fumble, one sack and six tackles.Perhaps not much to brag about Courtland Sutton Jersey , but the veteran journeyman isn’t trying to get stats. He’s trying to do anything to keep playing another year in the NFL.“I’m willing to do anything - defense, special teams, whatever it is, whatever needs to be done, just wanting to put my best foot forward and just get some wins and be able to contribute,” he said. “I just want to do as much as I can to play as long as I can in the league.”And he loves getting to do that in the Mile High City.“I love this city,” Watson said, adding that as a “country boy,” he loves seeing the mountains every day. “I love the fans. This is one of the most exciting stadiums I’ve been in.”And although the team is quite a bit different than when he was here three years ago, Watson is happy to see many of his old teammates in the locker room - but also the familiar faces around Dove Valley. “Of course I love the camaraderie here, not only with my teammates but with everybody in the organization - the cooks, the janitors Royce Freeman Jersey White , security guards, training staff, equipment staff. Everybody,” he said. “I felt at home, felt respected...I’m happy to come back.”John Elway’s trade for Watson in exchange for a fifth-round draft pick during the draft weekend was perplexing to many, but Watson’s veteran leadership and special teams prowess is a big hint why the Broncos got him back.“We’re excited about having Dekoda back,” Elway said after the draft, noting that Watson led in special teams tackles and could help in the outside pass rush. “We just thought it was an opportunity to bring him back so we took advantage of that.” Watson had also become a team captain mid-season during his time on the team, so his potential to help a young linebacker corps as well as special teamers is a no-brainer.Watson is just fine with that role. “It’s about what can I do now...showing young guys that a lot of your opportunities can come from being a great special teams player,” Watson added. “And that can carry you for a long, long time.”Although Watson is just getting to know Vic Fangio and Ed Donatell, he likes what he sees and the emphasis on fundamentals and details. Watson also likes getting to work under special teams coordinator Tom McMahon who coached some of his friends at the Colts.“They thought very highly him Courtland Sutton Jersey White ,” Watson said. “He’s very very passionate about the game and that’s something I just love.” In episode 49 of the Broncos & Bratwurst podcast above, we talk a little about the QB situation but since it seems clear that Brandon Allen is the stand-in for the next few weeks and Drew Lock will take the reins for the rest of the season, we will write instead about the Broncos matchup with the Vikings. Minnesota is, without doubt, one of the most talented team in the NFL. They have a good QB, a great RB and a great pass rusher plus solid everything else. The Broncos have a good pass defense, a great WR, a good RB and....not sure about everything else. Can the Broncos win in the frozen Northlands? Sure. “And that’s all I have to say ‘bout that.”Here are ten facts you may not know about the Purple and Gold and the Orange and Blue. 5 things you may not know about the Minnesota Vikings:#1. Danielle Hunter has 48.5 sacks through 4 1⁄2 seasons (previous fact was fake news)#2. The Viking mascot is named Viktor and he has his very own lore #3. Stefon Diggs has four fumbles in 2019. Two more than the second most butterfingery WR. #4. Dalvin Cook has more receptions (40) than JuJu Smith Schuster(36) and Davante Adams (39).#5. Kirk Cousins is third in the NFL in Quarterback rating (Wilson, Mahomes) and third in average yard per pass (8.6)5 things you may not know about the Denver Broncos:#1 Joe Flacco was sacked 26 times in eight games this season, Cousins has been sacked 17 times in 10. #2. Phillip Lindsay is averaging 4.9 yards per carry - the same as Dalvin Cook.#3. Todd Davis and Justin Simmons are tied for the team-lead with 53 total tackles in 2019. Blake Martinez has 102. #4. record of 44-41 (thanks Packers). Their last seven opponents have an overall record of 38-28. #5. In the years between John Elway and Peyton Manning (‘99 - 2012) the Broncos had nine QBs start at least two games. In the time between Manning and now (2016 - 2019) the Broncos have started six QBs at least twice. Vic Fangio and company have had an extra week to prepare for the Vikings and it will give us a glimpse into what they can do with more than normal prep time. If Minnesota wins because they have the better talent, no issues. If they win because the Broncos seem unprepared or badly coached....big issues.Go Broncos!