The NFL’s highest-paid safety believes his team is ready to snatch back the mantle of best defense in football.

Speaking to Good Morning Football, Simmons highlighted his excitement at reuniting with the likes of Von Miller and company in 2021.

“This defense is going to be definitely one that is really fun to play with,” Simmons said.

“We have talent all across the board. I’m really excited this year, too, because in our division, we have teams like the Chiefs, and the Raiders, and the Chargers — and those are some high-powered offenses. So we’re going to need a defense that’s ready to go week in and week out because we play the best in our division.

“And so in terms of goals, team defensive goals, we want to be No. 1. We feel like we have the talent across the board to be able to get after the quarterback, get some turnovers — that’s an area we struggled in the past couple years.

“So just really looking forward to competing out there, and going against some of the best offenses in the league. Like I said, from a defensive standpoint, we feel like we can be No. 1. So, that’s our goal.”

Vic Fangio will be under pressure to improve Denver’s underwhelming defensive performance last season, and more broadly, their win total. With the addition of Patrick Surtain III through the draft and a returning Von Miller, the Broncos are every chance of returning to their defenses of old.