Depth Chart Impact
Garett Bolles will have the biggest addition on the depth chart as he slides into the starting left tackle spot. Adding him to the mix means that the Broncos have more depth across the entire unit. Former starter, Ty Sambrailo can now be used as a swing tackle or fight for a starting job elsewhere.
Denver’s offensive line could quickly go from a weakness to a strength after their offseason moves. The starting group should feature Bolles at left tackle, Max Garcia at left guard, Matt Paradis at center, Ronald Leary at right guard and Menelik Watson at right tackle.
This leaves talented players like Sambrailo, Michael Schofield and Donald Stephenson on the bench.
Denver’s problems along the offensive line last year were a major contributor to them missing the playoffs. They just weren’t able to establish a consistent ground game nor were they able to protect the quarterback.
It shouldn’t be a shock that we saw both Paxton Lynch and Trevor Seimian have major ups and downs last year. Young and inexperienced quarterbacks need time in the pocket to see the field. We have seen younger quarterback have their careers derailed due to poor offensive line play.