It’s been nearly a decade since the Denver Broncos last had an offensive lineman make the Pro Bowl.
Will the Broncos have an offensive lineman make the Pro Bowl this year?
That is the question.
This is the debate.
With Sean Payton and George Paton’s last pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos selected center Alex Forsyth out of Oregon. Did the Broncos find a gem in the draft in Forsyth? Where does Forsyth fit in with the Broncos’ center room this year? Can he compete with Lloyd Cushenberry for the team’s starting center job under Russell Wilson? What about after this year? Do the Broncos deserve an A grade for drafting the center?
With the 2023 NFL Draft just over a week away, the Denver Broncos’ draft board is nearly finalized. Can Sean Payton and George Paton draft the best available player with their first few picks in the draft? Or do they need to prioritize certain positions over others? What is the Broncos’ most glaring need heading into the draft? Is it on the offensive side, such as center? Or on the defensive side? Additionally, would Wisconsin center Joe Tippmann be an instant upgrade over Lloyd Cushenberry if the Broncos drafted him this year?
The Denver Broncos made major moves along their offensive line this year in free agency by dishing out big-time contracts to former San Francisco 49ers’ offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey and former Baltimore Ravens offensive guard Ben Powers. Are both of those high-paid players better than Garett Bolles, Quinn Meinerz and Lloyd Cushenberry? Who is Sean Payton’s best offensive lineman? Could a center that George Paton potentially drafts this year be in the conversation for the team’s best offensive lineman? Also, the guys preview the Broncos March Madness Bracket. Is Pat Surtain II better than D.J. Jones? What about Jerry Jeudy against Tim Patrick? Justin Simmons and Ben Powers? And finally, Javonte Williams or Mike McGlinchey?
The Denver Broncos have roughly $12 million in cap space entering the NFL’s 2023 new league year. But the team could open up significantly more cap space by moving on from many players on each side of the ball. Should Sean Payton and George Paton consider cutting Garett Bolles, Graham Glasgow, Lloyd Cushenberry and Chase Edmonds on the offensive side of the ball to free up cap space? What about Brandon McManus? Also, could trading for Derrick Henry be the best way to help turn Russell Wilson around?
The Broncos’ offensive line has been crushed by injuries this year.
But major help could be on the way for Sunday’s game against the Raiders.
Both of the Broncos' offensive guard spots appear to be up for grabs entering training camp.
During the offseason, two guards "surprised" Nathaniel Hackett with their play.
The guys discuss the new dynamic between Nathaniel Hackett and Kareem Jackson that is changing the Broncos' culture, break down if Lloyd Cushenberry is already pulling away with Denver's starting center job, answer listener questions and much more.
After missing Russell Wilson's first workout camp in San Diego, for legitimate reasons, Jerry Jeudy had a one-on-one workout session with Russ at his facility in Souther in California.
"I learned a lot with him," Jeudy said on Wednesday, giving an insight to his eventful offseason.
COVID-19 has rocked the Denver Broncos and the Los Angeles Chargers this week. But at this moment, it is the Broncos who are trending in the wrong direction.
Despite taking extra precautions, COVID-19 hit the Denver Broncos hard on Wednesday.
But thanks to the new NFL protocols, the Broncos have a chance to get multiple players back before Sunday’s game against the Chargers.
The Broncos dominated the Cowboys on Sunday.
But injuries dominated Denver.
Here’s the most up-to-date information you need to know about all of the Broncos' injuries.
By Tuesday afternoon, George Paton and Vic Fangio must narrow down the Broncos' roster from 80 players to the final 53.
Here's who is projected to make the final roster.
No wonder Bradley Chubb was smiling broadly when he walked onto the field for pre-practice calisthenics.
Realistically, it's fair to expect Quinn Meinerz to be ready to take a starting job in 2022.
But it's not out of the realm of possibility he steals a starting job at some point his rookie season.
Just a year after using a third-round pick on Lloyd Cushenberry, the Broncos used another third-round pick on his potential replacement.
But drafting a center wasn't a surprise to Lloyd. He saw it coming.
And he welcomes the competition.
The Broncos have a plan. They'll stick with it unless and until circumstances dictate otherwise.
Garett Bolles, Graham Glasgow and Ja'Wuan James are all among the highest-paid players in the NFL at their respective positions, while Dalton Risner and Lloyd Cushenberry were both Day 2 picks.
But that doesn't mean George Paton will stay put with Denver's offensive line as it's currently constructed, especially with major questions at right tackle.
The expectations for Cushenberry entering his rookie season were simple: Become the Broncos' starting center by Week 1 and keep the job for the entire year.
The third-round pick did that. Mission accomplished.
Graham Glasgow was John Elway’s biggest free agent signing in 2019. Glasgow turned out to be Elway’s last big-time free agent signing as the general manager of the Denver Broncos too.
But did that high price tag translate to the field? Here’s a look at Glasgow’s first season with the Broncos.
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