5 Reasons the Denver Broncos Will Miss the Playoffs

June 9, 2015; Englewood, CO, USA; Denver Broncos tackle Ty Sambrailo (74) during mini camp activities at the Broncos training facility. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

The Broncos will enter the 2015 season with a make-shift offensive line. During the 2014 season Peyton Manning did not get much help up front, and the running game struggled at the start of the season. Manning has never taken a lot of sacks, but in 2015, he may find himself on his back more often than not. Football all starts in the trenches, and the offensive line has only one returning starter, and he is not even playing in the same position in 2015. Louis Vasquez is moving back to his best position, but he will be the only name Broncos Country can recognize up front. Ryan Clady’s injury has opened up the left tackle spot to rookie Ty Sambrailo. Ben Garland is going to move from the practice squad to a starting role. Center could be Gino Gradkowski or Matt Paradis – not exactly household names. Right tackle will be either Michael Schofield or Chris Clarke. This unit will need to get in sync quick, or the running game will go nowhere, and Manning will need to acquire a taste for grass.