Denver Broncos: Contract players in the Super Bowl

Nov 22, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) reacts after throwing a touchdown pass to wide receiver Cody Latimer (14) against the Chicago Bears during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports /

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Jan 3, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) comes onto the field to replace quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) (not pictured) along side of center Matt Paradis (61) and center Max Garcia (73) and tackle Tyler Polumbus (76) in the third quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

Tyler Polumbus

Polumbus was brought in because he has familiarity with how Rick Dennison and Gary Kubiak operate offensively, he’s a veteran player, he’s a local product from Colorado State, and he’s a guy that this coaching staff could trust in a time of crisis.

The Broncos lost both Ryan Clady and Ty Sambrailo this year at the left tackle position. That’s a bit scary for a first-year coaching staff, no matter how good the rest of the team is. Sambrailo was available and signed right away, and he’s played a key role for the Broncos this year.

Not only has he played both the right and left tackle positions, Polumbus has served as an additional lineman when needed at times.

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