Redesign, Rebuild, Reclaim: the Denver Broncos Offensive Line
No Bronco endured more widespread criticism last year than Michael Schofield. Mark Schlereth didn’t really mince words with his fellow offensive lineman.
“I’m not trying to bash the kid, because I know that he’s trying hard. He’s overmatched. There’s some people that can’t play at this level. At this point in his career, he doesn’t belong in the game.”
Well, at this point in his career, it seems pretty clear that Schofield does belong in the game. The Broncos shifted him to guard as his speed/power combination matches up much better against giant maulers than quick flashes around the edge, and it’s been a rousing success so far.
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Schofield has yet to give up a sack or commit a penalty and is firmly entrenched at right guard for the defending Super Bowl champions. Not only that, but he is their best swing lineman, as he has played every position but center under Gary Kubiak. Last year’s struggles, including a historic beatdown at the hands of Khalil Mack, could wind up helping Schofield as he told Cameron Wolfe of the Denver Post:
“It really made me get back in the playbook to really know the offense. I think last year I was thinking too much about what do I do on this play and who’s my assignment instead of just playing.”