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Redesign, Rebuild, Reclaim: the Denver Broncos Offensive Line

By Jacob Weindling

Sep 18, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian (13) prepares to take a snap from center Matt Paradis (61) across from the Indianapolis Colts in the second half at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian (13) prepares to take a snap from center Matt Paradis (61) across from the Indianapolis Colts in the second half at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 8, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos fullback Andy Janovich (32) runs through the tackle of Carolina Panthers free safety Kurt Coleman (20) in the second quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 8, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos fullback Andy Janovich (32) runs through the tackle of Carolina Panthers free safety Kurt Coleman (20) in the second quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /

As my definitely 100% sober tweet from inside Mile High during the Broncos home opener expressed: the fullback isn’t going anywhere. Andy Janovich is mostly known for taking his first NFL touch 28 yards to the house on opening night, but through the first four games, he has been the best fullback in the NFL per PFF, while also playing more downs than any other fullback in the league.

He is a big part of why the Broncos run game has been more effective than last season (granted, Valor Christian High School’s offense is more effective than the Broncos offense was last season, but Janovich is legitimately good). He was the Broncos’ highest graded offensive player against Tampa Bay, second only on the team to Aqib Talib who set up shop in Jameis Winston’s nightmares.

Plus, he’s an ace on special teams, as he’s already made a couple big tackles to stop would be long returns. While the rest of the league has descended into a perverted version of flag football, the Broncos are winning with tried and true tactics: good line play, great defending, and a fullback busting open big runs. One of the biggest weaknesses on last year’s championship squad is no more.

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