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Denver Broncos: 10 Players From the Senior Bowl That Should Be of Interest

By Carl Dumler

Nov 27, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos general manager John Elway before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 27, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos general manager John Elway before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 5, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Southern California Trojans right tackle Zach Banner (73) defends against Arkansas State Red Wolves defensive end Ja'Von Rolland-Jones (11) at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 5, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Southern California Trojans right tackle Zach Banner (73) defends against Arkansas State Red Wolves defensive end Ja’Von Rolland-Jones (11) at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Zach Banner, OT, USC

Zach Banner is a monster of a man.  At one point, it was rumored that he was tipping the scales at over 400 lbs.  He has committed to getting himself in shape and is down to a reported 360 lbs.  At 6’9” tall and that kind of weight he is not an easy player to move.  In fact, you might notice a little theme among this list of guys who can move people at will.  I’m guessing many of you are like me in just hating to ever see the Broncos have a 3rd and 1 play knowing there was little chance we would pick it up.  With the addition of somebody like a Zach Banner I don’t think that is as big of a problem moving forward.

There really is so much to like about his game.  A great example is that you would think a man of his size would struggle to move his feet but he has surprisingly quick feet.  He has a massive wing span to make it difficult to ever get the edge on him.  On top of all that he is known as an incredible leader in the locker room.  His coach has said there are times at halftime of the game he will just go into his office and let Banner address the team to get them ready for the 2nd half.  The Broncos Offensive Line needs somebody who is willing to step up and maybe Zach Banner can be that guy.

He does have some things to work on and this week at the Senior Bowl is as good as any.  At 6’9” there are times he can find himself off balance and out of position.  He plays a bit high making it where his hand placement is inconsistent.  His kick slide can also be a bit slow at times.  Most of these things can be worked on and improved upon.

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