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Five Candidates Who Could Fill In For Shaq Barrett

By Cody Roark

Jan 1, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Oakland Raiders tackle Donald Penn (72) and offensive guard Kelechi Osemele (70) pass block on Denver Broncos outside linebacker Shaquil Barrett (48) and and outside linebacker Von Miller (58) in the first half at Sports Authority Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Oakland Raiders tackle Donald Penn (72) and offensive guard Kelechi Osemele (70) pass block on Denver Broncos outside linebacker Shaquil Barrett (48) and and outside linebacker Von Miller (58) in the first half at Sports Authority Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 27, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos linebacker Vontarrius Dora (68) tackles Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) to the turf during the second half of a preseason game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos defeated the Rams 17-9. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 27, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos linebacker Vontarrius Dora (68) tackles Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) to the turf during the second half of a preseason game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos defeated the Rams 17-9. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

Vontarrius Dora is the first prime candidate to step up in the absence of Shaq Barrett. Dora saw action in only one game in 2016 and didn’t register a single tackle. However, Dora at 6’3 255 lb’s can set the edge and get to the quarterback.

Dora in his senior year at Louisiana Tech registered career highs in tackles and sacks. Dora sacked the quarterback six times and tallied 48 total tackles. In my opinion, Dora is the premiere guy to step in and make an immediate impact.

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