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Denver Broncos Ring of Fame candidates on the 2018 roster

By Andrew Wade

DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 01: (L-R) Shannon Sharpe, Floyd Little, Gary Zimmerman and John Elway present Annabel Bowlen with a ring at the induction of Broncos Owner Pat Bowlen into the Broncos' Ring of Fame during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on November 1, 2015 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 01: (L-R) Shannon Sharpe, Floyd Little, Gary Zimmerman and John Elway present Annabel Bowlen with a ring at the induction of Broncos Owner Pat Bowlen into the Broncos' Ring of Fame during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on November 1, 2015 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /
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Matt Paradis
SANTA CLARA, CA – FEBRUARY 07: Matt Paradis #61 of the Denver Broncos reacts after a play against the Carolina Panthers in the second quarter during Super Bowl 50 at Levi’s Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

Matt Paradis

Matt Paradis is the forgotten gem on the Denver Broncos previously dismal offensive line. With the line revamped and Paradis finally healthy, I expect casual fans will become much more familiar with the Broncos center.

Despite battling injuries all last season that left Paradis missing most practices, he still started every game. In fact, he hasn’t missed a game since stepping into the starters role in his second year.

As far as statistics go, he posted a 75.2 rating according to Pro Football Focus, good for 8th. The previous year, Paradis posted a career high 90.4 rating which made him the top center in the league. Additionally, he allowed no sacks last year, the only Broncos starter that can claim that.

Paradis’ chance of making the Ring of Fame depends on his injury status and his ability to secure a long-term contract with Denver. Elway drafted a possible project/replacement in Colorado native Sam Jones, and contract negotiations have yet to begin.

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