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Denver Broncos: Defensive line 2018 position preview

By Sayre Bedinger

DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 15: Defensive end Derek Wolfe #95 of the Denver Broncos is introduced to the crowd before a game against the New York Giants at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on October 15, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 15: Defensive end Derek Wolfe #95 of the Denver Broncos is introduced to the crowd before a game against the New York Giants at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on October 15, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /
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Domata Peko
DENVER, CO – SEPTEMBER 17: Nose tackle Domata Peko #94 of the Denver Broncos reacts after making a defensive stop against the Dallas Cowboys in the first half of a game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 17, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /

Domata Peko, age 33

Some thought the Broncos were fools for believing Domata Peko had anything left in the tank after a couple of down seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals.

As it turns out, he was simply playing out of position on a team that wasn’t nearly as talented as it had once been.

The Broncos got Peko back in the correct position, and he became a Pro Bowl alternate, showing off not only an ability to make stops in the run game but also provide some pass rush for the Broncos.

He, unfortunately, saw a streak of 123 straight games come to an end, but in his 14 games last season, Peko was one of the most effective defensive linemen and a player the Broncos could rely on to make big plays week in and week out.

Peko brings leadership to the Broncos and still feels like he has a lot of good football left in him. After the 2017 season, it’s hard to argue with him.

Peko was a major reason the Broncos’ defense was able to rank among the best in the NFL against the run.

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