The Denver Broncos ink up Dalton Risner to a contract
Dalton Risner spoke glowingly about being a future Denver Broncos player before NFL Draft began and now he has signed his first contract with the team.
It is hard to believe that ten offensive linemen were drafted before the Denver Broncos selected Dalton Risner with the 41st selection. Maybe it was by fate that Risner became a Broncos offensive linemen, but it was a definite need.
Risner signed his first contract and now it is time to put on those ”work boots” and go to work. Earlier, it was reported that both he and Drew Lock were planning to hold out due to figuring out contracts that connects each other. It appears as if Denver found a way to make one or both men happy.
The versatile part of Risner’s game had to catch the eyes of the scouts during the draft process. Versatility is something Denver gas prided itself on in offensive linemen.
Risner adds a absolute monster on the either the right or left side of the line no matter what they choose. His tenacious attitude is something Denver has needed in offensive line room.
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Maxed in with the help of Mike Munchak working the unit as a whole, Denver is in a tremendous spot for the future. We do not now if it will translate right now, but keep this in mind. When Munchak was with the Steelers, they allowed 23 sacks in 2018. That’s a very low number for a team that has struggled to protect Ben Roethlisberger.
The pick itself of Risner is not sexy. But as we dig deeper, it has the makings to be arguably the best draft pick of 2019. Between he and Noah Fant, the impact is greater initially with those two than the others on paper. It feels very gratifying knowing the Denver Broncos addressed yet another need with a local product in Risner.
We look forward to seeing many pancakes on Sunday’s with Dalton Risner.