Broncos brick, mortar, and scrap: Offensive line overview

DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 15: Connor McGovern #60 of the Denver Broncos hangs his head as he walks off the field after failing to convert a first down against the Chicago Bears in the fourth quarter of a game at Empower Field at Mile High on September 15, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 15: Connor McGovern #60 of the Denver Broncos hangs his head as he walks off the field after failing to convert a first down against the Chicago Bears in the fourth quarter of a game at Empower Field at Mile High on September 15, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
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DENVER, CO – SEPTEMBER 15: Connor McGovern #60 of the Denver Broncos talks to teammates on the offensive line, including Garett Bolles #72, Elijah Wilkinson #68, and Dalton Risner #66 as they sit in the bench area during a game against the Chicago Bears at Empower Field at Mile High on September 15, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

In this edition of Brick, Mortar and Scrap, we take a look at the offensive line and see who can contribute to the Broncos in 2020.

Football is a game of inches, or so they say. If any position group takes that saying literally, it would be the offensive line. The big guys up front live and die by the ground they give up on each play.  No group has to play with such a combination of intelligence and toughness like a lineman has to.

A receiver can be a few inches off of their initial route and still make a play. Running backs can miss an initial cut and still make a play. Offensive lineman, on the other hand, can’t afford to miss their assignment on any play.

For that reason, I’ve always been a believer in building a team around the trenches and ensuring that you have strong line play.

In this edition of Brick, Mortar, and Scrap, we take a look at the offensive line and see who can contribute to the Broncos in 2020.

Let’s begin.

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