The Broncos drafted Garett Bolles in 2017 and he has under performed for the most part. If a better option is out there, take the chance and roll with it.
Garett Bolles was supposed to be the left tackle to help build a solid offensive line around. Protecting the quarterback’s blind spot is key and it was hopefully that the Broncos found their guy with the 20th overall selection in the NFL Draft back in 2017.
Well, unfortunately, it has not been in the cards for both parties. Bolles has struggled over the last two seasons especially when it comes to protecting the quarterback and his uptick in penalties. He has been called for more holding penalties than a parent not wanting to see their son or daughter grow up.
Most of Broncos Country cringe when they hear the head official say “Holding, Number 72, Offense” when the Broncos have a game. Perhaps it is time to end the Bolles experiment. But the team could also look to give him another shot if the opportunity does not present itself this offseason.
With that being said, I would not stay committed to the experiment if there is an interesting option in the NFL Draft happens to fall to the Broncos with the 15th overall pick. Having the chance to upgrade at left tackle could be something John Elway cannot ignore. Not taking the chance would be a mistake, according to Bleacher Report.
This could really come true if some of the dynamic play makers in the draft are already gone before Denver is able to make their selection. I firmly believe that wide receiver will be the route Denver goes, but if a quality tackle falls to Denver or the options at wide out are not considered to be worth a mid first round draft pick, then Elway should pull the trigger.
There have been three years worth of opportunities for Garett Bolles to shine as the team’s starting left tackle. If a better option comes along, all I can say is that the former Utah product did not seize the opportunity.