Denver Broncos: 7 players from the past that would improve 2020 team

OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 4: Randy Gradishar #52 and Larry Riley #26 of the Denver Broncos tackles the runner of the Oakland Raiders during an NFL football game October 4, 1981 at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California. Gradishar played for the Broncos from 1974-83. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 4: Randy Gradishar #52 and Larry Riley #26 of the Denver Broncos tackles the runner of the Oakland Raiders during an NFL football game October 4, 1981 at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California. Gradishar played for the Broncos from 1974-83. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
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11 Nov 2001: Quarterback Doug Flutie #7 of the San Diego Chargers is being chased by Trevor Pryce #93 of the Denver Broncos during the game at Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos won 26-16. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bahr/Allsport
11 Nov 2001: Quarterback Doug Flutie #7 of the San Diego Chargers is being chased by Trevor Pryce #93 of the Denver Broncos during the game at Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos won 26-16. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bahr/Allsport

Trevor Pryce, defensive tackle

The Broncos made some nice moves in free agency to aid the defensive line, trading for Jurrell Casey and re-signing Shelby Harris. But imagine being able to add Trevor Pryce to that group.

The Broncos lost long-time starter Derek Wolfe in free agency and though the team has Mike Purcell, Dre’Mont Jones and DeMarcus Walker, it might trade them all in for Pryce.

A former first-round pick, Pryce was the model of consistency for many years on the Broncos’ defensive line, helping the team win back-to-back Super Bowls.

He racked up 64 sacks during his time with the team and went to four straight Pro Bowls. But the accolades don’t stop there. From 1999-2001, he was named an All-Pro in each season and was eventually named as part of the Broncos’ 50th Anniversary Team.

Pryce is a guy that would always make the team better, but in a year where more depth could be used along the defensive line and the absence of Wolfe, he would be a welcomed addition to the squad.

— Travis Wakeman

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