Denver Broncos mock draft: Replacing Free Agents, adding depth

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: The Denver Broncos logo is seen on a video board during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: The Denver Broncos logo is seen on a video board during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
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MOBILE, AL – JANUARY 25: Offensive Lineman Matt Peart #65 from Connecticut of the North Team during the 2020 Resse’s Senior Bowl at Ladd-Peebles Stadium on January 25, 2020 in Mobile, Alabama. The North Team defeated the South Team 34 to 17. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images)
MOBILE, AL – JANUARY 25: Offensive Lineman Matt Peart #65 from Connecticut of the North Team during the 2020 Resse’s Senior Bowl at Ladd-Peebles Stadium on January 25, 2020 in Mobile, Alabama. The North Team defeated the South Team 34 to 17. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images)

When it comes to the NFL, teams are always looking to replace their current players with guys who could potentially be better for them. UConn’s Matthew Peart could eventually be a player that steps in at the right tackle position for the Denver Broncos.

Peart was part of an offensive line that gave way to two 1,000-yard rushers in 2018, and another in 2019.

Strengths and Weaknesses

In Lance Zierlein’s assessment of Peart on NFL.com, there are obviously a mix of good and bad.

In my opinion, there are a lot of things in Peart’s game that the Broncos can work with. The presence of Mike Munchak as offensive line coach is bound to be a huge help for any new addition the team brings in to protect the quarterback.

I personally put a strong emphasis on the fact that Peart has experience at both tackle positions. This allows the Broncos to possibly make a decision when it comes to whether or not they want to pick up Garett Bolles’ fifth-year option, as well as whether or not they want to extend Ja’Wuan James after his four-year, $51M contract is up.

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