Denver Broncos: 5 challenges team could face in 2020

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 22: Quarterback Drew Lock #3 of the Denver Broncos warms up before a game against the Detroit Lions at Empower Field at Mile High on December 22, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 22: Quarterback Drew Lock #3 of the Denver Broncos warms up before a game against the Detroit Lions at Empower Field at Mile High on December 22, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
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NEW ORLEANS, LA – JANUARY 13: Center Lloyd Cushenberry, III #79 of the LSU Tigers during the College Football Playoff National Championship game against the Clemson Tigers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 13, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. LSU defeated Clemson 42 to 25. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images)

2. New pieces at center and right guard.

The center position is an important piece along the offensive line. In the case of the Broncos, they are likely rolling with rookie Lloyd Cushenberry following five years with Matt Paradis, and then one year with Connor McGovern.

At right guard is Graham Glasgow, formerly of the Detroit Lions.

As is the case for any new pieces on the team, it is very difficult to build chemistry if you are not able to get together and practice. With five players on the offensive line, it becomes more of a concern because they all need to be on the same page with each other.

The center is tasked with making offensive line calls and letting the other four guys know who they are supposed to block and if there are blitzers coming at them. They have to identify the Mike linebacker.

As for when they face other teams, they will have to go against guys like Vic Beasley, Frank Clark, Joey Bosa, and Melvin Ingram.

Regardless of the fact that they can’t get together right now, the players I just mentioned will be very difficult to play against.

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