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Denver Broncos mock draft: Playing it conservative at quarterback

By Sayre Bedinger

Denver Broncos mock draft: Head coach Mark Farley of the Northern Iowa Panthers co0aches offensive lineman Trevor Penning #70 of the Northern Iowa Panthers on the sidelines in the first half of play against the Iowa State Cyclones at Jack Trice Stadium on September 4, 2021 in Ames, Iowa. (Photo by David Purdy/Getty Images)
Denver Broncos mock draft: Head coach Mark Farley of the Northern Iowa Panthers co0aches offensive lineman Trevor Penning #70 of the Northern Iowa Panthers on the sidelines in the first half of play against the Iowa State Cyclones at Jack Trice Stadium on September 4, 2021 in Ames, Iowa. (Photo by David Purdy/Getty Images) /
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Denver Broncos mock draft; Alabama defensive lineman Phidarian Mathis (48) celebrates after helping make a tackle for a loss at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports /

Denver Broncos keep beefing up defensive line in 2022 mock draft

3b (from Rams): Phidarian Mathis, DL, Alabama

At least in the 2022 offseason, I would argue the Denver Broncos need to prioritize the entire defensive front seven, not just the EDGE or off-ball linebacker position.

The defensive line needs more able bodies and players who can impact games in a more drastic way than the current group is. Right now, the Broncos have a lot of players who do their job really well, but you know what you’re getting with a number of those guys.

A player like Phidarian Mathis of Alabama in round three would be outstanding for Denver in helping those edge guys avoid a lot of double team situations.

Mathis has a forced fumble in each of the last three seasons and he’s been a four-year contributor to the Crimson Tide defense.

This year, he has 6.0 sacks and 6.5 tackles for loss along with a ton of quarterback pressures.

While the Cameron Thomas pick gives you someone who can play closer to the edge and more of the 5 or 4T on the defensive line, Mathis gives you more of the interior player who can hold up as a 1-3T.

Versatility is a must in today’s NFL.

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