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Free agents for Denver Broncos to stay away from in 2022

By Lou Scataglia

Dec 12, 2021; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III (25) reacts following his touchdown carry in the third quarter against the Detroit Lions at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 12, 2021; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III (25) reacts following his touchdown carry in the third quarter against the Detroit Lions at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /
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Denver Broncos offseason: Brandon Scherff #75 of the Washington Football Team celebrate a win over the New York Giants at FedExField on September 16, 2021 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

Free agents the Denver Broncos must stay away from in 2022

2. Brandon Scherff, OG

The Denver Broncos need to improve the interior of their offensive line.  While Brandon Scherff is an amazing talent, he is not who the Broncos need to target.

Scherff, 30, was the 5th overall pick in the 2015 NFL draft.

A five-time Pro Bowler, Scherff is elite at what he does.  The problem is, though, is that he cannot stay healthy.

He played a full season during his first two years in the league but has not done that since.

He played 13 games in 2020, and just 11 in 2021.  His low mark came in 2018, where he played in just 8 games.

When on the field, Scherff is the best lineman, but that’s the issue.

He’s projected to get a deal worth around $13 million per year on the open market.   That’s a hefty deal for someone who has not played a full season since 2016.

While it may be tempting, it isn’t worth it.

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