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3 biggest takeaways for Denver Broncos after NFL Draft

By Lou Scataglia

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 02: Albert Okwuegbunam #85 of the Denver Broncos looks on during warm ups prior to the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on January 02, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 02: Albert Okwuegbunam #85 of the Denver Broncos looks on during warm ups prior to the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on January 02, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) /
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Denver Broncos key takeaways after NFL Draft

2. Right tackle not that urgent?

For the one-millionth draft in a row, the Denver Broncos did not select a tackle, perhaps indicating that the position is not as urgent as some think?

Most mock drafts for the Denver Broncos did include a tackle, which makes perfect sense, as there’s little to indicate that the long-term answer is on the roster

This offseason, for the position, George Paton re-signed Calvin Anderson and signed both Tom Compton and Billy Turner.

Maybe Paton has faith in one or more of these players for more than a year?  This would have been a perfect scenario to draft someone in the middle rounds and allow him a year or so to develop.  The Broncos’ right tackle situation isn’t terrible, but adding a draft pick to the mix would have made it stellar.

Maybe George Paton does indeed think the team is just fine?  Maybe he views Billy Turner as a more than one-year solution, or maybe he thinks Calvin Anderson can finally make the jump?

Either way, it was interesting to not see a tackle draft again, but maybe George Paton has a different view than us.

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