Mile High Morning: The Broncos’ offensive line showed promise against Seattle

Regardless of some communication errors within the crimson zone, the Broncos’ offensive line carried out effectively general on Monday evening, The Athletic’s Nick Kosmider famous. With some backup linemen filling in, the unit confirmed depth that might show important because the season goes on.

“Numerous markers recommended a robust efficiency from the offensive line as a complete in Week 1,” Kosmider wrote. “The Broncos ranked sixth in yards per play (6.77), fifth in yards earlier than contact per carry (2.35) and twelfth in stress price allowed (31.1 %), in response to Professional Soccer Focus and TruMedia. Wilson had a mean time to throw of two.89 seconds, the fifth-longest amongst QBs who tried at the least 10 passes in Week 1.”

Graham Glasgow crammed in for Quinn Meinerz at proper guard, who exited the sport early with a hamstring harm, whereas Cam Fleming began at proper deal with rather than Billy Turner, who remains to be working his manner again from harm. Fleming didn’t signal with Denver till the primary day of coaching camp, however he picked up on the brand new offensive scheme rapidly.

“[Fleming’s] a sensible man,” middle Lloyd Cushenberry III informed Kosmider. “I imply, he graduated from Stanford, nine-year vet, so he is been in lots of methods. … He was right here final yr, so he is aware of us on the sphere and the way we talk. It wasn’t actually a giant distinction with him in there. We belief him and he is completed an important job since he is been right here.”

The offensive linemen weren’t good, however Kosmider sees potential on this group to proceed enhancing all through the season.

“The offensive line set an encouraging baseline of their first recreation on this season of change — and recognized an apparent space for enchancment within the course of,” Kosmider wrote. “Now, the Broncos simply want to finish with a extra joyous stroll off the sphere.”