Broncos' Light OL: Balancing Speed & Power

On April 1, the Denver Broncos run one of the lightest offensive lines in the league, averaging

just 309.8 pounds for there.

Starters last season, second lightest behind only the 49ers.

They haven't drafted a tackle since Garibola's back in 2017, sticking to quicker athletic

types that thrive at high altitude.

Lighter Lyman keep fresh latent games, wearing down defenses, but it flopped in their playoff

loss when they couldn't move piles in the run.

Team everyone except Quinn Miners struggled.

Compare that to heavier crews like the Bengals at 328 pounds or the Eagles topping out at

329.2.

At this year's Combine, tackles are trending taller and bigger, with an average weight

of 317.1 pounds skewed by beasts.

Like Markle Bell for Miami at 346 pounds and Super Long, 36 and 3-8 inch arms.

As like him, could go in the third or fourth round.

Draft history show size isn't everything heavy hitters by the Juan Jones at 374 pounds

or Mecky Bechton at 300.

64 have short careers or switch positions due to injuries and slow feet.

Elite traits like core strength, quick hands and balance matter more, as proven by lighter

stars like Andrew Thomas.

Broncos coach Sean Payton in line coach Zach Striefe, lean life for pass pro and speed,

but adding a mid-round road grader like Bell or Diego Pounds.

From Ole Miss could beef up the six-man role without messing up their scheme.