As the years go by, I find myself becoming more and more appreciative of Tom Nalen. For over ten years, Nalen was the foundation of the Broncos’ offensive line and one of the leaders of the team. He was a great player and was the very model of stability during his time in Denver. Very rarely do you see such consistency at one position for such a long period of time, and it’s really made the Broncos’ issues at center all the more glaring since his retirement.

The good news is that the Broncos have an opportunity to finally recapture the peace of mind that Nalen brought to the middle of the line. The bad news is that they’ve already squandered this opportunity a few times before, as having an opening is no guarantee that you will actually bring in anyone worthwhile.

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