When quarterback Peyton Manning weighed whether to return for the 2015 season, numerous factors played into the decision. The Broncos wanted him back, but with a pay cut. Part of their promise was to keep him safe and upright.
As last season ended with an uninspired playoff effort against the Indianapolis Colts, it shone a light on areas needing a fix. Denver's offensive line failed to meet expectations, dissolving into a jumbled mess of mismatched parts. It left questions not only about the talent, but the eye-rolling decision to move slumping center Manny Ramirez to guard and all-pro guard Louis Vasquez to tackle.