No one expected a single Boise State linebacker to replace all that Leighton Vander Esch provided — it would have been nice, sure, but not that plausible.
Instead, what was expected, and what has taken shape, is a rotation that has included about a dozen Broncos who in theory can be utilized in various situations to maximum advantage.
The Broncos’ depth chart has listed six different players at weakside linebacker, three at middle and three at strongside/nickel.
“It’s been awesome, great to be able to have depth and be able to have fresh guys out there all the time,” sophomore Riley Whimpey said.