Boise State had enough bodies on the defensive line last season, but not enough who were ready to contribute.
A youth movement was delayed as the Broncos relied heavily on their veterans — almost to a fault.
Nose tackle David Moa, defensive tackle Elliot Hoyte and defensive end Sam McCaskill often logged 70 plays or more in a game. Production dropped as the year went on.
“It was a grind. At the end of the season we didn’t finish how we wanted to, and that was definitely a factor,” said junior defensive end Durrant Miles, a starter.