Not having Ja’Wuan James at right tackle for the upcoming season is not ideal for the Broncos’ offensive line.
Even Steve Atwater - who had defended the potential strength of the offensive line during the offseason - is slightly concerned.
“I think we definitely took a hit with the guy we paid a ton of money to and were counting on, but I respect his decision and know it was coming from a good place,” Atwater said on Broncos Country Tonight on Tuesday. “ But the outlook isn’t as high as it was.”
Adding that the Broncos are solid at guard with Dalton Risner and Graham Glasgow, Atwater noted that all eyes will be on the tackles stepping up big.