Inside the Denver Broncos' Roster: Left Tackles

Heading into the 2008 offseason, the left tackle position was a huge question mark for the Denver Broncos. After a dismal 7-9 effort in 2007, they found themselves holding the 12th overall pick in the 2008 NFL Draft. At the time, they were expected to go after one of three players:  Boise State tackle Ryan Clady, Virginia tackle Branden Albert, or Vanderbilt tackle Chris Williams. Clady was considered by many to be a top-five talent, and some scouts even projected him to go as high as fifth overall to the Kansas City Chiefs. When he fell to the 12th overall pick, there was no way the Broncos would pass him up. Professional and collegiate scouts alike raved about Clady's athleticism and quick feet, thanks largely to the fact that the 6'6" 325-pound behemoth is a former tight end. Little did the Broncos or their fans know what kind of player Clady would become and how great an impact he would have in such a short time in the NFL. After being dubbed the starting left tackle almost ... (link)