After the first two games of the season, any doubt and questions about Russell Okung are gone. He’s been an absolute beast at left tackle for Denver, and even that’s an understatement. One could argue he’s been the best free-agent signing in the NFL.
It’s still early in the season and most of the 2016 story is yet to be written, but there’s no need to wait for the story to catch up to what is clear right now. The Broncos offensive line is infinitely better than a season ago. As the season progresses and the unit gets more time together, it will only get better and better.
Bradley Sowell agrees with you.IndyHawk":1c6n2dny said:wrong forum for this ..
TwistedHusky":1rl5y9ww said:But what we are going to find out, is that having to find a replacement 3 games a season is still worth it if the guy can help you in the playoffs.
If Okung gets injured in Denver and misses 3 games, but Denver has a rock wall in the playoffs do you think it will matter?
Great sometimes is better than never great. All the games with Sowell vs half the games with Okung should be an easy decision for any football player to make. We are finding that out now.
Okung gets hurt. But he plays well when he isn't and the gain is worth way more than the risk.
Denver got a good deal and for some reason we left a gaping hole on our team that is hurting both the run and pass game we have now.
Hawk_Nation":16zf78k4 said:If he is playing good and healthy after 12 games, then there will be plenty of crow to eat.
Til' then, meh.
Breno Giacomini feels left out.xgeoff":2g2qateu said:...........Okung isn't the only one who has thrived on the OL for a different team. Hello James Carpenter, I'm talking to you fella......