NFL free agency came and went without any big splash names coming to the Mile High City. No, Tony Romo will not be lining up under center and tight end Martellus Bennett will not be snagging passes for Denver, but one thing is for certain, John Elway addressed problematic holes on both sides of the ball.

Big names or not, the Broncos got better over the last several weeks and will almost assuredly be in strong contention to win the AFC West. Can you really ask more from Elway?

With the NFL draft just a little over a week and a half away, let’s dive into the Broncos’ projected post-free agency depth chart.

QB: (1) Trevor Siemian; (2) Paxton Lynch

I was certainly not on the Trevor Siemian train from the start. In fact, I emphatically stated several times that Mark Sanchez should have been given the starting nod last season. But, with Romo exchanging his cleats for a microphone along with the anti-climactic quarterback play of Paxton Lynch last season, Siemian will go into camp with the starting quarterback job. The ball is now in Lynch’s court to earn his first-round draft status. As fans, we are in for a treat this preseason.

RB: (1) C.J. Anderson; (2) Devontae Booker; (3) Kapri Bibbs

Many of the Colorado State faithful are still firm believers in what Kapri Bibbs offers as a running back, and why shouldn’t they? Bibbs put up 129 yards rushing on only 29 carries last season, adding a long 69-yard receiving touchdown to his 2016 resume. Along with second-year running back Devontae Booker and C.J. Anderson, Bibbs gives Denver a crowded backfield. It may only get more crowded with reports stating Stanford running back Christian McCaffrey is on the Broncos’ radar.

FB: (1) Andy Janovich; (2) Juwan Thompson

Andy Janovich quickly became a Broncos Country favorite by breaking loose for a 28-yard touchdown on his very first carry in Denver. The Broncos intend to use a fullback again this year, and if Janovich can stay healthy he will be a tremendous asset to Denver’s running game.

WR1: (1) Demaryius Thomas; (2) Jordan Taylor; (3) Cody Latimer; (4) Marlon Brown



WR2: (1) Emmanuel Sanders; (2) Bennie Fowler; (3) Kalif Raymond; (4) Hunter Sharp

Denver has consistently had an abundance of options at the receiver position, and 2017 is no different. They may look to find a true speed demon to fill the slot position in the draft.

TE: (1) A.J. Derby; (2) Virgil Green; (3) Jeff Heuerman

Ever since the departure of Julius Thomas, the Broncos have been less than impressive at the tight end position. A.J. Derby added a late-season spark to the roster, but this is almost certainly a position that Denver will look to strengthen in the draft.

LT: (1) Donald Stephenson; (2) Ty Sambrailo

LG: (1) Max Garcia; (2) Connor McGovern

C: (1) Matt Paradis; (2) James Ferentz

RG: (1) Ronald Leary; (2) Michael Schofield

RT: (1) Menelik Watson; (2) Justin Murray

The Broncos struggled mightily at the offensive line position last season. That might even be putting it lightly. They were atrocious at times. Although Elway addressed a portion of the line with the free agent additions of Ronald Leary and Menelik Watson, Denver still lacks a true left tackle.

See defense and special teams prediction after the jump.