Russell Okung
John Elway made news in the offseason when he managed to sign former Seattle Seahawks offensive lineman Russell Okung to a deal.
It wasn’t that the Broncos didn’t need help on their offensive front, but more the fact that Okung did the deal without an agent.
Denver got Okung to sign a one-year deal worth $5 million, with an additional four year $48 million option, if they are happy with his production.
So far, it looks like that deal could be over in a matter of months.
The Broncos line has allowed 26 sacks, numerous quarterback hits and those pressures have caused the Denver offense to be one of the most inconsistent units in the league.
Okung has been particularly disappointing, allowing 38 quarterback pressures and his five accepted holding calls have been costly.
If this offense is going to improve down the stretch, it will have to start up front.
