Glasgow gets “top choice”
New Broncos offensive lineman Graham Glasgow prefers to play right guard but can play center and would even be willing to give tackle a shot.
But …
“Hopefully not (tackle),” Glasgow said in a conference call with Denver media Tuesday.
The Broncos would also prefer to keep Glasgow at one place in general and at right guard in particular after signing him to a fouryear, $44 million contract. A week before free agency, the Detroit Lions told Glasgow they were moving on, so he had time to prepare for finding a new team. He called the Broncos “definitely my top choice.”
“I’ve always known that the Broncos have been a winning organization and winning team, and that’s something that was important to me,” he said. “Playing in the (Broncos’) stadium this past season and seeing the energy and intensity of the fans and the atmosphere was very cool for me. … I’m very happy I ended up here.”
Glasgow started 26 games at center, 18 at left guard and 14 at right guard during his four-year career in Detroit.
“I played a lot of center in college (at Michigan),” he said. “Playing guard was something I had to learn, particularly early in my (NFL) career. My rookie year, I was brought in playing center, and they put me at the guard position out of nowhere, it felt like. I feel like playing guard is something I’ve learned to do well.”
The Broncos allowed center Connor McGovern to sign with the New York Jets, but indications are Denver wants to keep Glasgow at right guard, where he started in 2019, and go young at center.
“Graham is a big, powerful, tough and ascending player who was one of the top interior offensive linemen on the market,” Broncos general manager John Elway said in a statement. “Over the course of his pro and college career, he’s shown incredible durability and been very productive.
“Graham’s best football is ahead of him, and he fills a big need for us.”
It’s notable Elway emphasized durability when describing Glasgow. The Broncos’ offensive line needs better availability. Former right guard Ron Leary ended all three of his seasons with the Broncos on injured reserve.
Glasgow said he has heard glowing stories about Broncos offensive line coach Mike Munchak.
“I’ve heard from multiple and countless sources that he’s an awesome coach,” Glasgow said. “I’m looking forward to (working with) somebody who can help me become the best player I can be.”
Broncos add punter. The Colby Wadman era with the Broncos is probably over after the team agreed to terms with veteran punter Sam Martin. A league
source said the deal is for three years and $7.05 million.
Martin, 30, joins Glasgow and backup quarterback Jeff Driskel as Broncos additions who played for Detroit last year.
Martin has appeared in 106 regular-season games, averaging 46 yards on 473 punts. He has also attempted 480 kickoffs with 259 touchbacks.
In 2019, Martin’s net average of 41.8 yards was 12th among punters with at least 45 attempts.
Wadman posted a 39.4-yard net last year, which was tied for 27th. Once Martin signs, the Broncos will have three punters under contract — Wadman, Martin and Trevor Daniel.