Denver's Week 1 roster features Frank Crum among a heavy OL fold, underscoring a plan anchored by size and upside. Payton highlighted three teams showed interest in Crum, signaling a potential trade asset even as he locks in a nine-deep O-line behind Bolles and McGlinchey. Crum, Wyoming alum, is slated as a primary swing tackle backup with a leg up from the Broncos' long-term vision. The unit remains anchored by Bolles, Powers, Wattenberg, Meinerz, and McGlinchey, with Crum, Palczewski, Peart, Forsyth shaping the depth.

Denver’s payoffs hinge on continuity and roster development, as McGlinchey noted the staff’s three-year process of identifying and deploying talent. The depth at tackle and guard suggests stability for Week 1, while Crum’s ceiling keeps fantasy watchers eyeing any development that could push him into meaningful snaps if injuries or performance shifts arise. The focus on OL depth also supports QB protection and run-game execution in early-season scenarios.