Denver Broncos

In order to maximize their investment in Nik Bonitto, the Denver Broncos will have to use him the right way. Here's how they accomplish that.

While traditional edge rushers may be asked to stand up an opposing tackle and set an edge consistently, for the Denver Broncos, Bonitto should not be by limiting his snaps to specific situations early in his career. This truly allows him to be a unique athlete at the position, making him more of a hybrid between an off-ball linebacker and edge. It is up to the Broncos organization to put him in the best situation possible, ultimately with the goal of maximizing his potential. More traditionally valued from edge rushers, Bonitto can really get after the quarterback and has an arsenal of pass-rush moves at his disposal. It is also notable that Bonitto isn’t the only Denver Broncos edge rusher sharing this strength. But as we all know, the draft is no guarantee of a productive player, and, for Bonitto, this is no different.