The Denver Broncos are going through a fast-tracked rebuild, hoping to build on a great defense and contend sooner than later. In order to do that, they’ll need some major production from their offense, including the offensive line. Mike Munchak and Garett Bolles are part of that project.
Speaking to 9News, newly hired offensive line coach Mike Munchak was asked if he feels the pressure of having to do a good job.
“Not really. I’m here to do a job and I love what I do. I see myself as a teacher,” Munchak said. “I understand the game. I’ve played it, I’ve coached it. I’ve been around a long time. Learned a lot of lessons by winning and losing, unfortunately. So I hope I can pass this along to this group of guys.”
No one on the Broncos' offensive line might be more important than Garett Bolles. Munchak assessed Bolles:
“He’s going into his third year. And for an offensive lineman obviously a lot is expected of a first-round draft choice,” Munchak said. “But the thing is he’s had a couple – I’ll be his three O-line coach in three years. People don’t realize how hard that is on the development of a player. So hopefully I can stay with him for a while and we can develop something.”
Garett Bolles certainly needs continuity.
According to Mike Munchak, coming in and developing a brand new offensive line is something he enjoys.
“Coming in, it’s fun. I get to come in and help develop a whole new offense together as a group, a new staff of coaches, get to know the players and then fit what’s best for them.”
Munchak apparently came very close to getting the head coach position for the Broncos, but the job eventually went to former Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Vic Fangio. Despite that, Munchak is happy with the job Fangio has done so far.
“I think coach Vic (Fangio) has done a great job with the way it’s been set up. We have a lot of meeting time, a lot of on-field time so I feel good about the direction we’re heading.”
Thankfully for Munchak and the Broncos, there’s been no awkwardness between himself and Fangio, and with the team stacking talented coaches to rebuild the team, the Broncos might be in position to again compete for a playoff spot.
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