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Denver Broncos free agency 2019: top 5 targets

By William Schneiderhan

CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 18: Adrian Amos #38 of the Chicago Bears returns an interception against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field on November 18, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Vikings 25-20. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 18: Adrian Amos #38 of the Chicago Bears returns an interception against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field on November 18, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Vikings 25-20. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – NOVEMBER 25: Miami Dolphins tackle Ja’Wuan James (70) lines up before the snap during the NFL game between the Indianapolis Colts and Miami Dolphins on November 25, 2018, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – NOVEMBER 25: Miami Dolphins tackle Ja’Wuan James (70) lines up before the snap during the NFL game between the Indianapolis Colts and Miami Dolphins on November 25, 2018, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

4. Ja’Wuan James, OT Miami Dolphins

Jared Veldheer is going to become a free agent. Meaning, the Broncos should look to allocate that money towards a younger, better option at right tackle.

Therefore, former Miami Dolphin Ja’Wuan James should be on the team’s radar. He is 26 going on 27, and he has been a starter for the entirety of his brief, five-year career.

The Broncos had one of the worst offensive lines in the NFL in 2018. However, that team doesn’t need to tear the whole unit apart to fix it. Last year, the line took a huge hit due to a series of injuries sustained by key starters Ronald Leary and Matt Paradis.

Leary is still viable, and Paradis has become one of the better centers in the NFL. Garett Bolles, the team’s 2017 first-round pick, has had ups and downs at left tackle. Ironing out Bolles, getting Leary and Paradis (and re-signing) back healthy and signing James would keep Keenum off his back and allow the offense to open up more.

Yes, James won’t be cheap. In fact, he will probably demand a relatively expensive contract. This is where Elway and the team’s brass will have to weigh their options. The draft is heavy at the top with offensive linemen, but Elway may feel inclined to try and nab the team’s next signal caller there.

Regardless, James would be worth the money and may be able to help remedy the team’s offense and help Keenum excel in 2019.

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