Broncos tackle Garett Bolles was selected to the Pro Football Writers of America’s all-rookie NFL team for 2017. Bolles, the only Broncos rookie selected this year, started all 16 games at left tackle, becoming the first to do so for Denver since in 2008.
The No. 20 pick in last year’s draft, Bolles was named the starter in training camp, taking over for veteran , who signed with the Los Angeles Chargers after a year in Denver. In his first NFL season, Bolles played the second-most offensive snaps of any Bronco with 1,106 (behind ‘ 1,127) to go with 55 special-teams snaps.
“Obviously, playing left tackle as a rookie is a tough job in this league,” Broncos coach said. “He’s faced some tough rushers. He’s held his own. He’s a fighter. He’s athletic. He’s going to be a great player. Being a young tackle, he’s had some ups and downs. Thatap natural. But, moving forward, thatap going to be a good player for us.”
