So far through six months with the Broncos, defensive lineman Zach Allen has been described by his coaches and teammates largely in comparison to others.
On Denver’s roster, he is essentially a replacement for Dre’Mont Jones. They were the two best defensive linemen to hit the free agent market this spring. They are similarly sized and signed similarly lucrative three-year deals.
Jones left the Broncos for Seattle. Allen left Arizona for the Front Range.
Back in March, new Broncos coach Sean Payton said getting hired in February and being part of the decision on whether to re-sign Jones was a bit like being “a week before prom and you’re trying to figure out if Sally Sue is going to go with you and if not, you have to have (a plan).