Denver Broncos veteran defensive tackle Domata Peko was key in the team’s resurgent run defense in 2017.
One of the team’s key veteran leaders and most positive guys you’ll probably see in the NFL, Peko is also a great influence for the rookies on the roster, but his kindness doesn’t mean his respect is given out freely.
Peko said if he’s going to memorize any rookie’s name, they’re going to have to make the 53-man roster first.
“Once you make the team, that’s how I feel about it (laughing). Right now, like coaches say, I call them by their number.