The offensive line dance continues in Denver. With Gary Kubiak at the helm, the Broncos have turned to a zone-blocking, stretch-run offense that requires the line to be strong but nimble — and able to quickly react. Several teams use the zone-blocking system; Kubiak has made it a staple of his success by keeping the scheme simple, disguising the same blocking assignments through different formations, motions and personnel groups.
Peyton Manning primarily has been a pocket-passing quarterback in the shotgun throughout his career, which has required his linemen to fall back to pass block or move forward to ward off the defensive front on running plays.