How first-round pick Garett Bolles fits in Denver's offense

The Broncos' filled a huge need Thursday when they drafted a left tackle.

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — For weeks, Denver’s football brass stressed patience at the left tackle position.

The Broncos were rewarded Thursday night for their willingness to wait when they drafted Garett Bolles with the 20th-overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft.

And with that pick, the Broncos continued to get meaner and nastier along the offensive front. Perhaps more importantly, the Broncos didn’t have to trade up and sacrifice part of the future to do so.

Bolles, who embraced his faith and reformed after a rough start to his teenage years, plays with aggression on the field and has the potential to become a stalwart at left…