Broncos defensive lineman Clinton McDonald knows how to rush the quarterback. His 18 sacks over the last five years for Seattle and Tampa Bay are evidence.
“That’s been his greatest strength in his career,” Broncos coach Vance Joseph said after practice Tuesday.
But in McDonald’s preseason debut last week against Chicago, it was his play against the run that excited Joseph most.
“That’s been part of his game that wasn’t good in Tampa, but has been really good here,” Joseph said. “I’ve been really impressed with how he’s played for us.”
McDonald, 6-foot-2, 297 pounds, has a quick first step which allows him to beat guards and centers and provide the Broncos with an improved interior pass rush.