Whoever is playing right tackle:
As of right now, it sure looks as if Michael Schofield will be starting again this Sunday, as he’s been getting most of the first-team reps, but who knows who’ll see the most time on the field.
Kubiak said Tyler Polumbus and Michael Schofield will both play Sunday.
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) January 14, 2016
Personally, I can’t come up with one reason why Schofield should be stepping back out onto the field for one more snap this season, but whatever; it is what it is. At least we know that Gary Kubiak won’t be afraid to make a change if need be.
But keep your eyes open. Watch how that right tackle performs, especially when Peyton Manning drops back from under center. The biggest issue with Schofield isn’t just that he’s getting beat; it’s that he’s not even touching the guy. On more than several occasions, that outside rusher has simply crossed Schofield’s face in one step; it’s been so bad that I’ve wondered if the refs might call a pity penalty: Lineman trying to sabotage his own quarterback.
If Manning has a defender in his face as he’s finishing up the play-action, things aren’t going to turn out well for the Denver Broncos. Normally, when we say that a game comes down to one player, we’re talking about the quarterback; in this case, the play of that right tackle could go a long way towards deciding the outcome of the game.
