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NFL Free Agency: Breaking Down Each Team’s Biggest Offseason Need

By Peter Panacy

Sep 14, 2015; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) reacts after the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 14, 2015; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) reacts after the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 27, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; (from left to right); Denver Broncos offensive tackle Russell Okung (73) and offensive guard Max Garcia (76) and center Matt Paradis (61) and offensive guard Michael Schofield (79) and offensive tackle Donald Stephenson (71) during a stoppage of play in the second quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 27, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; (from left to right); Denver Broncos offensive tackle Russell Okung (73) and offensive guard Max Garcia (76) and center Matt Paradis (61) and offensive guard Michael Schofield (79) and offensive tackle Donald Stephenson (71) during a stoppage of play in the second quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /

Denver Broncos

Projected Cap Space: $42,064,799

Biggest Need: Offensive Tackle

The Russell Okung experiment didn’t work out, and the Denver Broncos offensive line surrendered a whopping 40 sacks on the year.

That number will hurt, especially for a developing quarterback like Paxton Lynch.

Who knows if Lynch is ready to take over the reins in Denver this season. But finding a worthwhile replacement at tackle will be a major priority for general manager John Elway.

Considering the NFL Draft is awfully weak at offensive tackle, look for Elway to find a worthy upgrade on the free-agent market this offseason.