Orlando Franklin Tops the Depth Chart

Rookie Von Miller, the No. 2 pick in April's draft, is listed as the starter at strong-side linebacker, and second-round pick Rahim Moore is starting at free safety. Orlando Franklin, selected a pick after Moore in the second round, is listed as the starter at right tackle for the Denver Broncos.

Franklin is a 6-foot-7, 330-pound mauler as a run blocker, but his baptism as a pass protector has been difficult. Like the time in practice Monday when rookie Von Miller blew in to sack Orton as if Franklin wasn't there.

"He's a young guy who didn't have OTAs (organized team activities)," Orton said of Franklin. "It's not a problem until you play the games. Practice is where you want the young kids to make mistakes so they'll learn from them. If you see him get beat two or three times, that means he's doing it right on 20 to 25 plays."


(denverpost.com)