McDaniels beefs up O-line with newcomers

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Knowshon Moreno, the first tailback selected in last year's NFL draft, never seemed to find a rhythm as a rookie, failing repeatedly to move the chains in short-yardage situations.

Denver Broncos coach Josh McDaniels insists it wasn't Moreno's fault.

He defended his first-ever draft pick by suggesting “we had some linemen up front that aren't here anymore that were light, weak, old,” an unusually candid criticism of former Broncos Ben Hamilton and Casey Wiegmann, especially considering the Broncos will face both of them this season.

A lot was made of McDaniels beefing up his defensive line with the free agent additions of Jamal Williams, Justin Bannan and Jarvis Green - who was waived last week - but the Broncos also bulked up their offensive line this offseason.