Denver Broncos sign second 2010 Draft center, Eric Olsen
The Denver Broncos needed a center in the draft; they got two.
The Broncos signed third-round pick J.D. Walton, a 6-foot, 3-inch, 305 pound center from Baylor, to a 2.58 million with a $798,500 signing bonus for four-years back in June. Now they have agreed to a four=year $1.896 million contract with sixth-round selection Eric Olsen. 
Olsen, a third-team All-American in 2009 with Notre Dame, is a 6-foot, 5-inch center who can also play guard. He will add depth to the Broncos line with Walton expected to start, rookie Zane Beadles and Chris Kuper likely to see starting time at guard and anchors Ryan Clady and Ryan Harris holding down the tackle spots.
Olsen’s size will help bolster the Broncos line and add much needed depth to the line, which is continually transitioning into a power-running scheme behind coach Josh McDaniels. Running back Knowshon Moreno should relish running behind what will be the most massive offensive line in recent Broncos history.
Speaking of Harris, his injured toe is expected to be fully healed for training camp, which opens August 1. Harris was active during mini-camps in June and, having not suffered any setbacks, he is right on track and fully healthy again. This is good news for the Broncos, who missed his presence in 2009-10 when he injured and then re-aggravated the toe. Tyler Polumbus filled in for Harris and the line suffered.
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Comment from Josh Williams
Time: July 25, 2010, 11:03 pm
These sound like some solid additions to the team, and it will be interesting to see their growth and the role the play in continued
Bronco glory. Hopefully the injuries will not be an ongoing concern or plague these players as that is one of the most disturbing elements in any sports career.
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