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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Throughout the 2018 season, as Ja’Wuan James watched film each week, one player caught his attention again and again.
“It's crazy,” James recalled at his introductory press conference on Friday. “You watch film all week on different teams and I just kept seeing this kid [RB Phillip] Lindsay just pop up, popping runs here, popping runs there. Now to be able to be on his team and block for him, I'm excited.”
At the time, James likely had little idea he would eventually block for the rookie who became the first-ever undrafted offensive player to make a Pro Bowl in his first season. But after signing a four-year contract with the Broncos, James could be more than just a road-paver for Lindsay in 2019.
He may be a pillar for the Broncos at right tackle for years to come.
The biggest factor in that coming to fruition will probably be James’ ability to fit in the Broncos’ new offense and help power a strong rushing attack, in addition to providing protection against talented pass rushers like the Chargers’ Joey Bosa.
With Pro Football Hall of Famer Mike Munchak serving as the Broncos’ offensive line coach, James will have some of the best tutelage to bring him up to speed as he joins a new team, but at least as a run blocker, James thinks he’s already a good fit in a zone-blocking scheme from his experience with Dolphins.
"I love it,” James said. “I love it because not only do you get to have your athleticism part of it and running all day, but you get to be physical in the run game. That is a big part of any O-line. You get a chance to play on their side of the ball, the defensive line's side, and bring it to them every play and not just be sitting back. I'm excited about that. Like I said, I got to talk to Coach Munchak for about an hour upstairs. He got me all riled up right now."