The Denver Broncos have signed 34-year-old right tackle Demar Dotson to fill the roster spot that was created when Ja’Wuan James opted out of the 2020 season. Dotson received a one-year deal worth _.
Dotson will compete with Elijah Wilkinson at right tackle, bringing 10 years of experience to Denver. The former Tampa Bay Buccaneers tackle has demonstrated moments of strong play in the run game:
This doesn't go for a lot of yards, but RT Demar Dotson does a HECK of a job executing the deuce block. Watch how far he clears out the tight 3T by collapsing his hip, then releases off and pancakes the backside LB. *Chef's kiss* pic.twitter.com/v487tfHanl
— Brandon Thorn (@BrandonThornNFL) October 23, 2018
Dotson also has some good film in pass protection:
Demar Dotson was there for the first 3rd down of Nick Bosa's NFL career. pic.twitter.com/O93ncfWXFZ
— Joe Rowles (@JoRo_NFL) August 9, 2020
Unfortunately, not all of the footage on Dotson looks good.
Dotson was partially responsible for allowing this sack in 2018:
The right side of the offensive line did very little to help Jameis in 2018. Demar Dotson and Caleb Benenoch both get beat by their man and Jameis gets walloped. Can’t have him take these kinda hits pic.twitter.com/TcZR3mSndL
— Ashlie (@EMT_Ashlie) June 30, 2019
Despite his incredible size (6-9, 315 pounds), Dotson appears to sometimes struggle against bull rushes.
Marcus Davenport puts Demar Dotson in a bodybag, here.
MD has taken a step forward this year, for sure. pic.twitter.com/aLkJ4l0Gdt
— Austin Gayle (@PFF_AustinGayle) October 6, 2019
Olivier Vernon just ran through Demar Dotson like he was an inflatable dummy pic.twitter.com/R1NiBnovw4
— Sam Monson (@PFF_Sam) August 23, 2019
cam wake moved demar dotson five yards before throwing him into his own QB. incredible. #wakewednesday pic.twitter.com/JelUdjgKy2
— josh houtz (@houtz) June 21, 2018
It’s clear that Dotson is not a perfect tackle. He might not even be an upgrade over Wilkinson. He’s experienced, though, and Dotson will give the Broncos more depth at right tackle at the very least.
After signing Dotson, Denver still has two open spots on the roster.
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