Denver could learn a lot from Super Bowl bound former Bronco Ben Garland

Source: milehighsports.com --- Monday, January 30, 2017
Satisfaction is the death of desire. In the NFL, it can also be the difference between a Super Bowl title and an early start to your offseason. Many people are often lauding the Denver Broncos defense, and rightfully so; but as the Broncos proved last year, the same formula doesn’t always work year in and year out. You have to find a balance between holding onto what you do well, and working on the things you don’t. The same thing can be said about players. The league will eventually grow wise to your tricks. This especially holds true with those that are on the bubble. Unless you are an elite talent, you must adapt lest you fall victim to football Darwinism and find yourself without a job. Perhaps no player embodies this theory better than current Atlanta Falcon and former Denver Bronco Ben Garland . Garland signed with the Broncos as a college free agent, only to have his career delayed due to a commitment to the Air Force. When he finally joined the Broncos, he started as a defensive lineman, before switching to the offensive side of the ball. Garland was released among the final cuts for the Broncos prior to the 2015 season. Four days after being sent packing by Denver, the Falcons signed him to their practice squad. Three months later, he was signed to the active roster; and there he has remained. Garland will play in the Super Bowl on Sunday. The biggest reason why? His versatility. This season, Garland has been somewhat of ...

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