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Vanterpool’s emergency start exposes a roster-building gamble along the offensive line tha

August 01, 2026 · 02:00 PM · AI-synthesized analysis

With Jarell Broxton injured, the 6-foot-5, 336-pound Micah Vanterpool must now protect Dru Brown and open lanes for Brady Oliveira — a job he’s never consistently held after being only “on the cusp” for a while. That means the front office entered the season with one proven right tackle and an unproven giant as the No. 2, a depth risk that now becomes a full-blown leverage story if Vanterpool struggles or thrives.

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