Philip

Blake

A three starter at right tackle and center, Blake snapped to Robert Griffin III last season. With J.D. Walton at center in Denver, Blake will likely be used as a jack-of-all-trades on the interior. Wide-bodied with active hands and solid footwork, Blake could develop into a starter down the line. He’s an older prospect at age 26.

Although Blake was a center at Baylor, he worked at guard during the Senior Bowl and has suggested that will be his primary position in Denver. Former college teammate J.D. Walton isn’t yet in danger of losing his starting job, which means the 26-year-old Blake will likely work as the interior swing man as a rookie.

The fourth-round rookie had not been active in either of the Broncos’ first two games. He suffered the injury in Friday’s practice.

Yikes. Ramirez is a career backup that has mostly played guard in his six seasons. He did start 11 games for the Broncos at right guard last season after Chris Kuper’s injury, grading out as Pro Football Focus’ No. 30 overall guard. John Elway would be wise to kick the tires on a free-agent market that includes Dan Koppen, Jeff Faine and Eugene Amano. Philip Blake, a 2012 fourth-rounder that missed most of his rookie season due to thumb surgery, is also an option.

It’s a bad sign for Blake that he can’t stick on a team that lost both J.D. Walton and Dan Koppen to season-ending injuries. The 2012 fourth-rounder is eligible for the practice squad.