Denver Broncos interior offensive lineman Quinn Meinerz has quietly emerged as one of the NFL’s best guards over the last three seasons.
Meinerz was recently ranked as the fifth-best guard in the league by Pro Football Focus and, entering a contract year, he’s poised to have a big season in 2024 after impressing new coach Sean Payton in 2023.
“I thought he had a really good year,” Payton said on June 11 when asked about Meinerz’s 2023 campaign. “I remember when he came out [of college], and when a player [went] to the AFC, maybe you lose track a little bit. I thought he played exceptionally well.
“Certainly, he’s a powerful, sticky run blocker. He does a lot of things extremely well. I think he loves it. He loves the process, which is half the battle. So I love that he’s our right guard.”
Meinerz was a Pro Bowl alternate last season. He’ll look to build on that with a Pro Bowl selection in 2024 and perhaps All-Pro recognition as well. The 25-year-old guard is set to get a massive raise on his next contract, and it will be well deserved.
