Bolles lobbies for his next contract after watching Meinerz get a big extension from the Broncos

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — After watching right guard Quinn Meinerz show up to camp in a spiffy gold paisley suit to celebrate his new $80 million contract, left tackle Garett Bolles made it clear Friday that he wants to cash in, too. I’m humbled to get better every single year.. I’m the strongest and fastest I’ve ever been.” Bolles has had a front-row seat to the Broncos’ quarterback quandaries over the last several years — they’ve had 13 different starting QBs since Peyton Manning retired following Denver’s triumph in Super Bowl 50 in 2016. “All those guys I love dearly and it’s just my job to keep their jersey fresh,” Bolles said. Coach Sean Payton said this week that the offensive line is the most consequential position group on any team and on Friday he called Bolles “a tremendous athlete.” Given that attitude and Meinerz’s deal, Bolles should feel pretty encouraged about a new deal, right? But right now I’m navigating my focus for the season and being the best player I can be for the team.” Surtain did say the sides have expressed a mutual interest in a long-term deal: “They’ve made it pretty clear that they want me to be a part of the team and that’s what I’m looking forward to.” ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL