Maximizing contractual value is one of the most important aspects of an NFL general manager’s job in the salary-cap era. Finding a way to squeeze in serviceable talent on cheap deals around highly paid stars is what largely separates contenders from pretenders in the modern game.

The first Denver Broncos player to make the NFL Top 100 list in 2025 is ... defensive lineman Zach Allen! Allen made the list after a player vote to name their top 100 peers. He is ranked No. 90 after earning second-team All-Pro recognition last fall.

Has all the arm talent in the world, and an NFL coaching staff will look to improve his decision-making in the pocket.