Zach Streif

Zach Strief is in his second season as the Denver Broncos’ offensive line coach, where he has led one of the NFL’s most improved units. In 2023, Denver’s offensive line tied for the league lead in average pocket time (2.7 seconds) and maintained continuity with the same starting five for 16 of 17 games. Under Strief’s guidance, center Lloyd Cushenberry III allowed the fewest QB hurries among qualifying centers, and guard Quinn Meinerz ranked top five in pressures allowed.

Before joining the Broncos, Strief served as assistant offensive line coach for the New Orleans Saints (2021–22). During that span, the Saints ranked in the top 10 in yards per attempt and yards per play, while consistently producing 100-yard rushing games with Alvin Kamara and Taysom Hill.

A former seventh-round draft pick, Strief played 12 seasons with the Saints, starting 94 games and winning Super Bowl XLIV. From 2011–16, he anchored an offensive line that helped New Orleans lead the league in total offense and finish top three in scoring multiple times.

Strief’s transition from a high-level starter under Sean Payton to a rising offensive line coach has been marked by immediate success in player development and unit performance.