Garett Bolles isn't switching sides.

Although general manager John Elway admitted it's a possibility, the Denver Broncos are unlikely to move Garett Bolles from left to right tackle in 2018, Mike Klis of 9News recently reported.

The thought was that Bolles could be better suited along the right edge given his athletic build, mauling style of play and plus run-blocking ability. But last year's first-round pick is sticking on the blindside following an up-and-mostly-down rookie campaign, during which he allowed eight sacks (third-most in the NFL) and was called for a league-high seven holding penalties.

Instead of kicking over Bolles, the team is expected to make finding a capable right tackle an "offseason priority," despite Elway's lukewarm endorsement of tentative starter Menelik Watson. Veteran options include Ja'Wuan James (whom the Dolphins are floating for trade), Chris Hubbard and Cameron Fleming, while the impending draft class boasts the likes of Mike McGlinchey, Connor Williams and Orlando Brown.

James is a name to keep in mind as Denver already has expressed preliminary interest ahead of Monday's legal tampering period and Wednesday's start of NFL free agency. Klis previously proposed a C.J. Anderson-and-draft-pick swap for James, whose fifth-year option was rescinded by Miami.

Along with a tackle, the Broncos will hunt for a starting-caliber guard and look into releasing three-year starter Max Garcia -- a move that'd clear $1.907 million in cap space. It's possible the club uses its No. 5 overall selection at the position, perhaps targeting Notre Dame standout Quenton Nelson.