{"id":57022,"date":"2019-01-22T23:16:03","date_gmt":"2019-01-23T04:16:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lwosonnfl.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/?p=57022"},"modified":"2019-01-23T18:43:47","modified_gmt":"2019-01-23T23:43:47","slug":"possible-quarterbacks-for-the-denver-broncos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2019\/01\/22\/possible-quarterbacks-for-the-denver-broncos\/","title":{"rendered":"Possible Quarterbacks For The Denver Broncos"},"content":{"rendered":"

The\u00a0Denver Broncos<\/a> perennial hunt for a quarterback continues. Peyton Manning<\/a><\/strong> was the team\u2019s last quarterback to have any positive effect on the outcome of games, and he wasn\u2019t even in his prime back in 2014. Let\u2019s look at some possible Denver Broncos quarterbacks for the 2019 season. Some of the players are extremely talented, high-upside throwers. Others, not so much.<\/p>\n

Some Possible Quarterbacks For The Denver Broncos<\/h1>\n

Between 2015-2018, the Broncos quarterbacks have averaged a stat line of 3,922 yards with a 60.3 percent completion percentage, 19 touchdowns, and 18 interceptions.<\/p>\n

Trevor Siemian<\/a><\/strong> and Paxton Lynch<\/a><\/strong> combined to give the Broncos their best season from quarterbacks in that period. They completed almost 60 percent of passes with 20 touchdowns and 11 interceptions.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s mind-boggling is that the worst season statistically from Denver\u2019s quarterbacks in the same timeframe as the previous one; Manning and Brock Osweiler<\/a><\/strong> combined for 19 touchdowns (10 from Osweiler) and 23 interceptions (17 from Manning).<\/p>\n

General Manager John Elway<\/a><\/strong> is renowned for making bad choices when it comes to drafting quarterbacks. He doesn’t have the ability to recognize quarterback talent, and that is resented. Quarterback play is the most important factor in determining wins and losses, and an inability to find a good starter at the game’s most important position is a potentially fatal flaw.<\/p>\n

Nick Foles, Philadelphia Eagles<\/h2>\n

Nick Foles<\/strong> is a Super Bowl MVP from the 2012 Draft class, the same class Elway wasted a second-round selection on Osweiler. Foles was actually drafted after Osweiler, making this all the more painful.<\/p>\n

With the Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs, Foles has completed 64.2 percent of his passes for 9,113 yards, 61 touchdowns,\u00a0and 23 interceptions.<\/p>\n

According to Predominantly Orange\u2019s Sayre Bedinger<\/a><\/strong>, Foles has never been a more appealing option until this year. Especially with that Super Bowl MVP title and being a clutch player at this position, plus spearheading six game-winning drives over the past two seasons.<\/p>\n

Foles is currently under contract with the Philadelphia Eagles, but that could change shortly. Foles has an option in his contract, and picking up said contract would give Foles a $20 million cap hit in 2020. Even if Philadelphia picks up the option, Foles could buy his freedom by forfeiting $2 million. It’s safe to say that Foles would make that money back, and then some\u00a0if he hits the market. Chances are, it will take nothing more than money to bring Foles to Denver.<\/p>\n

Joe Flacco, Baltimore Ravens<\/h2>\n

While a few believe he could be an upgrade from Case Keenum<\/a><\/strong>, Joe Flacco certainly isn\u2019t a favorite. First, Baltimore\u2019s rookie quarterback Lamar Jackson<\/a><\/strong> has proven himself to have plenty of promise. His performance this season has highlighted Flacco\u2019s current inadequacies. Secondly, Flacco will count $26.5 million against the Ravens 2019 cap. He is simply too expensive to be kept on the roster as he\u2019s way past his best.<\/p>\n

Broncos fans will never forget losing in the playoffs thanks to Flacco\u2019s Hail Mary to Jacoby Jones<\/a><\/strong>. However, Flacco hasn’t played at a high level since 2014. With so many quarterback-needy teams, somebody will pay Flacco hoping to bring out the long-gone form. Hopefully, the Broncos aren’t that team.<\/p>\n

Between 2015-18, Flacco has a record of 24-27 as a starter, completing 63.9 percent of his passes with an average of 16 touchdowns and 12 interceptions per season. The Broncos should probably stick with Case Keenum because it\u2019s just a similar scenario with him anyway. Only cheaper.<\/p>\n

Drew Lock, University of Missouri<\/h2>\n

The Eagles, Kansas City Chiefs<\/a>\u00a0and Los Angeles Rams<\/a>\u00a0reaching conference championship games or the Super Bowl within three years of drafting their quarterbacks. The Broncos will be hungry for some of that success \u2013 now is truly the time to draft a franchise quarterback.<\/p>\n

Seeing Patrick Mahomes<\/a><\/strong> swoop in and take the NFL by storm late in the 2017 season, and then keep improving to MVP level would make the Broncos front office drool. The Eagles and Rams experienced similar success with their quarterbacks, and with that in mind, isn\u2019t it time for the Broncos to have a slice of the pie?<\/p>\n

Missouri\u2019s Drew Lock seems to be a front runner. This was a clear indication when Elway and other personnel attended four of his games this season.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/twitter.com\/AllbrightNFL\/status\/1084865440583770113<\/p>\n

Elway admitting to Keenum being a short term fix all but makes Lock a probable contender for the spot.<\/p>\n

Kyler Murray, University of Oklahoma<\/h2>\n

There was speculation over whether he should play baseball or football. His NFL Draft declaration shows he sees himself as a football player first. The Oakland Athletics have already offered Kyler Murray a first-round pick contract.<\/p>\n

But even as an undersized quarterback, and greater long-term risk, there\u2019s a potential for bigger rewards. Even if he is picked 17th<\/sup> in the Draft, Murray will receive anywhere between $5 million and $10 million. He’ll be groomed for a starting quarterback job within his first two years in the NFL.<\/p>\n

Murray shocked everyone by throwing for 4,361 yards and 42 touchdowns, despite not playing many snaps in his college career. Winning the Heisman Trophy made him even more of a force. Any team would be fortunate to have him on their roster.<\/p>\n

The Broncos could view him as a good fit for the league\u2019s gravitation towards spread offenses, just as his Oklahoma predecessor \u2013 yes, Baker Mayfield<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 is.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s time for the Broncos to get that franchise quarterback, one who can lift the team out of its doldrums. And the options are promising.<\/p>\n

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