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Broncos general manager George Paton said on Thursday that Drew Lock has traces of a franchise quarterback, adding that he likes the track Lock is on. This does not mean that Lock will start for the Broncos in 2021.
In fact, the Broncos are going to make Lock win the job.
The team hopes to add competition to Lock in position, potentially using the ninth overall choice of a quarterback.
“Obviously, we are always looking to bring players in all positions that can raise the level of competition, and the defender is no different in that regard,” said Broncos coach Vic Fangio, through Ben Swanson on the team’s website. “Until we succeed or until Drew proves to be the next great defender, like the ones the Denver franchise was used to in previous years or certain teams in the league. . . are used to. We will always try to bring competition. But I am confident that Drew can continue to improve. “
Lock started 13 games in 2020 and his 75.4 passer rank was 32nd, ahead of just Dwayne Haskins, Carson Wentz and Sam Darnold. Haskins and Wentz are no longer with the teams that played in 2020, and the Jets could switch Darnold.
Lock’s 15 interceptions tied for the league’s lead.
It certainly left doubts in the minds of the Broncos that Lock will live up to being the 42nd overall choice in 2019. But Lock wasted no time going back to work, trying to prove that the team was right.
“I am confident that Drew will continue to improve,” said Fangio. “Drew has had an excellent off season up to this point. There is not much you can do, but he is working hard on his own, coming here and exercising, and I know he is doing a lot by himself at home, watching video by himself. It has a good configuration there. And he is doing everything he can to improve, even in February and now in March. “