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Denver Broncos: Analyzing the 53-man roster and needs

By Sayre Bedinger

Sep 1, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Paxton Lynch prior to the game against the Arizona Cardinals during a preseason game at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 1, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Paxton Lynch prior to the game against the Arizona Cardinals during a preseason game at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 12, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Austin Davis (7) warms up before game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 12, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Austin Davis (7) warms up before game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports /

Made Roster: Trevor Siemian, Paxton Lynch, Austin Davis

The top two spots were no surprise here for the Broncos, but there was a lot of question whether or not the team would keep, trade, or cut veteran Mark Sanchez. Sanchez, who was dubbed the starter early on this offseason, lost the job to Trevor Siemian, and the Broncos have Paxton Lynch on the fast track.

Even for just a seventh round pick, there was no way to justify keeping Sanchez around at a $4.5 million cap figure.

So, the Broncos tried their best to deal Sanchez, but couldn’t do it. He was released, and immediately (almost too immediately…) signed with the Dallas Cowboys. The Broncos had Austin Davis in the building today as they put together a contingency for letting go of Sanchez, and I think they made a really good decision.

Davis has 10 career starts and some upside to him, where we all know what Sanchez brings to the table. He signed a one-year deal with the Broncos and just turned 27 this Summer. I like the move for the Broncos getting a little younger, and getting a guy that has a bit more upside.

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