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Denver Broncos: Which position battles to watch for in Chicago

By Scott Corbridge

DENVER, CO - JANUARY 1: Outside linebacker Von Miller #58 of the Denver Broncos celebrates a play in the fourth quarter of the game against the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on January 1, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - JANUARY 1: Outside linebacker Von Miller #58 of the Denver Broncos celebrates a play in the fourth quarter of the game against the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on January 1, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /
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Quarterback

Players on roster: Trevor Siemian, Paxton Lynch, Chad Kelly, Kyle Sloter

Lets get the most obvious one out of the way.

It has been the talk of the town ever since training camp got underway. There have been solid days for both Siemian and Lynch. There have also been bad ones too.

Siemian may appear to have the slight advantage-slight being the keyword here- since he was the starter last season. While he did end the year with a respectable 8-6 record and 84.6 passer rating. But he still hasn’t shown that spark to lead the offense and fully pull away in the end. What will be important to look for is how he handles the different defensive schemes that Fox will employ.

On the other spectrum, Lynch was a first round choice out of Memphis last year. Many thought Paxton would take over the starting job at some point. He has the prototypical height and arm strength you want out of a franchise quarterback.  However, has appeared rattled and unsure at times. If Lynch can keep calm and not rely on his legs but his arm, the confidence alone can shoot him to the number one spot on the depth chart.

Finally there’s the wildcard and Mr. Irrelevant Chad Kelly and then the local kid out of Northern Colorado Kyle Sloter. While Kelly is expected to enter the on the PUP list and possible IR due to surgery he had on his wrist this past summer, he still brings the intrigue to the position.

Sloter is more than likely headed for the practice squad and will learn as the season progresses. That doesn’t mean he won’t get a chance to show what he can do at some point during the preseason, but it would be impressive for the undrafted quarterback to make the starting roster.

Prediction: Trevor Siemian

The truth is that Siemian has the experience that Lynch doesn’t and he did lead Denver to a 4-0 record before injuring his shoulder that hindered him to continue his hot streak. Yet, as long as he can keep the offense in the game, the defense is still scary good that see them to at least a 10+ win club.

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