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What could change for the Broncos after Case Keenum signing?

By Graham Tiedtke

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JANUARY 14: Case Keenum #7 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates after a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints during the first half of the NFC Divisional Playoff game at U.S. Bank Stadium on January 14, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JANUARY 14: Case Keenum #7 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates after a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints during the first half of the NFC Divisional Playoff game at U.S. Bank Stadium on January 14, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /
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The Broncos’ decision to go after Case Keenum not only affects the quarterback position, but also the positions around him.

Case Keenum is heading to the Mile High city to join the Denver Broncos. The former Minnesota Viking is expected to sign a three-year deal worth between $18M-$20M per year.

The Broncos opted not to go after former Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins or Saints quarterback Drew Brees yesterday, when the “legal tampering” window was opened.

So, what does this mean for Denver going forward?

It felt more and more like the Broncos were going with Keenum as the day went on. With Cousins taking to Instagram and tagging the Vikings and Jets, the Broncos were out of it right then and there. Shortly after, Cousins removed all of the hashtags, but not until the damage was done.

Unless Keenum does wonders for the Broncos, like he did last season in Minnesota, it seems unlikely that he will be the quarterback of the future, say, in the next 5-8 years. In fact, he will be in his mid-30’s five years from now.

Free Agency/Draft plans for the Broncos

The move to go after Keenum could result in the Broncos drafting a non-quarterback with the 5th overall pick. The team already has one former first round quarterback, Paxton Lynch. Lynch who hasn’t done enough to secure the starting job, hence the need to sign a guy like Keenum.

One possibility is Notre Dame guard Quenton Nelson. Described as a mean, nasty player, Nelson is the type of player the Broncos could use on the roster.

Signing Keenum does not dismiss the possibility of drafting a quarterback later in the draft. Some options that the Broncos could go after in the later rounds. This includs Louisville’s Lamar Jackson, Oklahoma State’s Mason Rudolph, Washington State’s Luke Falk, and Western Kentucky’s Mike White.

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It remains to be seen what will happen in the coming days in free agency. The team could look at free agent tight ends, offensive line, and defensive line, and linebacker.

Free agent tackle Nate Solder, formerly of the New England Patriots, has often been linked to the Broncos as a possible destination, but with 10 picks in the upcoming draft, it makes sense to put the focus on the young players.

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