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Why the Denver Broncos Should Avoid Quarterback at Five

By Derek Esquibel

MOBILE, AL - JANUARY 27: Baker Mayfield #6 of the North team reacts during the first half of the Reese's Senior Bowl against the the South team at Ladd-Peebles Stadium on January 27, 2018 in Mobile, Alabama. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
MOBILE, AL - JANUARY 27: Baker Mayfield #6 of the North team reacts during the first half of the Reese's Senior Bowl against the the South team at Ladd-Peebles Stadium on January 27, 2018 in Mobile, Alabama. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /
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During the 2017 training camp, the Denver Broncos seemed to be divided on who the starting quarterback would be. It created a rift between the Trevor Siemian and Paxton Lynch supporters. It created for a volatile situation in which any mistake made by the starter would come with disdain from the fan base.

If you bring in a quarterback at five, you will be creating the same situation going into this season. The first time Keenum makes a mistake the thoughts of bringing in the rookie will creep into the minds of everyone. Although Keenum has yet to show consistency in consecutive seasons he should be given a fair chance to show last year wasn’t a fluke.

You still have two young quarterbacks on the roster, who could fill in behind Keenum. Paxton Lynch, who John Elway stated the team still believes in. And you have Chad Kelly, who was graded as top quarterback in last years draft from a talent stand-point. They also could and probably will add a quarterback later in the draft if not at five.

In order to instill confidence in the starting quarterback, having a clear cut starter coming into the season would be a huge start.

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