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Denver Broncos: Recapping the 2018 offseason

By Sayre Bedinger

ENGLEWOOD, CO MARCH 16: John Elway, general manager and executive vice president of football operations of the Denver Broncos and head coach Vance Joseph present quarterback Case Keenum with his jersey with the no.4 on it during a press conference on March 16, 2018 at Dove Valley. Case Keenum agreed to terms on a two-year deal with the Denver Broncos. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post via Getty Images)
ENGLEWOOD, CO MARCH 16: John Elway, general manager and executive vice president of football operations of the Denver Broncos and head coach Vance Joseph present quarterback Case Keenum with his jersey with the no.4 on it during a press conference on March 16, 2018 at Dove Valley. Case Keenum agreed to terms on a two-year deal with the Denver Broncos. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post via Getty Images) /
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ENGLEWOOD, CO – APRIL 28: Denver Broncos second-round draft pick Courtland Sutton during his introductory press conference at Dove Valley April 28, 2018. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post via Getty Images)
ENGLEWOOD, CO – APRIL 28: Denver Broncos second-round draft pick Courtland Sutton during his introductory press conference at Dove Valley April 28, 2018. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post via Getty Images) /

The foundation for the future

After picking Bradley Chubb in the first round, everyone in Broncos Country was eager to find out which quarterback the team would take later on.

When the Broncos turned in their card for a second round pick, they surprised everyone by taking SMU wide receiver Courtland Sutton, a player who had a first-round grade from most teams.

After Sutton, the Broncos’ draft class went as follows:

3a. Royce Freeman, running back, Oregon
3b. Isaac Yiadom, cornerback, Boston College
4a. Josey Jewell, linebacker, Iowa
4b. DaeSean Hamilton, wide receiver, Penn State
5. Troy Fumagalli, tight end, Wisconsin
6a. Sam Jones, offensive guard, Arizona State
6b. Keishawn Bierria, linebacker, Washington
7. Jonathan Williams, running back, Arkansas

The Broncos set the foundation for the future with this draft class, but among their 10 draft picks and dozen undrafted free agent signings, none played the quarterback position.

The team put all its chips in Case Keenum’s basket and showed confidence in the continued development of 2016 first-round pick Paxton Lynch and 2017 seventh-round pick Chad Kelly.

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