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Denver Broncos training camp: Day seven observations

By Cameron Parker

ENGLEWOOD, CO - AUGUST 05: A detail photo of the Paul D. Bowlen Memorial Broncos Center on August 5, 2014 in Englewood, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
ENGLEWOOD, CO - AUGUST 05: A detail photo of the Paul D. Bowlen Memorial Broncos Center on August 5, 2014 in Englewood, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – JANUARY 21: Case Keenum #7 of the Minnesota Vikings reacts after throwing a first-quarter touchdown to Kyle Rudolph (not pictured) against the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 21, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – JANUARY 21: Case Keenum #7 of the Minnesota Vikings reacts after throwing a first-quarter touchdown to Kyle Rudolph (not pictured) against the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 21, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /

Case Keenum

The Denver Broncos made it the number one priority in the offseason to sign a quarterback.

Some thought Kirk Cousins was the answer, myself included. A potential first-round quarterback seemed to be thrown into the mix also in the off-season. However, despite all the rumors, the  Broncos focused their attention squarely on Keenum.

On the surface, the two-year deal $36 million dollar looks standard, but the fact that Denver surrounded him with in the NFL Draft begged the question: Is this team committed to Keenum long-term?

During his stint with the Minnesota Vikings, it was clear Keenum hit another gear in his development.

In Training Camp this year, the Broncos’ new quarterback did not throw an interception until day six. Keenum’s hallmark last season was accuracy. That accuracy was on display numerous times on day seven.

In red zone 11-on-11 drills, Keemun threw a pass to Austin Traylor (potentially the second tight end, by the way) in the middle of the end zone where only Traylor could catch it.

This lone play shows Keenum is an artist and one Denver has lacked since they won the Super Bowl. If the Broncos can be this proficient in the red area, then this team will be better and then some in 2018.

The Broncos finished dead last in Red Zone scoring percentage at 39.58 percent. Keenum’s Vikings in 2017 ranked 13th. With a resurgent defense and improved red zone offense, the team will be in a great place this season.

By all accounts from my eyes and media at Training Camp, Case Keenum is blowing away the players with his leadership and football acumen.

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