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Denver Broncos: 5 succession plan models for Drew Lock

By Sayre Bedinger

COLUMBIA, MO - OCTOBER 27: Quarterback Drew Lock #3 of the Missouri Tigers passes during the game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Faurot Field/Memorial Stadium on October 27, 2018 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
COLUMBIA, MO - OCTOBER 27: Quarterback Drew Lock #3 of the Missouri Tigers passes during the game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Faurot Field/Memorial Stadium on October 27, 2018 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /
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COLUMBIA, MO – SEPTEMBER 08: Quarterback Drew Lock #3 of the Missouri Tigers rputs on his helmet on the sidelines during the 1st half of the game against the Wyoming Cowboys at Faurot Field/Memorial Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
COLUMBIA, MO – SEPTEMBER 08: Quarterback Drew Lock #3 of the Missouri Tigers rputs on his helmet on the sidelines during the 1st half of the game against the Wyoming Cowboys at Faurot Field/Memorial Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /

Conclusion

So what will the Broncos do?

Joe Flacco is being pitched as the unquestioned starter at this point in time. John Elway has mentioned the Packers’ transition to Rodgers as an option here, but in my opinion, that’s only if Flacco plays at an elite level.

If Flacco plays at an Alex Smith level and the Broncos are winning games in the meantime, they might look at Lock as a Mahomes type.

If Flacco is not playing well enough for the team to win games, we could see a situation like the one in Cleveland with Taylor/Mayfield.

If Flacco is hurt, this could be the Dak Prescott situation all over again. Prescott, by the way, is the only non-first round QB on this list. He proved he was ready for the rigors of the NFL long before any NFL Draft analyst thought he could.

A sixth, less applicable scenario in my opinion, is the one with Matt Flynn and Russell Wilson in Seattle. The Seahawks saw how bad Flynn was right away, and how good Wilson was, and there was such a stark difference between the two that they had no choice but to put the rookie in.

dark. Next. These players must step up for the Broncos

Is that possible in Denver? I’m not so sure. I think at the very least, Flacco will look like a competent starter. But if the Broncos start to experience death by inches, the quarterback — whose job is to win games — will be the first one catching blame.

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