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Denver Broncos: What we learned from Drew Lock’s first start

By Sayre Bedinger

DENVER, COLORADO - DECEMBER 01: Quarterback Drew Lock #3 of the Denver Broncos throws against the Los Angeles Chargers in the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on December 01, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
DENVER, COLORADO - DECEMBER 01: Quarterback Drew Lock #3 of the Denver Broncos throws against the Los Angeles Chargers in the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on December 01, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) /
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DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 1: Courtland Sutton #14 of the Denver Broncos celebrates as Philip Rivers #17 of the Los Angeles Chargers (right) reacts after a defensive pass interference call resulted in a first down within field goal range near the end of the fourth quarter of a game at Empower Field at Mile High on December 1, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 1: Courtland Sutton #14 of the Denver Broncos celebrates as Philip Rivers #17 of the Los Angeles Chargers (right) reacts after a defensive pass interference call resulted in a first down within field goal range near the end of the fourth quarter of a game at Empower Field at Mile High on December 1, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /

Wanted: #2 wide receiver

The Broncos desperately need a number two option in the passing game.

Noah Fant is still showing signs of being a rookie out there despite a great run of play against the Browns and Vikings, and the Broncos have gotten nothing this season from DaeSean Hamilton and just one catch on five targets over the last two games from Tim Patrick.

It’s shocking to me that between everyone on the roster, nobody is yet emerging as even a ‘maybe’ option but maybe we just need to see more of this offense with Lock in the lineup.

The previous quarterbacks, especially Joe Flacco, were missing open receivers all season and that has contributed to the team’s lack of a number two behind Courtland Sutton, but my goodness.

The Broncos’ lack of a no. 2 receiver amplifies the greatness of what Sutton has brought to the table this year. Not since Brandon Lloyd in 2010 have we seen such a masterful display of playmaking ability at the receiver position with such horrid quarterback play, but eventually, someone’s going to have to step up.

I think the Broncos’ need for a receiver early in the 2020 NFL Draft has been amplified greatly, but someone on the roster currently has to step up over the final four games of the season.

Maybe the Broncos will start putting in some plays for Juwann Winfree, or maybe they will just figure out ways to get Hamilton and Patrick more involved.

There are too many pass plays designed by Rich Scangarello where the receiver catches the ball at or behind the line of scrimmage, and there are too many plays seemingly designed to be dump-offs to the running backs.

Courtland Sutton’s emergence this year has been an absolute savior for the Broncos’ offense. Without him manufacturing big plays, who knows where this offense would be?

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