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Denver Broncos: How offensive position groups stack up in AFC West

By Nicholas Manning

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 22: Courtland Sutton #14 of the Denver Broncos stands on the field as he warms up before a game against the Detroit Lions at Empower Field at Mile High on December 22, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 22: Courtland Sutton #14 of the Denver Broncos stands on the field as he warms up before a game against the Detroit Lions at Empower Field at Mile High on December 22, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /
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CANTON, OH – AUGUST 01: Drew Lock #3 of the Denver Broncos throws a pass in the first half of a preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons at Tom Benson Hall Of Fame Stadium on August 1, 2019, in Canton, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Quarterback

Denver: QB Drew Lock

Last year the Broncos selected Drew Lock with the 42nd pick in the 2019 draft. The original plan was to sit Lock for the year and ride out veteran Joe Flacco to a playoff run. Injuries and ineffectiveness created a window for Lock to play, and he played well. In a limited sample size, Lock’s DVOA (Defense-adjusted Value Over Average) ranked ahead of all rookies in the 2019 class and grouped along with Phillip Rivers, Tom Brady, and Jared Goff.

This was without the key offseason additions including Jerry Jeudy and KJ Hamler. Drew Lock has the makings of a franchise quarterback, now he the support around him to flourish. 7.5

Kansas City: Patrick Mahomes

Patrick Mahomes suffered an injury in the middle of last season, reducing his output to a measly 4,300 yards and a 26/5 TD to INT ratio.

Oh yeah, and he dazzled in the playoffs to a Super Bowl win and the game’s MVP. There isn’t a throw Mahomes can’t make and has a variety of weapons around him. Mahomes is most likely is the game’s top QB for the foreseeable future. 10.0

Las Vegas: QB Derek Carr

Despite the calls for a new man at the helm, Derek Carr played well the majority of the season.

With limited targets, Carr posted a 4,300-yard campaign while ranking 9th in the league in DVOA. Now Carr has the addition of three WR’s in the 2020 draft, headlined by Henry Ruggs, along with a second receiving threat at tight end in Jason Witten. The criticism of Carr is aimed at his play in big moments.

Currently, he has not played his best in big games and needs to this season or it may be his last in Las Vegas as the Raiders QB. 7.0

Los Angeles: Tyrod Taylor (Justin Herbert)

Tyrod Taylor is a steady placeholder for 6th overall pick Justin Herbert. Taylor keeps a team on schedule and rarely turns the ball over. However, with the offensive firepower coming into the AFC West, simply making the safe play won’t be enough and the team will eventually turn the offense over to Herbert.

The Chargers hope that day does not come too soon as Herbert has to adjust to game speed along to a more complex playbook. 6.5

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