Chemistry is building between two key Denver Broncos players.
There is something strong in the air with the Denver Broncos.
Relationships are starting to form with quarterback Drew Lock and wide receiver Jerry Jeudy. It began with Lock hyped about the selection of Jeudy in the NFL Draft and has now transferred to throwing sessions with teammates.
I'm told Drew Lock and a number of Broncos players are going full offense, running through the playbook on their own away from the facility. Courtland Sutton, KJ Hamler, Ja'Wuan James, Dalton Risner among them. Phillip Lindsay is a regular. Jerry Jeudy joined them last weekend.
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) June 12, 2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and new life, we all are living differently and NFL teams have been figuring out how to find time for workout schedules in the midst of all this. One area where that can be done is the throwing sessions.
Ever since Lock started with the Denver Broncos, there has been an awakening to the print media that is flocking to hype this second-year quarterback from Missouri. However, humility remains true with Lock, who is keeping a level head and not changing the person he is. These practices with his teammates and new friends will only jumpstart a rapport for the 2020 season. New offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur spoke about Lock and about this ‘rumor’ of team gatherings.
"“There’s a rumor that he’s working with the players by himself. That’s a rumor that I heard. Also, along with that rumor, I heard it’s going well.”Pat Shurmur (via Denver Broncos PR)"
Shurmur mentioned Lock and being a teacher through the Zoom meetings. With the pandemic, the changes that came in the NFL are mainly teams having their offseason programs strictly through virtual meetings. This means the coaches become the teacher and that it is up to the players to get better and train on their own time.
Thus, it leads us back to Drew Lock and Jerry Jeudy again. Jeudy is well regarded as one of the hardest workers to enter this draft class. Every since his freshman days and possibly earlier Jeudy’s work ethic is unmatched.
Lock was spotted on multiple occasions working out with players and doing throwing sessions. Jeudy and Lock are fierce competitors who know what it takes to succeed.
Just watch for yourself.
— Jerry Jeudy⁴ (@jerryjeudy) June 11, 2020
News broke that Jeudy and Lock are doing throwing sessions. If Lock has already formed strong chemistry with Courtland Sutton who is the incumbent number one wide receiver, then who is to say this cannot happen with Jeudy also?
Lock was given the keys to a brand new Ferrari offense. There is a chance Jeudy and Lock can form a strong bond that will lead to a solid campaign for Jeudy. Because of this, it can result in the possibility Denver has two 1,000-yard wide receivers in 2020. Lock has every tool in this offensive arsenal to be effective in the upcoming season.
If this chemistry is strong enough to translate from the throwing sessions to the games, the Broncos will be humming with all the pistons firing. The class has been in session and the homework is paying off.