How the Broncos can set Drew Lock on the right course

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DENVER, CO – OCTOBER 25: Denver Broncos players, from left Jerry Jeudy #10, K.J. Hamler #13, and Tyrie Cleveland #16 during player warm ups before a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High on October 25, 2020 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /

2. Let the playmakers create

This is maybe a little impatient in some ways because KJ Hamler, Noah Fant, and Phillip Lindsay have been hurt, but the Broncos have to start putting their young playmakers in position to create after the catch more frequently.

We have seen some glimpses of these guys getting the chance to make plays after the catch. As a matter of fact, The Broncos average 6.1 yards after the catch per completion on Drew Lock throws, the 7th-best mark in the NFL among qualifying QBs.

With that being said, Hamler and Fant being back in the lineup mean that the Broncos need to work the ball to them on shorter passing plays and let those guys, along with Jerry Jeudy and running back Phillip Lindsay, do what they do best — make people miss and run right by defenders.

The Broncos’ passing offense needs an identity. At this point, it’s been chucking the ball downfield with a low percentage of success. That needs to change to the playmakers making people miss, breaking tackles, and making Drew Lock look good.

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