How the Broncos can set Drew Lock on the right course

4. Catch the ball

This is going to sound like a crazy idea, but the Denver Broncos need to do better at simply catching the ball.

It will be astounding how much better the offense looks when this happens.

The Broncos have the second-worst drop rate in the NFL right now, trailing only the New York Giants. Those drops are not the reason Lock is struggling at this point, but they certainly aren’t helping.

It was well-documented against the New England Patriots that Lock had no fewer than three touchdown throws that were basically completely missed or dropped, even if they were tough plays.

NFL receivers and tight ends have to make tough catches.

This can also be helped by point number one, which is reigning it in a bit and getting higher percentage looks. Not every receiver is going to come down with a 50-50 ball, but they have to be consistent at catching the easy ones.

Even though the Tennessee Titans gifted the Broncos opportunities to stay in the game with missed field goals, the Broncos could have easily won that game were it not for dropped passes.

Drew Lock’s interceptions against the Patriots probably never happen if even a couple of those 50-50 balls are hauled in by receivers.

Drops weren’t the issue against the Chiefs, but they have been this season for the Broncos no matter who is throwing the ball. This has to take a turn for the better.