Broncos Fanzone: Quick takes with Nick Kendell

On the next segment of the Fanzone, I chat with Nick Kendell from Mile High Huddle and get his takes on the Broncos.

Another divisional game is on tap as the Denver Broncos face off against the Los Angeles Chargers. This is an important game for both teams as they will look to get out of the cellar of the AFC West. Both teams are currently 2-4 with a lot of promise for the future.

One team will take a step towards that future with a win on Sunday. This will be the first meeting in 2020 between these two teams. Last season, the Broncos swept the Chargers using two quarterbacks. Joe Flacco led the Broncos first win in Los Angeles while Drew Lock won his first NFL start against them.

Will Denver make it three wins in a row? Only time will tell on Sunday. But let us get into this week’s guest. I am chatting with Nick Kendell from Mile High Huddle. He is very knowledgeable about the team. I sat down with him to get his takes on the Broncos.

Ty: When it comes to the Denver Broncos, how did you end up choosing the Broncos as your team?

Nick: I remember growing up and watching John Elway. My first memory is Super Bowl 32 (Broncos vs. Packers). I remember that game very well with family watching. Living in Iowa at the time, there is no professional team. A lot here pick their teams based on the family. My dad is a Broncos fan and when he was growing up would go to Colorado once or twice a year. That is how he became a Broncos fan.

Ty: In your opinion, what went wrong for the Denver Broncos against the Chiefs, despite the defense playing well?

Nick: People aren’t going to love it, but it starts and stops with the quarterback. Drew Lock probably had the worst game I have ever seen him play. Drew Lock would be the first to tell you that he had a really bad game. He has said as much. The current offense is not matching with the players on the field. If there was average quarterback play, the game might have been competitive, but it all comes down to the quarterback for the most part.

Ty: What do you believe is the reason for Drew Lock’s struggles?

Nick: It comes to issues he had in Missouri regarding his base and foot work. His mechanics in his lower half is not consistent. Even without pressure, he will escape the pocket. Either he will roll to his right or throw off his back foot. It all comes down to the base mechanics. He needs to work on moving the ball within the confines of the offense. 

Ty: The Broncos are set to face the Chargers on Sunday. What does Denver need to do to be successful?

Nick: Outside of points scored, the turnover differential will be key. The Broncos have consistently not won the turnover differential battle. It is not terrible. It just seems they lose it every week. Protect the football, take the ball away, and good things will happen.

Ty: Which player on the Broncos roster are you looking at that will make an impact on Sunday?

Nick: I would like to highlight Bryce Callahan. He is playing extremely good football as of late. A.J. Bouye will be back for his second straight game. That means Callahan will play more of the slot. But in today’s NFL, that is a starter. Pro Football Focus has him as the eighth highest-rated cornerback of this season. Callahan needs to be highlighted, propped up, and discussed at how good he is playing.

Thank You Nick for taking the time out to chat with me. If you would like to listen to the full interview, you can do so here. Go Broncos!