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What Drew Lock must do to be the Broncos unquestioned QB of the future

By Nicholas Manning

Dec 13, 2020; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) passes the ball as Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) pressures in the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 13, 2020; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) passes the ball as Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) pressures in the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /
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FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – OCTOBER 18: Drew Lock #3 of the Denver Broncos attempts a pass against the New England Patriots during the first half at Gillette Stadium on October 18, 2020, in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /

2. Drew Lock must hit on the deep ball more consistently 

Drew Lock’s arm strength puts him in the upper echelon of quarterbacks in the NFL. However, that arm strength poses little threat to defenses if you cannot connect when deep shots are available.

We saw a few times this season, where Drew Lock was able to connect with a receiver deep down the field, however, that was few and far between.

Per ESPN Next Gen Stats, Lock sits an average passer rating of 60.5 throwing the ball past 20 yards downfield. The league average is 79.8 on throws beyond 20 yards.

The inability for Lock and this offense to hit on shot plays with either a big play or a pass interference call contributed mightly to the offensive scoring woes.

Presumably, with Courtland Sutton returning in 2021, and a year where Jerry Jeudy and K.J. Hamler have time with Lock in the offseason should help improve his playmaking ability.

However, the responsibility lies with him to make sure when the big-plays are there to be made, he makes them.

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