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Denver Broncos: The best individual matchups on the 2021 schedule

By Graham Tiedtke

Oct 25, 2020; Denver, Colorado, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) is sacked by Denver Broncos defensive end Dre'Mont Jones (93) in the first half at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 25, 2020; Denver, Colorado, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) is sacked by Denver Broncos defensive end Dre'Mont Jones (93) in the first half at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 16, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) runs with the ball as Buffalo Bills defensive end Jerry Hughes (55) pursues during the first half of an AFC Divisional Round playoff game at Bills Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 16, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) runs with the ball as Buffalo Bills defensive end Jerry Hughes (55) pursues during the first half of an AFC Divisional Round playoff game at Bills Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports /

Dual-Threat quarterbacks could be a big problem for the Denver Broncos

Dual-threat quarterbacks are a problem for many teams. They’ll especially pose as a problem for the Denver Broncos unless Von Miller and Bradley Chubb are able to get off the edge of the line and get to them before they take off.

The Broncos have a number of quarterbacks on their schedule that can run: Baltimore Ravens’ Lamar Jackson, Kansas City Chiefs Patrick Mahomes, Philadelphia Eagles’ Jalen Hurts, and Dallas Cowboys’ Dak Prescott.

Now, here’s where things will get interesting for the Broncos: They traded for Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, who is also a running-type of quarterback. Unfortunately he suffered a terrible leg injury that puts him more in danger of hurting it again, but it is possible that the team uses Bridgewater as a copy-cat quarterback during practice to prepare for those opponents.

Still, it is frightening to know that the Broncos will have to go up against these great athletes in 2021.

These quarterbacks will be able to make the right reads (whether or not to tuck the ball and run or to throw it downfield). This will be a big test for not only the defensive line/edge rushers, but also the cornerbacks.

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