Denver Broncos: Paxton Lynch signed by Saskatchewan Roughriders
Former Denver Broncos first-round bust, quarterback Paxton Lynch out of Memphis, has resurfaced in the Canadian Football League. Lynch, who played started just four games for the team, has signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
Lynch will compete for a roster spot against former Broncos quarterback Joe Flacco’s brother—Tom Flacco—as well as former NFL quarterback Luke Falk, Cody Fajardo, and Isaac Harker.
This stop in Lynch’s football journey could potentially be one of his last opportunities at making a positive impact on an organization. Following just two years with the Denver Broncos, Lynch spent time on the rosters of the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Seattle Seahawks.
Lynch was one of the worst draft picks by the Broncos, not only in recent memory but in team history.
He completed 61.7 percent of his passes for 792 yards, four touchdowns, and four interceptions while posting a 76.7 passer rating in the NFL.
Seeing Lynch in a different football league than the typical NFL will be interesting given the different rules of the game. For one, it may be awkward for him to adjust to the running start receivers get prior to the ball being snapped.
It may also be quite difficult for Lynch to try and extend drives, as the CFL has one less down to work with. The NFL has four, while the CFL has just three.
Part of Lynch’s issues in the NFL were not on the field, but off it. It had been reported that Lynch was more interested in playing video games than he was of trying to get better as an NFL quarterback. That ultimately hurt his true chances in the league.
Paxton Lynch will join former Denver Broncos receiver Carlos Henderson
Another player who failed to make an impact for the Denver Broncos was 2017 third-round wide receiver Carlos Henderson.
Henderson never saw the field for the Broncos, as he was suspended by the team for substance abuse. He suffered a torn ligament in his thumb that required surgery, and was placed on injured reserve in 2017.
I am curious to see if the two can figure something out to make the Roughriders team in 2021. We all love a good story, don’t we?