Ranking the Denver Broncos QB options for 2022 and beyond

Denver Broncos top QB options for 2022 and beyond

1. Rookie + a veteran not named Teddy Bridgewater or Drew Lock

I can see the argument for wanting this scenario to play out.  While the general consensus seems to be that the 2022 quarterback class is weaker, that does not mean the Denver Broncos feel the same way.

What if George Paton really loves Carson Strong?  What if he really likes Kenny Pickett?

I do not think the Broncos will draft a first-round quarterback, but I can see the benefit.  This might be the smartest route, as pairing a rookie with another veteran quarterback allows the rookie to perhaps develop within the Broncos’ offense before eventually taking over.

If the Broncos do draft a rookie signal-caller, they will surely need to pair him with a veteran instead of throwing him into the fire.

I would hope the team does not pair a rookie draft pick with either Drew Lock or Teddy Bridgewater, though.

In this case, I would not hate another veteran being brought in.  Some names that come to mind are a tier or two below guys like Kirk Cousins and Matt Ryan.

Andy Dalton, Marcus Mariota, and Jameis Winston all have enjoyed success in the NFL, and I do believe that each player is better than both Lock and Bridgewater, so I would be OK with this scenario.

However, this scenario is much less desirable than option 1 or 2, in my opinion.

Any other scenario would sit at the very bottom of the list for me.  This would include pairing a rookie with Drew Lock, pairing a rookie with Teddy Bridgewater, giving Drew Lock another chance at QB1, and simply trading for another veteran stopgap option.

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George Paton is a smart GM, so I do not think he will underwhelm at the quarterback position this offseason.