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Ranking the 5 best quarterbacks ever drafted by the Broncos

By Travis Wakeman

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 14: Brock Osweiler #17 of the Denver Broncos reacts against the Indianapolis Colts during the first half at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 14, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 14: Brock Osweiler #17 of the Denver Broncos reacts against the Indianapolis Colts during the first half at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 14, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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DENVER – SEPTEMBER 14: Quarterback Jay Cutler #6 and wide receiver Eddie Royal #19 of the Denver Broncos celebrate after defeating the San Diego Chargers 39-38 during NFL action at Invesco Field at Mile High on September 14, 2008, in Denver, Colorado. Cutler connected with Royal for the final touchdown of the game and the ensuing game-winning two-point conversion in the final minute. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) /

887. . . 2. player. JayCutler. QB. Vanderbilt

Considering overall talent, Jay Cutler was probably the best player on this list. He had an absolute cannon for an arm.

Many fans were shocked when the Broncos chose Cutler with the No. 11 overall pick of the draft after trading up with the St. Louis Rams to get him. The Broncos had played in the AFC Championship Game the season before and Jake Plummer was still a solid fit.

Shanahan wanted to go in a different direction, bringing in the gunslinger from Vanderbilt. And though Cutler was highly talented, his skills never really translated to success on the field.

The Broncos never went to the playoffs under Cutler and he was only with the team for three seasons before Shanahan’s replacement, McDaniels, chose to trade him to the Chicago Bears.

It will always remain a big what if when considering what Cutler could have done had he had more time in the Mile High City but he finished his time there with respectable numbers, passing for 9,024 yards and 54 touchdowns.

The lack of a playoff appearance and the fact he only played for the Broncos for three seasons is what keeps him in the No. 2 spot on the list but as stated, overall talent-wise, he was probably the best quarterback the team ever drafted.

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