Ranking Denver Broncos offensive position groups in 2022
Denver Broncos position group no. 3: Quarterbacks
This position group did not come in at number three because the leader of this group is number three, but because of the backup situation.
Josh Johnson is a decent backup and he could hypothetically get you through a game or two, but let’s be honest, if something were to happen with Russell Wilson, the Denver Broncos’ season goes with him.
That is the case with most elite quarterbacks, so that is not a dig at Johnson, just the reality. Having a Nick Foles type may bring a bit more security and comfort, but Wilson has been a very durable quarterback throughout his career.
Missing three games last year due to a thumb injury, Wilson’s longest active streak by a current quarterback was abruptly ended. Although a shorter frame, Russell Wilson is what you would call “thick.” His build has helped him be a more durable and reliable player in the NFL since his arrival in 2012.
Russell Wilson is an elite quarterback, so it was tough to list his position down at number three, but depth is a factor in this. Positions like running back and wide receiver both have the virtue of depth for the Denver Broncos but the quarterback room does have the best overall player in it.
The only other players for the Denver Broncos that may rival Russell Wilson’s stature from a league perspective are on the other side of the ball. In a situation that should bring Wilson the ability to cook, expectations are extremely high for Russell Wilson in 2022.
That may almost be out of reach, but that is just because Broncos Country is incredibly pumped up to have not just competency at the quarterback position, but an actual elite quarterback.
Wilson won’t be breaking any franchise records I don’t expect, but he can thank Peyton Manning and the best season from a quarterback in NFL history for that.
That said, I think Russell Wilson becomes the first Denver Broncos quarterback to surpass 4,000 passing yards dating all the way back to 2014 with ease.