Post by motm on Oct 24, 2016 18:05:12 GMT -6
Should Broncos make the move and trade for veteran QB?
DENVER -- The Broncos still have a championship defense. They have very good wide receivers. One question heading into their Monday Night Football matchup against the Texans in Week 7 is whether they can realistically win another Super Bowl with virtually zero experience at quarterback.The Broncos get another shot to evaluate their 2016 prospects when Trevor Siemian starts against the Texans. Siemian and Paxton Lynch have long-term promise. They are the future. But the championship window for this defense will not stay this wide open forever, and if the Broncos' offense continues to sputter, a short-term move for Tony Romo or Jay Cutler before the Nov. 1 trading deadline should be a consideration, at least.
There are salary-cap implications and other considerations when deciding whether to make a bold move for a quarterback in the middle of the season (Denver could really use left tackle Joe Thomas if Cleveland trades him, but that's another subject for another day). Broncos general manager John Elway has shown no fear in making aggressive moves. He always seems to get the last laugh, and if Siemian outplays Brock Osweiler on Monday night, would anyone be surprised? But as the Broncos look at their offensive film from their current two-game losing streak, they will see the growing pains that often come with having a first-year starter behind center.
Link: www.espn.com/nfl/insider/story/_/id/17865832/jon-gruden-mnf-preview-whether-denver-broncos-move-trevor-siemian-trade-veteran-quarterback-nfl-2016
DENVER -- The Broncos still have a championship defense. They have very good wide receivers. One question heading into their Monday Night Football matchup against the Texans in Week 7 is whether they can realistically win another Super Bowl with virtually zero experience at quarterback.The Broncos get another shot to evaluate their 2016 prospects when Trevor Siemian starts against the Texans. Siemian and Paxton Lynch have long-term promise. They are the future. But the championship window for this defense will not stay this wide open forever, and if the Broncos' offense continues to sputter, a short-term move for Tony Romo or Jay Cutler before the Nov. 1 trading deadline should be a consideration, at least.
There are salary-cap implications and other considerations when deciding whether to make a bold move for a quarterback in the middle of the season (Denver could really use left tackle Joe Thomas if Cleveland trades him, but that's another subject for another day). Broncos general manager John Elway has shown no fear in making aggressive moves. He always seems to get the last laugh, and if Siemian outplays Brock Osweiler on Monday night, would anyone be surprised? But as the Broncos look at their offensive film from their current two-game losing streak, they will see the growing pains that often come with having a first-year starter behind center.
Link: www.espn.com/nfl/insider/story/_/id/17865832/jon-gruden-mnf-preview-whether-denver-broncos-move-trevor-siemian-trade-veteran-quarterback-nfl-2016
