Broncos Need to See What They Have in Drew Lock and Start Him Week 13
By Michael Luciano
Vic Fangio's Denver Broncos are staring down the barrel of a Top-5 pick, mostly due to their laughable quarterback situation that includes a well-past-his-prime Joe Flacco and Brandon Allen, who was a career backup for a reason.
The Broncos have yet to turn to 2019 second-round pick Drew Lock, who hasn't played since he suffered a thumb injury in the preseason. However, Denver is considering activating Lock and starting him in Week 13 against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Broncos to consider activating, starting rookie Lock in Week 13. https://t.co/ywtFl7oZwx pic.twitter.com/9qkFCROnET
— theScore (@theScore) November 25, 2019
Keep in mind that even with Tua Tagovailoa's historic production, it's Lock, a former Missouri Tiger, who still holds the record for touchdown passes in a single SEC season at 44. Lock may not be the most accurate thrower or particularly mobile, but he has a rocket launcher of a right arm, and has plus NFL arm talent with the ability to deliver with touch deep down the field.
With five games left on the schedule, and the Chargers serving as the best defense Denver will play, this is a perfect stretch for Lock to audition for a franchise quarterback gig.
Vic Fangio on Drew Lock: "As far as this week goes, all options are on the table. We'll make that decision in the next few days."
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) November 25, 2019
The Broncos have until next week to activate him off IR.
Nothing has gone right for Denver this year, but Lock showing that he's the guy for 2020 at least would be a major positive to take away from an otherwise worthless season.