Rookie QB Drew Lock Already Holding Out is a Really Bad Sign for the Broncos
By Parker White
The Denver Broncos report for training camp today, as they will play the Atlanta Falcons in the annual Hall of Fame Game in Canton and have the opportunity to begin camp early. However, they'll be without rookie quarterback Drew Lock, who is holding out because he wants a "quarterback premium," per Adam Schefter.
With Broncos reporting to camp today, 2nd-round rookie QB Drew Lock is lone holdout. Has a few hours to get it done. No 2nd-rd QB has received “QB premium” in last 5 years per 9news research. #9sports
— Mike Klis (@MikeKlis) July 17, 2019
Lock is a second-round pick and not even a serious candidate to start for the Broncos. So, why should Denver give him a so-caleld "premium" when he hasn't even played an NFL game?
Broncos report today, but without rookie second-rounder Drew Lock, who reportedly wants a "quarterback premium" https://t.co/74NM7LelAH
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) July 17, 2019
Lock is represented by Creative Artists Agency, an organization known for driving a hard bargain on rookie contracts, but this is absurd. You have to imagine that the Broncos and Lock will come together on some sort of deal, but their relationship isn't getting off on the right track.
Obviously, Denver wants him to succeed, but can you imagine what negotiations will be like if he establishes himself as an upper-echelon quarterback? It would be a nightmare. But for now, it's just a terrible look that risks disrupting the natural order at Mile High.