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Yavin4

(36,399 posts)
Wed Apr 28, 2021, 08:30 PM Apr 2021

I'm intrigued by Denver's moves here.

One would think that they would go all out and trade up to get Zach Wilson or maybe even Trey Lance. They're in Pat Mahomes' division, and they need a QB that can keep pace with him.

Teddy Bridgewater just doesn't cut it in my mind.

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I'm intrigued by Denver's moves here. (Original Post) Yavin4 Apr 2021 OP
This long time Broncos fan is intrigued yonder Apr 2021 #1
Carr and Herbert are also in that division. Yavin4 Apr 2021 #2
Herbert looked scary good last year. yonder Apr 2021 #5
I'm cool with it. flying rabbit Apr 2021 #3
I wouldn't rule out more moves by Denver Best_man23 Apr 2021 #4
I would take Bridgewater for a 6th round pick bottomofthehill Apr 2021 #6
Especially since Carolina is still paying $7M of his salary. getting old in mke Apr 2021 #8
Russel Wilson was pick #75. Joe Montana was #82. Tom Brady, #199. Auggie Apr 2021 #7

yonder

(10,002 posts)
1. This long time Broncos fan is intrigued
Wed Apr 28, 2021, 09:22 PM
Apr 2021

by Denver's seeming inability to get off the quarterback carousel they've been on. A dozen starters in 10 years ain't the way to do that IMO.

I don't know about Bridgewater either, but maybe trading Elway away from those decisions would be a start.

yonder

(10,002 posts)
5. Herbert looked scary good last year.
Wed Apr 28, 2021, 09:39 PM
Apr 2021

A little more time under his belt and he should be a force.

The last several years I've been rooting for any team in the AFC West, sometimes even against Denver. Elway has got to go.

Best_man23

(5,124 posts)
4. I wouldn't rule out more moves by Denver
Wed Apr 28, 2021, 09:35 PM
Apr 2021

If Chase and Pitts are gone by the time Miami's pick comes up at 6, they will be looking to trade down, and I know they have been talking with Denver.

getting old in mke

(813 posts)
8. Especially since Carolina is still paying $7M of his salary.
Thu Apr 29, 2021, 12:11 PM
Apr 2021

Overall, Bridgewater costs Denver $3M + the 6th, a pretty good deal for either a competent starter or really good backup. Plus, if he starts he has better tools around him than at Carolina (remember: McCaffrey missed 12 games in Teddy's only year there).

At that cost, Denver can still be in the QB draft market and move on from Lock, or if they can't get one of the top QBs in the draft, light a fire under Lock.

Auggie

(31,802 posts)
7. Russel Wilson was pick #75. Joe Montana was #82. Tom Brady, #199.
Thu Apr 29, 2021, 06:12 AM
Apr 2021

Perhaps Denver has a late rounder in mind. Bridgewater is cheap insurance.

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