Broncos rumors: Trevor Siemian expected to beat out Paxton Lynch as starting QB
By Matt Conner
Mike Klis, beat reporter for the Denver Broncos, expects Trevor Siemian to beat out Paxton Lynch for the starting quarterback role.
The AFC West is an interesting division. Two teams enjoy potent offenses behind some of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. Two others boast elite defenses with multiple Pro Bowlers apiece. It’s a combative mix that makes up the most competitive division in the NFL top to bottom. As the Denver Broncos try to sort out their quarterback situation for yet another season, beat reporter Mike Klis believes that Trevor Siemian will, once again, hold off Paxton Lynch for the job.
The rest of the division is already set at quarterback with Derek Carr, Alex Smith and Philip Rivers all firmly entrenched as the starters for their respective teams. The Broncos invested in Lynch over a year ago with a first round pick in the hopes of making a fairly seamless transition from the winning culture brought in by Peyton Manning to a new generation. Instead, Lynch remains on the outside looking in, trying to chase a former 7th round pick who could stay at the helm for a second season.
The Broncos defense keeps the quarterback from having to carry the team, in much the same way the Chiefs have been constructed. It will be interesting to see how the quarterbacks respond to an entirely new coaching staff and whether or not the lack of investment in either allows one to emerge given the blank slate.
Siemian went 8-6 as a starter last year with 18 touchdowns and 10 interceptions, completing 59.5% of his throws. Lynch went 1-1 last season in two full starts and some spot duty with 2 touchdowns and 1 interception, completing 59% of this passes.