Now that the NFL Draft has wrapped up, we’re going to be taking a position-by-position look at the Broncos’ roster to estimate a way-too-early depth chart prediction. Today, we’re starting the series at quarterback.
QB1: Drew Lock
This is an obvious prediction. After going 4-1 as a starter last year, Lock earned the trust of Denver’s front office and will go into the 2020 season as the undisputed starter.
QB2: Jeff Driskel
The Broncos signed Driskel in part because he has a similar playing style to Lock. He can move around in the pocket to extend plays and he’s probably more athletic than Lock. If anything happens to Denver’s QB1, they’ll turn to a backup who has eight career starts under his belt.
QB3: Brett Rypien
After starting last season on the Broncos squad, Rypien served as Brandon Allen’s backup for three games before going back down to the practice squad when Lock returned from injury. Rypien’s best bet to stick around with the team will be on the practice squad again.
QB4: Riley Neal
Neal’s college stats aren’t overly impressive (57.8 completion percentage, nine TDs and five INTs at Vanderbilt) and he’ll be considered a big underdog in competition with Rypien for the practice squad QB role.
