Unless you’re related to Teddy Bridgewater or Drew Lock, you probably realize the Broncos are still looking for their next franchise quarterback. Assuming George Paton doesn’t go out and execute a trade for Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson, or Deshaun Watson, his best chance at finding a franchise passer comes in the draft. Unfortunately, this upcoming class looks like the weakest QB crop in years. To find a franchise passer, the Paton may need to practice patience. 2023 looks as though it will have at least two potential franchise quarterbacks in the Ohio State Buckeyes’ C.J. Stroud and the Alabama Crimson Tide’s Bryce Young. Odds are both will wind up top ten picks if they continue to progress as they have throughout this season, so the Broncos may need to get creative in order to have a shot at either. One potential road forward is to do what it takes to collect extra ‘23 picks for trade ammunition.
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