5 reasons Trevor Siemian will lead Broncos to success
By Dan Israeli
Many are writing the defending champs off, but here are five reasons to back their seventh round sophomore QB.
You’ve heard all the bad stuff about Trevor Siemian. He threw 27 touchdowns to 24 picks in 14 college starts at Northwestern. He was a seventh round pick in 2015. His only NFL action came via a kneel-down in his rookie season. He is only starting for the Broncos because they have no other options.
While all of the above may be true, it doesn’t mean all hope is lost for the defending champs, who hoisted the Lombardi trophy on the heels of some truly horrific quarterback play last season.
Many will argue that Peyton Manning was chock-full of intangibles during his swan song season, but it’s intangibles that led Siemian to win the starting gig and allowed Denver to ship out presumed starter Mark Sanchez just five days before opening night kickoff against the Panthers.
Still not convinced? Here are five reasons Siemian can lead the Broncos to success in the 2016 season.
5. He won’t be asked to do much
Not the most glowing endorsement right off the bat, but it’s the truth. The Broncos are returning eight of 10 starters from a unit that was first in total defense (yards per game) last season. Powered by studs like Von Miller, DeMarcus Ware and Chris Harris, the Broncos defense will be elite yet again.
Denver is also gearing towards a more traditional Gary Kubiak offense. They will run the ball plenty with C.J. Anderson, who is coming off a strong finish to an otherwise disappointing 2015 season. The team also drafted a capable backup in Devontae Booker and are committed to a more game control style of offense in 2016, with more snaps under center and more clock killing runs.
Game control football requires a game manager quarterback, which is exactly what Siemian will be, at least to start the season. There is little pressure on him to take over games because the Broncos will not give up many points and plan on running the ball more often this season.
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