5 reasons Trevor Siemian will lead Broncos to success

4. Receivers who can do more with less

In instances when Siemian does indeed have to throw the ball, he’s fortunate to have a terrific pair of starting wide receivers. Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders may not be getting a lot of love in fantasy drafts, but they are still both coming off 1,000 yard seasons, despite last year’s putrid quarterback play in the Mile High City.

What’s especially beneficial about Thomas and Sanders is their ability to produce after the catch. If Siemian was paired with deep threats he had to fling the ball to, he’d likely have trouble winning matchups. Instead, he is gifted with receivers who are polished route runners and can take simple screen passes or slant routes for deep gains.

In fact, it’s the ability of Thomas and Sanders as great all-around receivers that made Manning look good in his “noodle arm” Denver years, especially last season. When you factor in potential breakouts from emerging tight end Virgil Green and third year receiver Cody Latimer, Siemian has a wealth of reliable options in the passing game.

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