5 reasons Trevor Siemian will lead Broncos to success

By Dan Israeli | Sep 8, 2016

DENVER, CO - AUGUST 20: Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian (13) throws a pass downfield during the first quarter against the San Fransisco 49ers August 20, 2016 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium. (Photo By John Leyba/The Denver Post via Getty Images) /

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3. No pressure, kid

While Siemian is the starter going into the season, he’s not Denver’s long-term plan at quarterback — at least we don’t think he is. This is because the Broncos moved up five spots in the 2016 NFL Draft to select Memphis standout Paxton Lynch with the 26th pick of the first round. By all accounts, Lynch is still the future.

The reason Siemian won the gig is two-fold. He was the most knowledgeable quarterback on the roster after spending all of last season holding a clipboard (as both a second and third stringer), and because Siemian is a better fit for what Denver wants from its signal caller this season. While Siemian came from a pro style offense at Northwestern, Lynch came from a more up-tempo, spread offense at Memphis.

The lack of pressure on Siemian to be the franchise’s savior in the footsteps of John Elway and Manning can only help him as he navigates his first season starting in the NFL.

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