Denver Broncos: 5 reasons to believe in Paxton Lynch

Sep 1, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Paxton Lynch (12) looks to pass during the first half against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 1, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Paxton Lynch (12) looks to pass during the first half against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports /
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Memphis Tigers quarterback Paxton Lynch (12) runs with the ball during the third quarter against the Houston Cougars at TDECU Stadium. The Cougars won 35-34. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Memphis Tigers quarterback Paxton Lynch (12) runs with the ball during the third quarter against the Houston Cougars at TDECU Stadium. The Cougars won 35-34. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Mobility

One underrated factor about Lynch is that he is pretty mobile. He is not Michael Vick or anything, but it does have to garner the respect of the opponent and it adds another dimension to the offense Siemian does not possess.

The best factor about Lynch’s mobility is not even running for yardage, it’s his ability to break out of the pocket and continue to make plays down the field. Lynch can throw on the run and is just as good, if not better outside of the pocket as he is inside of it with his feet planted.

Some of the biggest plays Kubiak would create in his previous offenses were off play action bootlegs. Kubiak would lull teams to sleep with Arian Foster. Then, when they least expected it, a play action bootleg would leave Andre Johnson with no safety help. Schaub would put the ball in the area of Johnson and six points would typically ensue.

In Denver, Lynch has a stronger arm and an even better ability to get out of the pocket, set his feet and make hard throws down the field. The offense was almost made for a player such as Paxton Lynch to run, which kind of makes sense considering Kubiak drafted him the first round.