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Denver Broncos: 5 reasons to believe in Paxton Lynch

By Parker Hurley

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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Oct 2, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Paxton Lynch (12) throws the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Paxton Lynch (12) throws the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Paxton Lynch is the inevitable future

Not only did Kubiak and his front office spend a first round pick on Paxton Lynch, the team traded up using valuable assets to draft him. They like his mobility, and ability to run the bootleg plays. They recognize his arm strength and know that if they give him easy decisions, he can make them. To say that Trevor Siemian is the long term answer is only delaying the inevitable, that Lynch is going to get his chance to make starts for the Denver Broncos.

If there is one thing the Broncos were able to learn from their first three-plus weeks using Siemian, it is that he can be trusted. Siemian has the looks of one of the better backup quarterbacks in the NFL, which could turn into a long career for him.

The main reason Lynch was not the starter in Week 1 was typical rookie growing pains, he did not know nearly as much of the playbook as Siemian did. Now that the Broncos have played in four games, and Lynch was able to run some of the playbook first hand, you could expect Lynch is at the very least closer to knowing the entire playbook than he was when Siemian won the starting job.

Lynch has the greater upside, he can inspire the offense and at some point, this is going to happen. Why wait an entire season to delay the inevitable?

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