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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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Jan 24, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) reacts following the game against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos defeated the Patriots 20-18 to advance to the Super Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 24, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) reacts following the game against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos defeated the Patriots 20-18 to advance to the Super Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Any quarterback can be better than 2015 Peyton Manning

Entering the season, the Broncos’ big question seemed to be at quarterback. While some questioned if Siemian had what it took to replace a legend in Peyton Manning, others asked who exactly was Siemian replacing?

There is the legend Peyton Manning, then there is 2015 Peyton Manning. Those are two different people. Manning in 2015 was the worst quarterback to ever win a Super Bowl. Manning led the league in interceptions, throwing almost twice as many picks as touchdowns. He led the league despite missing seven regular season starts.

Brock Osweiler went 5-2 in his seven starts in relief for Manning. This created the narrative that any quarterback could perform better than Manning at his age and ability. The Broncos pushed the theory to the limit by letting Osweiler leave via free agency despite the retirement of Peyton Manning.

Trevor Siemian, a seventh-round pick known for tripping over his own feet on a game-winning play in college took over. Throughout three and a half weeks Siemian did not just replace 2015 Peyton Manning, he has been better than what the Broncos got out of the quarterback position last season.

So if the Broncos do move onto Paxton Lynch, how bad would he have to be to hurt this team? The Broncos are absolutely loaded. As long as Lynch does not throw two interceptions for every touchdown it does not seem he will be the problem. That is not the tallest task to ask for, rookie or not.

Overall, whether it be Paxton Lynch or Trevor Siemian moving forward in 2016, the Broncos are going to remain competitive. The quarterback position just does not matter as much to the Broncos as some other teams. So while Trevor Siemian has been a pleasant surprise, Broncos nation should have no fear in the thoughts that Paxton Lynch may get a chance to take over the show in the near future.

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