2017 NFL Mock Draft: South Beach has a new QB

Sep 17, 2016; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback DeShone Kizer (14) attempts to throw the ball against the Michigan State Spartans during the first quarter of a game at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2016; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback DeShone Kizer (14) attempts to throw the ball against the Michigan State Spartans during the first quarter of a game at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 6, 2014; Columbus, OH, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies tight end Bucky Hodges (7) celebrates after catching a pass in the end zone for a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 6, 2014; Columbus, OH, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies tight end Bucky Hodges (7) celebrates after catching a pass in the end zone for a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports /

player. 45. It really doesn’t matter if Trevor Siemian or Paxton Lynch is the quarterback. The Denver Broncos have such a strong defense and capable receivers that they can win games regardless. Expect John Elway and Gary Kubiak to embrace that approach moving forward. To load up the rest of the roster and rely on the coaching staff to coach up the quarterback position into not making mistakes and running the ship with efficiency. In such a scenario, that means finding playmakers on offense to help make that job easier. One spot that might be getting some attention soon is tight end. <p>Virgil Green is not a bad player. He’s a willing blocker and good for the occasional catch. That said he’s not what one would call a go-to guy in the offense. He’s not somebody who can truly stress the defense down the field. That is the dimension Bucky Hodges could bring. The Virginia Tech tight end is lauded for his athleticism and height combination. It doesn’t seem to matter who covers him, he’s such a matchup problem. Linebackers are too slow. Safeties are to short and cornerbacks being devoted opens up chances for the receivers. Exactly what the Broncos would want.</p>. TE. Virginia Tech. Bucky Hodges . 32