Emmanuel Sanders said he likes how calm and collected Trevor Siemian is as the new quarterback of the Denver Broncos.
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“I feel like it’s the right decision”, said Kubiak, whose team opens against Carolina on September 8 in a title game rematch.
On Monday, coach Gary Kubiak announced his starting quarterback in Trevor Siemian [Photo by Justin Edmons/ Getty Images].Things were looking good for Siemian given the fact that he started the last two preseason games for the Broncos. He started the Broncos last two preseason games and finished with 285 yards passing with a touchdown compared to two interceptions. He was a seventh round pick in the 2015 National Football League draft out of Northwestern and spent the 2015 season behind Peyton Manning and Brock Osweiler. He only played one snap previous year as well – a kneel down play to end the first half in week 15 of the 2016 season. “I wasn’t getting a ton of reps”. “That has nothing to do with Mark [Sanchez] or anything; I’ve got a lot of stuff to go off on Mark”. “I’m like what are you doing bro?” I can help another person out if they’re having a hard time. “I just try to take as much coaching the whole way through and take it day by day”.
Even though those numbers don’t stand out, Mason reports that numbers alone don’t fully tell the story of how much Siemian is growing in the huddle and is also establishing his presence.
And keep an eye on Paxton Lynch, because if the rookie is anywhere near ready at any point in the season, the office politics of being a first-round draft pick will work in his favor.
The Browns began the final week of the preseason in tumultuous fashion as Kruger, a veteran linebacker and one of the team’s leaders was released, Lee was traded to Carolina after failing to attempt a tackle in Tampa Bay, and the team waived defensive back K’Waun Williams, recently suspended in a dispute over an injury. It was his first work since he suffered a concussion in the second quarter of the August 20 preseason loss to San Francisco.
It showed what Kubiak had often talked about as part of he wanted to see from his starting quarterback – the willingness to make a play and put the ball in a place that gave a receiver a chance. He’ll either be traded, cut, or signed at a reduced rate. “But it’s not a lot to ask of a team, and I believe in our team”.
Siemian had time for one more drive as the seconds ticked away in the first half, and tossed a 43-yard spiral that was caught by Thomas with one hand as he sprinted down the right sideline.
The Denver Broncos have had a widely covered quarterback battle this offseason and they finally decided on Trevor Siemian.
General manager John Elway acquired Sanchez from the Eagles and drafted Lynch.
If they can have that from Siemian, then the Broncos can once again contend for a playoff spot and maybe even further.
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Manning retired and Osweiler left for Houston after the Super Bowl.
