2019 NFL Draft: Full two-round mock for each team across the league
By Peter Panacy
Well, it doesn’t appear as if quarterback Case Keenum was the answer general manager John Elway and the Denver Broncos needed after all.
Sure, Keenum has been an upgrade over anything the Broncos have had the past few years. But that doesn’t change the fact Denver’s pass offense is averaging a mere 6.4 yards per attempt, which is good enough for 17th in the league. Plus, Keenum’s 84.6 passer rating doesn’t look all that impressive after the magic he helped create with the Minnesota Vikings last year.
So it’s likely back to the drawing board for Elway and Co. this offseason.
Bleacher Report’s Matt Miller listed Duke quarterback Daniel Jones as the top sleeper prospect heading into the 2018 NFL Draft. While going at No. 15 might be a bit of a reach for Jones, it’s important to remember just how much signal-callers’ stocks rise leading up to Round 1.
Jones’ case shouldn’t be any different.
At 6-foot-5 and 220 pounds, Jones looks the part of an NFL quarterback. He’s accurate and poised, although he needs to work on cutting his delivery time down. But with Keenum under contract for one more year, Jones won’t be forced into a starting role right away, therefore allowing him to polish his technique.