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Don’t Call it a Comeback

By Michael Longhofer

DENVER, CO - JANUARY 04: Emmet Dobling, 2 1/2, watches the National Western Stockshow parade on his father Brian's shoulders on January 4, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. The parade is the traditional opening to the show now in its 112th year. (Photo by Rick Wilking/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - JANUARY 04: Emmet Dobling, 2 1/2, watches the National Western Stockshow parade on his father Brian's shoulders on January 4, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. The parade is the traditional opening to the show now in its 112th year. (Photo by Rick Wilking/Getty Images) /
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Kansas City Chiefs v Denver BroncosDENVER, CO – DECEMBER 31: Quarterback Paxton Lynch #12 of the Denver Broncos fumbles during the third quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 31, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. The Chiefs defeated the Broncos 27-24. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)Getty ID: 900145240
Kansas City Chiefs v Denver BroncosDENVER, CO – DECEMBER 31: Quarterback Paxton Lynch #12 of the Denver Broncos fumbles during the third quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 31, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. The Chiefs defeated the Broncos 27-24. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)Getty ID: 900145240 /

There is so much to work out with the status of the Broncos as the NFL Draft approaches.

The Broncos have the 5th pick, earned via a dismal performance in 2017.  They’ve added Su’a Cravens, a DB from the Redskins that has had some personal issues.  He looks to be past that and ready to contribute, a good pickup for the Broncos.

They’ve also added Case Keenum, QB.  An undrafted 2012 prospect out of the University of Houston, Keenum has bounced around the league but his performance has improved each of his six seasons in the NFL.

Considered undersized by current NFL standards at six-foot-one and 190lbs, Keenum is an interesting gamble for the Broncos.  What the team does with the fifth pick on April 27th will go a long way to determine the quality of the Keenum acquisition.  Pair him with Saquon Barkley?  Use him to mentor Baker Mayfield or Josh Rosen?

Whichever direction the Broncos take at quarterback, there’s still too many questions on the offensive line.  The quarterback or running back will matter little if the Broncos don’t address the front five.

The clock is ticking on Von Miller, it would be a shame to waste any more of his prime years.

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