Who will be the Broncos starting QB on Sunday at Washington? The mystery continues.
Broncos GM John Elway on Tuesday said he believes it’ll all be decided by the end of the week. And despite the fact that everyone admits Brock Osweiler played well against the Colts, the decision basically hinges on the health of Paxton Lynch.
Beat writer Nicki Jhabvala in Tuesday’s Lunch Special live chat voiced concerns over the idea of starting Lynch against the Redskins. “Osweiler had a heck of a game at Indianapolis,” Jhabvala wrote. “And to deny him the start after that could send mixed messages: Are they really about winning if they show they just want to see Lynch play?”
One thing is clear right now. We do know the identity of the Broncos third-string QB. That’s Jordan “Sunshine” Taylor. In fact, not only is he the Broncos third option under center, he’s also a wide receiver, a punt returner and now an emergency fill-in at safety. Nicki Jhabvala took at look at the Broncos most versatile player.
By The Numbers
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The number of Broncos players who made the Pro Bowl this season. There were also two players named as alternates.
Quick Hits
+ Injury update: Broncos place linebacker Shane Ray on injured reserve and promote a cornerback to the active roster.
+ Is second-round pick Demarcus Walker a bust? Nicki Jhabvala answered in the Lunch Special.
+ If the season ended today, what pick would the Broncos have in the 2018 NFL draft?
+ That time Von Miller said: “Man, you just know how to kill the vibe, don’t you?”
+ The Broncos worked out 12 players on Tuesday.
+ Here are some great photos of the Broncos holiday party for the Boys & girls Clubs of Metro Denver.
+ And look who’s been named the Stock Show parade grand marshall … again.
They Said It
“Brock played well. It would be hard to say he didn’t play well. It’s proof in the film there, but we have a lot of things going on as far as the quarterback deal. We want to see Paxton play some, so that’s the truth. We have to see where he is as a player moving into the offseason — that’s important for our football team moving forward. We have to discuss it. Again, we want to make sure he is totally healthy so he can play and play well if he does play.”
— Vance Joseph, Broncos head coach
What We’re Reading
+ 9NEWS’ Mike Klis caught up with injured Broncos defensive end Jared Crick.
+ Denver Channel’s Woody Paige compares the Broncos’ starting QB search to a reality TV show.
+ Here’s how Twitter reacted to the biggest Pro Bowl snubs.
+ Will the Broncos make a run at QB Kirk Cousins? Mile High Report takes a look.
+ Shane Ray made the Washington Post’s list of most disappointing players in 2017.
+ ESPN’s Jeff Legwold says the Pro Bowl selections prove the Broncos need to do better in the draft.
+ Alfred Williams of 104.3 FM’s “The Drive” says he’s disappointed the Broncos haven’t picked Brock to start this week.
+ Mark Schlereth agrees that it should be Osweiler to start against Washington.
Up next
Sunday, Dec. 24 at Washington Redskins (6-8)
TV: KCNC-4; Radio: 850 AM, 103.5 FM
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