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Lynch's ascension comes on a wing-T and prayers

In Deltona, Fla., Trinity Christian Academy's athletic department was a trailer left behind from freeway construction nearby. The football practice field was at a park, a bus ride from the school. The Eagles played against other small schools, running the wing-T offense, with two running backs, a wingback and a tight end. Quarterback Paxton Lynch took direct snaps, but even that could trigger amused smiles, because he was nearly a foot taller than his center and his other gritty, yet short and stocky offensive linemen. If he had a busy passing game, Lynch threw maybe 10 times.

Broncos general manager John Elway presents first-round draft pick Paxton Lynch a jersey Friday during the former University of Memphis quarterbacku2019s
Broncos general manager John Elway presents first-round draft pick Paxton Lynch a jersey Friday during the former University of Memphis quarterback's introductory news conference.