Throughout the run up to George Paton’s first draft, I’ll admit I felt a sense of pressure for the Broncos to take a quarterback. Beyond my concerns about Drew Lock’s long term outlook was the fact just about every draft analyst I respect mentioned concerns about the 2022 QB class. When you combine that with the fact the 2021 Broncos look unlikely to secure a top 10 pick again, the last draft looked like their best chance to secure long term stability under center.
Alas, Paton decided Patrick Surtain II made more sense than Justin Fields or Mac Jones.