Just a few months ago, the Denver Broncos — led by future Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning — won Super Bowl 50 over the Carolina Panthers. Fast forward to August, and Manning has retired, leaving the quarterback spot open to a battle between Mark Sanchez, rookie Paxton Lynch and former Wildcat Trevor Siemian.
It’s been a very close competition throughout training camp, with Denver head coach Gary Kubiak keeping his cards close to the chest as to who might start for the Broncos in their Week 1 rematch with the Panthers.
Sanchez got the headstart in the preseason, starting Denver’s 22-0 win over the Bears but Siemian got the call against the 49ers.