Just when everybody thought the Denver Broncos were ready to land Aaron Rodgers, they shocked the NFL world by pulling off a massive trade for Russell Wilson instead. Needless to say, thatâs a significantupgrade over Drew Lock.
For years, the Broncos focused on building a strong, physical defensive unit. Then, they slowly added some intriguing offensive prospects with high upside. But unfortunately, Vic Fangio and the lack of a true starting QB stalled the teamâs offense.
Now, they have a veteran, Super Bowl-winning QB and one of the all-time great dual-threat players. So, even though they play in footballâs toughest division, John Elway still loves their chances.
NFL News: Russell Wilson Is Just What Denver Needed, Says John Elway
âHe was the piece we needed. We had a good football team around him and I think George (Paton) did a tremendous job of putting that deal together and getting him here. Itâs great to see the fan base energized again,â Elway said, as quoted by Mike Klis of 9Sports.
âWeâve got a chance to compete in the AFC West, which obviously is going to be tough,â the legendary QB added.âBut again like anything weâve got to stay healthy. Weâve had a tough time doing that the last several years. If we can stay healthy, Russ has been there, heâs won Super Bowls, he knows what it takes and the leadership heâs provided has been tremendous.â
Wilson wasnât his usual self last season. He was banged up, and his offensive line could notkeep him safe. But if heâs at least two-thirds of the player heâs always been, then the Broncos might be onto something.
They already had a solid defense, a promising receiving corps, and a Head Coach who knows how to make the most of Hall of Fame-caliber QBs in Nathaniel Hackett. So, donât sleep on this team, even on the crowded AFC West.
