Broncos training camp: 3 Fantasy football storylines to watch in Denver
By Samuel Teets
The Denver Broncos constructed an exciting roster this offseason, generating several intriguing fantasy football storylines.
While the Denver Broncos only won seven games last season, they are among the most exciting teams heading into 2020. Featuring plenty of young players on offense and a revamped defense, the Broncos could give the Kansas City Chiefs a run for their money. More importantly, Denver could lift some fans to fantasy football glory this season.
After several disappointing seasons in the post-Peyton Manning era, Denver could finally make it back to the playoffs in 2020. However, it all comes down to how a group of developing players perform on the offense.
Fantasy football managers will be watching those players starting in training camp to see how things progress for theme entering the 2020 NFL campaign.
3. Drew Lock emerging as a star
Football fans only saw Lock play five games this past year, and expectations for his second season are mixed. Some analysts view him as one of the brightest young quarterbacks in the game, believing he can take a massive step forward in 2020. However, others view him with caution and criticize his shortcomings.
Lock went 4-1 in his five starts with the Broncos. He completed 64.1 percent of his pass attempts for 1,020 yards, seven touchdowns, and three interceptions. Those numbers aren’t fantastic, but it was the Missouri product’s first NFL action. With a full offseason under his belt, Lock should look more polished and prepared this season.
For fantasy football owners, Lock is an enigma. Based on such a small sample size and endless speculation, it’s hard to tell what we can expect from the 23-year-old this fall. While no one views him as a QB1, some owners might select Lock as a backup with the hopes that he’ll take his game to another level in 2020.
Lock’s progression is important based on how second-year quarterbacks have played recently. Both Lamar Jackson and Patrick Mahomes won the league MVP in their second seasons. Mitchell Trubisky and Deshaun Watson both orchestrated 11-win seasons and made the Pro Bowl during their second years.