Broncos quarterback Case Keenum has about 200 pass attempts to make general manager John Elway’s decision for him.
If Keenum plays well and the Broncos squeeze out 2-3 more wins, Elway would be justified in passing on a quarterback in the first half of round 1 in the NFL draft next spring.
Let’s say the Broncos finish with 5 or 6 wins and draft in the range of Nos. 10-15. Elway, confident Keenum will be effective in 2019, could draft a cornerback such as Georgia’s Deandre Baker (seven interceptions in 48 career games entering Saturday) or an offensive tackle like Kansas State’s Dalton Risner (a Wiggins, Colo.