It wasn’t too long ago a large segment of the national media was calling for John Elway to sign someone like Andy Dalton or Cam Newton to backup Drew Lock. The Broncos did not pursue either move, content with Jeff Driskel. The former San Francisco 49er, Cincinnati Bengal, and Detroit Lion signed in March and will enter the abbreviated preseason with all but a clear road to a positive COVID test away from playing time.

Height: 6-foot-4
Weight: 235 pounds
Age: 27 years old
Experience: 3

The Good

The first good thing about signing Driskel is what it signals for the Broncos commitment to Drew Lock.