By selecting Drew Lock with the 42nd pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos feel they’ve found their franchise quarterback of the future. But for now, Lock is considered a developmental player.
Broncos General Manager John Elway voiced his expectations of his rookie quarterback in his post draft press conference.
“I think the bottom line is he’s coming to compete as a backup. Joe’s the starter. When we look at it, we’re hoping Drew is the future. We tend to look at it as the Brett Favre - Aaron Rodgers type situation [with the Packers].