Mar 10, 2021
The Denver Broncos could look to give the young third-year Drew Lock one more season to grow and prove he is the quarterback of the future. That is, of course, unless a blockbuster trade is made for Deshaun Watson.
That being said, there is a lot of speculation that the Broncos are in the market for a veteran quarterback to help mentor and push Lock to take that next step, while providing the team a true fail-safe should he falter under the pressure or succumb to injury. Today, I m here to break down why the backup the Broncos should tap for this responsibility is already on the roster.
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. Joe Douglas guarded the New York Jets checkbook last season a lot better than his rebuilt offensive line protected the quarterback.
The general manager finished his first full year on the job with nearly $27 million in unused salary-cap dollars, the second-highest total in the NFL money rolled into the 2021 cap. That was part of the plan. Instead of spending lavishly on a mediocre free-agent class, Douglas decided to save for a rainy day.
Well, the green and white umbrellas are out. Actually, they have been out for several months.
Coming off one of the worst seasons in franchise history, a 2-14 disaster, Douglas is gearing up for his second foray into NFL free agency. Last year s free-agency returns were lackluster, increasing the pressure on the popular GM to repair the roster ASAP. His political cover is gone (see: coach Adam Gase, fired) and the honeymoon is over.
New York Jets GM has money to spend, a team to build, a score to settle espn.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from espn.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Home/NFL/Important Decisions Await for Jets and GM Joe Douglas
FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2020, file photo, New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas speaks during a news conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Sam Darnold s time as the face of the New York Jets franchise might be nearing a disappointing end. The 23-year-old quarterback was considered an untouchable player on the roster only a year ago. General manager Joe Douglas has backed off that stance, though, and it could signal a major change at the position as free agency and the NFL draft approach. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)