The Quarterback Conundrum Continues

And so the quarterback conundrum continues.  Siemian started off strong but with an interception that was ran in for a touchdown, his performance left a bad taste in my mouth.  10/14 with 75 yards and an interception.  Not a stand-out performance, in the least.  Does he have the skills needed?  I think he has the potential to.  With that said, I'm not entirely certain if he's the unshakeable quarterback that we are going to need in a rebuilding year.

And then there's Sanchez.  Oh Lord, Mark Sanchez.  10/14 for 120 yards would actually be a pretty damn nice stat if he hadn't fumbled the ball TWICE in the last three minutes, leaving us in a sketchy situation at the half that could have been resolved.  Sanchez is NOT a rookie and Sanchez should NOT be (pardon my french) fucking up that badly.  If Siemian left a bad taste in my mouth, Sanchez's performance last night made me throw up in my mouth a little.  Look, I'm the first one to say that we need to stop with the "butt fumble" stuff and attempt to support who Elway chose for us.  That being said, if it looks like a duck and walks like a duck.  Step it up Sanchez.  Don't let your past decide your future, man.

And finally, there's Paxton Lynch.  I will preface by saying the following: 1) I lovelovelove the fact that we have Lynch and I think he has incredible potential  2) I'm sketchy on putting our draft pick in as our starting quarterback because...well because he lacks the experience.  Would that stop me from supporting him? Absolutely not.   Would that have my butthole puckering until I saw his performance stand true a few games in a row.  Yes...yes it would.  That said, Paxton went 15/26 for 113 yards with 2 (count them 2) touchdowns.  That's the kind of QB spirit I'd like to see.  Am I happy that he had an interception?  No but at least he was attempting to move them down the field.  Yes, the ball was a badly executed pass BUT he was trying to get them down the field to score.  It's a forgivable offense for me.

So what's the answer to our problem?  It's hard to say.  One good week does not a starting quarterback make.  I think that Paxton Lynch deserves the starting position next week.  Let's see how that boy does with a starting role and give him a chance to prove himself.  He may surprise those of us that our doubtful.  In the end, though, we have to trust Kubiak and, more than that, we have to trust in Elway.  He has made some decisions in the past that have left me in a heap of nervous tension but the man knows what he's doing, even when it doesn't seem to make sense at first.

Who Cares About the Preseason? I Do!

All I heard last night while watching the preseason Broncos vs Bears game is "It's only preseason.  Who cares?"  The answer is ME! I care!  Does the game matter overall to our season's averages?  No.  Do most of our starters even play any real amount of time?  No.  So why does it matter?

For this particular year, we are really debating who's going to be the starting quarterback for our team.  While Lynch is almost completely guaranteed (barring no fluke of nature miracle that makes him jump out in front of the rest) to not be the starter, we are still kind of flip flopping between Sanchez and Siemian.  While they tied for #1 depth chart-wise, Sanchez has actual real experience playing in the NFL.  I am definitely not against giving the new guy a chance so this doesn't write off Siemian for me.  However, experience taking snaps in a real game does actually mean that Sanchez might be the better choice, at least for now.

What you DO get to see in preseason games is the second and, in some cases, third string depth.  Yes, I want to know that my starters can kick ass and take names.  What I also want to know, though, is that my backup guys can step up and still provide what's needed for their position.  What I want to see is that my second string is capable of coming in and not changing the dynamic of the game for the negative.

This year, as well, I feel like it's a redemption year for Sanchez.  He's been known as "Butt Fumble" for so long but what if this is his year for redemption?  What if this is his year to blow everyone away and have everyone look at him differently?  I have faith in Elway's decision to bring him here and I have faith that he's eager to prove himself on a whole different level here.  He's got a whole mess of talent surrounding him here and a chance to really change the course of his career for the positive.

So who cares about preseason football?  I do.  I care about more than just the names.  I care about more than just the starters.  I care about seeing what our up and comers are made of.   Food for thought, sports fans.