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So will the Broncos release him, and how much money will we be on the hook next year for him?
His cap hit if on the team will be $23.6m. His cap hit if cut will be $13.6m. A $10m saving if cut.
We will see what Lock and Allen do with the rest of the season, they may make it easier for the team to cut Flacco and possibly draft a QB in the mid rounds.
Either way, get ready for Siemien vs Lynch 2.0 next training camp with the almost inevitable Allen vs Lock competition.
At this point, it seems he's played his last game of football for anyone. I dont know who could look at Flacco's performance this year and think he has anything left in the tank. I would be very surprised if he's starting anywhere next year.
Well be surprised, because 2019 was hardly a surprise. Every year of his post-2014 has looked largely the same: filled with injuries and poor play. I can see him going somewhere like Tampa Bay, Cincinatti, or even Miami as a bridge QB, if he still wants to play; he is probably done being seen as a long term, unchallenged starter.
At this point, it seems he's played his last game of football for anyone. I dont know who could look at Flacco's performance this year and think he has anything left in the tank. I would be very surprised if he's starting anywhere next year.
agreed...I don't buy the narrative that playing him with a bad oline could hurt him...ya if hes the weak minded type that a little difficulty gonna ruin his career...id kinda wanna know that
but if hes the smart, athletic, QB with a gunslinger mentaility, then its only gonna help him
Hey look, we finally agree again! It's good being back on the same side of life.
If lock is going to be our future, he's going to be fine with this line. Additionally this line isn't nearly what people have made it out to be. We'll see that this well sans the statute formally inform as our starting qb.
I’d be more interested in watching Brandon Allen at this point. Not preparing Lock to play is negligence for the future of the franchise. It would be difficult to fully assess Lock with 5-6 games, but it would give the Broncos an idea of what they have to work with. At a minimum Lock would have live action experience and film to work with in the off season.
Maybe a loss to the Browns will prompt a change in direction.
agreed...I don't buy the narrative that playing him with a bad oline could hurt him...ya if hes the weak minded type that a little difficulty gonna ruin his career...id kinda wanna know that
but if hes the smart, athletic, QB with a gunslinger mentaility, then its only gonna help him
The last play pretty much sums up Flacco this year. Moves up in the pocket and does nothing but stand around. Guess he figured the defense is just going to continue to work up field and not try to get to his new location. Add in the fumble because any timeclock in his head clearly isn't working. He is playing like a rookie out there and that isn't acceptable for a vet with that many years in the league.
That play continued his streak of throwing an interception and/or fumbling in every game this year!
The last play pretty much sums up Flacco this year. Moves up in the pocket and does nothing but stand around. Guess he figured the defense is just going to continue to work up field and not try to get to his new location. Add in the fumble because any timeclock in his head clearly isn't working. He is playing like a rookie out there and that isn't acceptable for a vet with that many years in the league.
It’s painful to watch. I wanted to throw my tv against the wall knowing that’s what he was gonna do.
The last play pretty much sums up Flacco this year. Moves up in the pocket and does nothing but stand around. Guess he figured the defense is just going to continue to work up field and not try to get to his new location. Add in the fumble because any timeclock in his head clearly isn't working. He is playing like a rookie out there and that isn't acceptable for a vet with that many years in the league.
I’d be more interested in watching Brandon Allen at this point. Not preparing Lock to play is negligence for the future of the franchise. It would be difficult to fully assess Lock with 5-6 games, but it would give the Broncos an idea of what they have to work with. At a minimum Lock would have live action experience and film to work with in the off season.
Maybe a loss to the Browns will prompt a change in direction.
I completely agree that failing to give Lock significant playing time would negligent. Yet that’s what I expect because that’s the M.O around here.
Even if the kid completely fails, it gives them some insight on their drafting strategy. Seriously, it’s time to go with the young franchise QB approach. If Lock is just too much of a project, then drafting a QB high in the draft should be a priority. If Lock shows some ability to be a mainstay starter, then they have many more options in the draft.
Evaluating the QB position is a major issue. I really don’t see how this FO can go into this offseason without a clear picture of what we have in Lock.
That said, I suspect they will hide him on IR and we’ll go into the offseason with another big question mark at QB.
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