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When Paton arrived, the word was he was an astute personnel guy. We needed exactly that, given we had made some dubious draft / FA choices for some time, particularly in the realm of QB/Oline. The line has improved though, and even if not one of the top tier groups, still moving in the right direction. And though I am an Elway fan, I felt like he needed some Exec help. He will always be a Broncos icon.
So Paton kicked tires on QBs in the offseason, and did not draft one. He did bring Bridgewater here, which seemed like a temporary measure, pending the duel with Lock. This is the one position we all have an opinion about, and will likely have for months to come....and even beyond. Yesterday however, it appears like Lock will no longer be the starter of this team. And it's good that he stepped in, because we do have folks wondering why he is not the starter. Not saying he has a 0% chance, but it's pretty low. As for TB, well, lets finish the season, and expect a new face, next year.
People did not love the Surtain pick, but it looks like a winner thus far. Not all high picks turn out. Not all high picks look like pro bowlers. This kid, like the pick or not, is a keeper and potential stud, who will help anchor this Dbackfield for many years.
Paton made a deal recently, which looked to many as a "rebuild" transaction. You know, seller mentality. However since Von got traded The D has played very well! And we got a 2nd and a 3rd rounder, which now looks like a steal!! This was a case of addition by subtraction, but then you got to add the draft picks to the math to appreciate the true value. Apparently he and our coaches felt good about the group we had defensively, and so far it looks like they were right on the money. This is called sound management, and calculated risk taking. I am sure the idea of trading a Broncos hero and future Hall Of Famer took a lot of time. effort and analysis. But so far I call it a steal of a deal.
So with this in mind, lets try to have a place for positive Paton strategy and maneuvers. Maybe I am only following the happy trail of his effort, but if he continues with these positive transactions I am quite ok with what's to come. And now that more of us realize that Lock is not the future, I feel confident that a new face will lead this team, sooner than later. And if coaching changes need take place, I feel like Paton will do the right thing.
So Paton kicked tires on QBs in the offseason, and did not draft one. He did bring Bridgewater here, which seemed like a temporary measure, pending the duel with Lock. This is the one position we all have an opinion about, and will likely have for months to come....and even beyond. Yesterday however, it appears like Lock will no longer be the starter of this team. And it's good that he stepped in, because we do have folks wondering why he is not the starter. Not saying he has a 0% chance, but it's pretty low. As for TB, well, lets finish the season, and expect a new face, next year.
People did not love the Surtain pick, but it looks like a winner thus far. Not all high picks turn out. Not all high picks look like pro bowlers. This kid, like the pick or not, is a keeper and potential stud, who will help anchor this Dbackfield for many years.
Paton made a deal recently, which looked to many as a "rebuild" transaction. You know, seller mentality. However since Von got traded The D has played very well! And we got a 2nd and a 3rd rounder, which now looks like a steal!! This was a case of addition by subtraction, but then you got to add the draft picks to the math to appreciate the true value. Apparently he and our coaches felt good about the group we had defensively, and so far it looks like they were right on the money. This is called sound management, and calculated risk taking. I am sure the idea of trading a Broncos hero and future Hall Of Famer took a lot of time. effort and analysis. But so far I call it a steal of a deal.
So with this in mind, lets try to have a place for positive Paton strategy and maneuvers. Maybe I am only following the happy trail of his effort, but if he continues with these positive transactions I am quite ok with what's to come. And now that more of us realize that Lock is not the future, I feel confident that a new face will lead this team, sooner than later. And if coaching changes need take place, I feel like Paton will do the right thing.
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