Vic Fangio hasn’t decided on Broncos starting quarterback yet: ‘We just want to do it at the right time’

The Denver Broncos have not named a beginning quarterback for Week 1 in opposition to the New York Giants but. That is okay with head coach Vic Fangio, because the battle is ongoing. 

“We have not determined that but,” Fangio mentioned to reporters at Broncos apply Tuesday. “We simply need to do it on the proper time. Clearly the best time for the gamers concerned, the crew concerned, and for everyone. And we do not play one other sport (common season) for 19 days.” 

Drew Lock and Teddy Bridgewater are nonetheless competing for the job, as neither player has created separation from the opposite. Lock is 14 of 21 for 231 yards and two touchdowns (135.2 score) whereas Bridgewater is 16 of 19 for 179 yards with two touchdowns (141.0 score). Neither has thrown an interception nor recorded a fumble. 

“We acquired two quarterbacks we really feel we are able to go together with with,” Fangio mentioned. “Competitors does that. It is fairly rattling shut. It is arduous to provide you with a man after every apply. It has been shut, however near the great.”

Denver has had 10 beginning quarterbacks within the final 5 seasons — probably the most within the NFL. The Broncos have ranked within the backside 5 in passing touchdowns, passer score, yards per try and completion proportion in that span, so it is paramount Denver will get this quarterback choice proper. 

Bridgewater had a greater 2020 season than Lock, however Lock has had a powerful camp and has labored with Peyton Manning within the offseason. The choice might be a troublesome one for Fangio, though he is been happy with how each gamers have carried out over the previous month. 

“I’ll discuss to them when the time comes once we do declare one or the opposite (the starter),” Fangio mentioned. “I believe they know it is shut. They see the movie of one another, and the great factor is that they’re pulling for one another. Each need one another to do good and make it a tough resolution for us — they usually’ve succeeded in that.” 

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