HEADLINES

If Case Keenum stays steady, do the Broncos still draft a quarterback?

Dec 4, 2018, 3:35 PM | Updated: 3:38 pm

Despite what appears to be an uptick in performance from Case Keenum during the past handful of games, the Denver Broncos will likely pursue a quarterback of the future, said Brandon Stokley on Tuesday.

The “Stokley and Zach” co-host said that he believes the perception about Keenum’s ability to be a franchise quarterback for the Broncos hasn’t shifted any in the past four games.

“You’re looking for a quarterback. You’re looking for your future franchise quarterback. And it’s not Case Keenum,” Stokley said. “He’s not that franchise, top-10, top-five quarterback. So, you’re going to look for that guy. And you’re open to drafting that guy in the first round if he’s available.”

AUDIO: For more from “Stokley and Zach” on this subject, click the audio above at the 22:33 mark

Stokley said if the Broncos don’t see that franchise guy in the draft, they don’t have to panic. But if a quarterback is available that they like, he said they must pursue him.

“… If you see one available and you like him a lot, you take him. I don’t care what round it is,” Stokley said.

After a shaky start to the 2018 season, his first time as a full-time starter in the NFL, Keenum has largely played mistake-free football during the past four games.

With a 90.3 passer rating, Keenum’s thrown four touchdowns and no picks for 843 yards with a 58.54 completion percentage. In his previous eight games, Keenum threw 10 touchdowns and 10 picks and had a lower passer rating (83.0).

“Pritchard and Cecil” co-host Mike Pritchard said on Monday that the play that Broncos Country has seen from Keenum as of late likely wouldn’t change much, that he’s hit his “mean.”

“I think from here on out, this is what we’re going to get. You might skew it every once in a while to a higher level, but, for the most part, this is the mean of Case Keenum. This is the middle of Case Keenum,” Pritchard said.

Follow digital content producer Johnny Hart on Twitter: @JohnnyHart7.

Headlines

How to watch Rockies games...

Jake Shapiro

Rockies announce new TV options in the middle of the night

It's likely you were sleeping when the team announced new options to watch Rockies games on TV just after midnight on Opening Day.

3 hours ago

Denver Nuggets vs Phoenix Suns...

Jake Shapiro

Nuggets lose to the Suns again, but it probably doesn’t mean much

The Denver Nuggets have 15 wins and three losses since the All-Star Break and two of those have come against the Phoenix Suns

7 hours ago

PORTER BROTHERS...

Jake Shapiro

Michael Porter Jr. speaks on Jontay Porter’s gambling investigation

Nuggets star forward Michael Porter Jr.'s brother Jontay Porter is at the center of an NBA investigation into prop bets based on his stats

7 hours ago

Drake Maye Broncos QB...

Will Petersen

Report: Broncos attending two more QB Pro Days on Thursday

Mike Klis says the Broncos will have representatives at the Pro Days of former UNC QB Drake Maye and Washington QB Michael Penix Jr

18 hours ago

Josh Reynolds...

Jake Shapiro

Broncos make significant free agent splash at WR, leaving questions

The Denver Broncos are adding a proven weapon to Sean Payton's offense, signing former Detroit Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds

19 hours ago

J.J. McCarthy Broncos mock draft...

Will Petersen

ESPN’s latest mock draft has Broncos trading to No. 4 overall

Broncos head coach Sean Payton said it's realistic for Denver to move up; Matt Miller is projecting that as reality in his new mock draft

20 hours ago

If Case Keenum stays steady, do the Broncos still draft a quarterback?