With Case Keenum elevating the level of quarterback play in Denver, one thing is becoming increasingly apparent: Paxton Lynch isn’t getting it.

Reading defenses, passes in the dirt, overthrows, erratic play, and interceptions show the growth that Bill Musgrave, Vance Joseph, and John Elway are hoping to see isn’t presenting itself in the play of their third-year quarterback.

How is it possible that Lynch finds himself losing in competition to a seventh round draft pick yet again? By all accounts, 3rd string quarterback Chad Kelly outplayed Paxton on Sunday.

One bad day of training camp does not a career make, but this is year three. Where Lynch finds himself today just can’t happen. At what point do we declare that we’ve seen enough?

Allow me to raise my hand. Folks, Paxton isn’t going to suddenly get it. There’s no light bulb waiting to be turned on. An epiphany isn’t coming. If Lynch hasn’t a prayer of becoming the guy, why bother allowing him to be a guy any longer?

Admitting defeat may be uncomfortable, but turning the page on Paxton Lynch may be the wisest move. While the press has raved about Case Keenum in camp, what’s unsaid is how frustrated players (forget the fans) were with Lynch and others last season. Would turning the offense over to an unknown veteran hurt morale more than turning the team over to Paxton Lynch? Okay, I hear you, what veteran?

Ask me after all the cuts have been announced.

Let me put it another way... Holding a high draft pick like Lynch accountable for poor play and unmet expectations would send a stronger message than allowing an ineffective Lynch to take up space in the quarterbacks room simply becasue of where he was drafted.

As much as it kills me to say it, the Paxton Lynch boat is pulling away from the dock. Let’s hope the Broncos don’t realize too late and abandon ship.

HORSE TRACKS

Mr. Irrelevant could soon be anything but in Denver – ProFootballTalk
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Chad Kelly outperforms Paxton Lynch in Broncos scrimmage
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Von Miller: Our game is about the QB position, we gotta keep those guys healthy
Outside linebacker Von Miller joins the

No. 3 QB Chad Kelly stars in Broncos scrimmage | 9news.com
Chad Kelly was the star of the Broncos' training camp scrimmage here Sunday at UCHealth Training Center, throwing two long touchdown passes and even throwing a block.

Broncos training camp day 8 observations
The third-team offense seized the day with a pair of long Chad Kelly touchdown passes to Jordan Leslie and Mark Chapman.

With Case Keenum under center, teammate cautions against sleeping on Broncos
Keenum has excelled at both avoiding big mistakes and making game-changing plays.

Broncos announce total money raised for Alzheimer's Awareness Day at training camp
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Ron Leary, Adam Gotsis held out of Sunday's practice for precautionary reasons
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Scrimmage day creates different atmosphere on Day 8 of #BroncosCamp
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Marquette King is electric, eclectic, eccentric and eurythmic.

Chris Harris sees Broncos scoring 'at least 30 a game' with Case Keenum under center - CBSSports.com
Can the Broncos become the 29th modern-era team to score 30 points per game?

Vikings quarterback Trevor Siemian still has to 'pinch' himself at being in NFL
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Eagles give their Super Bowl-winning coach and GM extensions through 2022 season - CBSSports.com
Doug Pederson and Howie Roseman will be staying in Philadelphia a while longer

Patriots rookie running back Sony Michel reportedly undergoes knee procedure - CBSSports.com
Michel could reportedly miss the start of the season

Jon Gruden not thrilled with Martavis Bryant: 'He’s got to get out here and play better' - CBSSports.com
Bryant has apparently not lived up to expectations since being traded to the Raiders

Sean McDermott not happy with Kelvin Benjamin’s Panthers comments – ProFootballTalk
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Richard Sherman out this week with a hamstring injury – ProFootballTalk
Any 49ers coaching points involving cornerback Richard Sherman this week will not come from on-field work. Sherman hurt his hamstring during Friday's practice and the team announced, via Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area, that he will sit out this week in order to recover.

Randy Moss makes a statement with his tie at the Hall of Fame – ProFootballTalk
As Randy Moss entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday night, he made a societal statement without saying any words. Moss wore a tie with 13 names on it.

Terrance Williams misses Dez Bryant, won’t discuss Jason Witten – ProFootballTalk
Terrance Williams spoke Sunday, the first time since breaking his foot in the offseason, since his May arrest, since Dez Bryant's release and since Jason Witten's retirement. The Cowboys receiver addressed two of the four.

Josh Gordon's absence won't affect free agency status - NFL.com
It remains unclear when Josh Gordon will return to the Cleveland Browns, but the team isn't going to use his looming free agency status as a way to rush him back onto the field.

Too much risk for Carson Wentz to play in preseason? - NFL.com
Carson Wentz hasn't participated in many team drills as he continues to recovery from a serious knee injury, and there's a chance the Philadelphia Eagles will play it safe with the QB moving forward.

David Bakhtiari carted off after spraining ankle - NFL.com
The Green Bay Packers saw one of their best offensive players carted off the field during their prime-time practice. David Bakhtiari suffered an ankle injury during a team drill.