Merry Christmas and Happiest of Holiday Seasons to all of you in Broncos Country!

Every start by Drew Lock this season has gotten me more and more excited (yes, even the horrible team showing in the KC game had some positives for the young QB). There’s no way to know this early whether a guy is the future of the team or if he’s going to continue to develop into the kind of NFL QB we all want him to be.

But my eyes tell me this young man is better equipped with more of the abilities and skills I see from winning NFL QBs than any QB we’ve had under center for about 5 years. For this Broncos fan, that’s one of the best Christmas gifts I think our fans could get this year.

Stay safe this holiday season and cheers for looking forward to next year and the growth of this team!

Broncos News

‘He definitely could be the guy’: Vic Fangio ‘very encouraged’ by start to Drew Lock’s career
Fangio and Lock also addressed the flu bug that swept through the locker room last week.

Chris Harris uncertain about his future with Broncos - NFL.com
Chris Harris might be playing his final game with the Broncos this weekend. The ninth-year cornerback successfully held out for more money prior to the 2019 season but will be a free agent coming off a modest season.

Legendary Broncos quarterbacks John Elway, Peyton Manning named finalists for NFL 100 All-Time Team
Elway and Manning join several former Broncos who have been finalists for the team, including tight end Shannon Sharpe, cornerback Champ Bailey and outside linebackers DeMarcus Ware and Von Miller.

Broncos can play spoiler in season finale vs. Raiders
Plus, Dalton Risner explains his battle with the flu and Ja'Wuan James provides an update on his knee injury.

Other NFL News

Texans designate J.J. Watt (torn pec) to return off IR - NFL.com
The Houston Texans are officially designating defensive end J.J. Watt to return from injured reserve Tuesday, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport and NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reported.

Offensive player rankings, Week 17: 3 offenses in need of revamp - NFL.com
With the final week of the regular season upon us, David Carr identifies three teams that need a makeover on offense in the months ahead. Plus, updated offensive player rankings.

Projecting fifth-year options for 2017 NFL Draft's first-round picks - NFL.com
Should the Bears commit to Mitchell Trubisky? Is Leonard Fournette worth locking up for Year 5? Gil Brandt decides whether each 2017 first-round pick should have their fifth-year option picked up.

Mike McCarthy interviews with Panthers: Reportedly occurred after Sunday's loss - Sports Illustrated
The Panthers reportedly interviewed Super Bowl–winning coach Mike McCarthy after the team's loss on Sunday.

Week 16 DVOA Ratings | Football Outsiders
Baltimore's still at No. 1, Kansas City moves up, and Seattle moves down. Plus: a closer look at what's going on with Dallas this year, with one of the best DVOA ratings ever for a team with a losing record.

Week 17 NFL Power Rankings - 1-32 poll, plus each team's MVP
Julio Jones, Patrick Mahomes and Jamal Adams are the picks for their teams. Who are the MVPs for the other 29 squads?