As we draw closer and closer to the end of another dumpster fire of a season by our beloved Denver Broncos, my thoughts are naturally drifting toward the open skies and happy thoughts of change.

But what’s dampening the start of my inner arm-chair GM thinking is reality. The reality is that John Elway has yet to show a smart move outside of signing Peyton Manning to the team when it comes to quarterbacks.

And it is obvious to me that our quarterback situation is the #1 problem with this team.

So when I chat with the other writers here at milehighreport.com, we keep throwing around names like Sam Darnold, Matthew Stafford, and even Carson Wenz. We talk about not being in position to draft one of the two young guns coming out of college this next season.

But will the Broncos have the chutzpah to make the change? It just doesn’t seem that likely to me. There are too many excuses: injuries, Covid-19 shortening the offseason work for Lock, and his youth. I think it is far more likely the Broncos play it safe and kick the can down the road trying to develop this young QB into something resembling an average NFL starter.

Broncos News:

Ask Aric: What does the rest of 2020 and beyond hold for the Broncos?
Aric DiLalla answers questions on the quarterback position, next year's NFL Draft and plenty more.

2021 NFL Draft order: Broncos in top 10; Bears No. 13
The free-falling Bears are closing in on a top-10 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. See the full Round 1 order through Week 13, along with needs for each team.

Source: Denver Broncos CB A.J. Bouye looking at multigame suspension for PEDs
Broncos CB A.J. Bouye is facing suspension for PED use, with sources telling ESPN that his situation is similar to that of the currently suspended Will Fuller V and Bradley Roby of the Texans.

Other NFL News:

Baltimore Ravens WR Dez Bryant says he tested positive just before kickoff
Ravens wide receiver Dez Bryant announced on Twitter he tested positive for COVID-19 before his much-anticipated reunion with the Cowboys on Tuesday night.

Week 13 Quick Reads | Football Outsiders
Take away throws to Tim Patrick (whom we will get to later) and Lock went 11-of-24 for 107 yards with two interceptions, plus a 4-yard DPI.

LB Josey Jewell ready for Rose Bowl rematch vs. Christian McCaffrey in #DENvsCAR
Jewell and McCaffrey faced off in 2016 in a battle between Iowa and Stanford.

Eagles bench Carson Wentz; rookie Jalen Hurts to start at QB vs. Saints
The Philadelphia Eagles are making a change at quarterback. Rookie Jalen Hurts is set to start over Carson Wentz under center for the struggling Eagles this Sunday against the New Orleans Saints.

Week 13 DVOA Ratings | Football Outsiders
New Orleans stays at No. 1. Kansas City moves up to second in weighted DVOA. Buffalo and Washington are rising. Plus, the Chargers may have the worst special teams unit ever, while Baltimore has one of the best.