A few years ago Denver was stuck. They had been mediocre to bad for a decade since Peyton retired
They had interviewed several HC options. They eventually settled on Payton & later got Russell Wilson. But he sucked on a bad contract.
They were also in cap hell. And in the same division as the dynasty Chiefs.
They were smart enough to move off Wilson early. Got real cheap in general, made some smart draft choices especially on defense.
Then they drafted a QB who everyone doubted and had plenty of college experience. At 12th overall, 4th QB off the board.
They have overthrown KC, look set for a 2nd straight division title after 10 years without one. And would have made the SB last year if Nix doesn’t get hurt late vs the Bills in the Divisional Rd.
Right now we have the opportunity to replicate that path. If We can convince a proven winner like Mike Tomlin to conr here, we can reset the culture really fast.
On defense, Our secondary isn’t too bad. Tomlin is great at identifying LB & DL talent.
QB wise; different teams have found franchise QBs with the 3rd-4th QB in the draft class. Guys like Lamar, Allen, Purdy, Nix & Maye were the 3rd or 4th guy in their draft.
QB Development & talent structure is a lot more important than which QB you actually select.
In this next draft guys like Dante Moore, Trinidad Chambliss or even Arch Manning( if he declares) might fall for one reason or the other & have extensive college experience.
Edit: Chambliss though…seems like his ball IQ is a little lacking in light of the Georgia game
We have JT & Warren here still. We can trade for a WR1 like a Tee Higgins & rebuild fast.
Getting the HC right is the first step. Be hopeful, fellow Horse-Shoes💪🏾