Is Brock Osweiler really this good?
You could easily make the argument that for the majority of his first two starts, Brock Osweiler has simply been good, not great; you would also be missing the point entirely.
A 2 year old may be an okay long-distance sprinter, but what’s most impressive is that they’re a long-distance sprinter at all!
Okay, I’ll admit that was a corny metaphor, but you get the point. Who cares if Brock isn’t putting up 30 points a game and is going three-and-out on every third drive? He’s leading a 14-point comeback against the defending champions and No. 1 scoring defense in the NFL; that is impressive. And there’s a reason why he’ll be on this week’s cover of Sports Illustrated.
But will it last? I’m not going to lie, I’m worried. I’m confident, but I’m a little worried.
It’s not as if we haven’t seen a backup quarterback light the world on fire for a few weeks before fading into eternal obscurity — Matt Flynn, anyone?
But I do think this is different. Brock isn’t, and has not been groomed to be, the backup; he’s the heir apparent. And John Elway, Gary Kubiak and the whole Broncos organization have proven that they believe he’s the man. Now does that really mean much? I don’t know. I don’t think anyone does. But from what I’ve seen so far, and with the talent I know is around him, I think he has every opportunity to continue learning on the job, giving this Broncos team a real shot in the playoffs.
Let’s hope, at least.
