The Facts: In identifying what Lynch, who is one of the biggest quarterbacks in the league at 6-7, 244 pounds, needs to improve on heading into his second season as a pro, ESPN's Jeff Legwold reports he has to recognize more of what defenses are doing against the Broncos' offense -- and do so quicker.
Diehards Line:Lynch made two starts last season for an injured Trevor Siemian -- a win over Jacksonville and a loss to Atlanta. Former HC Gary Kubiak talked about the importance of Lynch's footwork throughout last season -- he can get too deep in the backfield, even off a shotgun snap, because of his stride length. Lynch was often too quick to push the ball toward the sideline with his throws, rarely challenging defenses in the middle of the field, and also too quick to leave the pocket before the actual pressure would have made that a necessity. "I know he's been working down in Florida with a coach and working on some technique things," GM John Elway said at the league meetings last week. "So he's down there working hard ... And I'm sure [the coaches] are looking forward to him having a good offseason." Lynch and Siemian will compete for the starting job over the coming months. We'll be watching that competition closely.