The Facts: The Broncos have plenty of good pieces in place. They don't have a high-end quarterback. On Tuesday, GM George Paton was asked to assess the urgency to address the quarterback position, on a scale of one to 10. "I think it has to be a 10 for every team that doesn't have that guy, that franchise guy," Paton said. "We like Drew Lock. We liked what Teddy [Bridgewater] did last year, but we're always looking. I think it's a 10. Everyone needs that type of quarterback to get to where they need to go, and we're no different."

Diehards Line:Although Paton didn't come out and say it, he seems to be inclined to focus on a veteran not a rookie, given the challenge of projecting quarterback play from the college level to the NFL level. "It's really hard," Paton said. "I don't know what the stats are but it's probably 50-50 that guys hit when you take them in the first round. ..." Veteran or rookie, here are the traits Paton is looking for in a quarterback: "Number one is toughness. It's a tough position. You're taking a lot of hits. I think it's the toughest position in sports. Obviously, you want the mental capability. They have to process so much at quarterback. Third would be accuracy. Just to deliver the ball on time to the right target and deliver it accurately." Accuracy becomes critical for Paton. Accuracy in selecting the right guy. Accuracy in getting him up to speed and using him properly. Accuracy in putting it all together and competing in one of the toughest divisions in all of football.