Written by Jeff Legwold at ESPN.com
The Denver Broncos have named Trevor Siemian as their starting quarterback, with coach Vance Joseph saying Monday that Siemian was the “clear-cut winner” in his competition with Paxton Lynch.
“We decided on making Trevor Siemian our quarterback,” Joseph said. “Both guys competed hard. Both guys wanted the job. We’re pleased with both guys, but overall the operation of the entire offense, decision-making, ball placement, was more consistent with Trevor. That’s why he won the job.”
Joseph had split work between the two quarterbacks in the offseason program, organized team activities, minicamp and training camp. Siemian and Lynch have each started one preseason game.
Siemian likely closed the deal Saturday night when he came in against the San Francisco 49ers with just over three minutes remaining in the first half and led the Broncos on a seven-play, 53-yard touchdown drive.
In three possessions, Siemian led the Broncos to 10 points, and on his touchdown pass — a 19-yarder to Jordan Taylor — Siemian bounced back from having a touchdown nullified by a holding penalty on the previous play.
Asked Monday whether he could be a franchise quarterback for the Broncos, Siemian said he thinks he can be.
“I’ve got a long ways to go. I know where I can get better,” he said. “I also know some of the things I do do well.”
Lynch said he was disappointed not to be named the starter.
“I gave it everything I had to go out there and win the job, and at the end of the day the coaches made the decision,” Lynch said. “Now, at the point where I’m at, I just have to prepare and be ready.”
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