Some Fun Facts about the #Broncos drafting QB Paxton Lynch with the 26th overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft

Some fun facts regarding the #Broncos drafting Memphis QB Paxton Lynch last night:

- The #Broncos QB draft board rated the top 3 QBs as:
1- Carson Wentz
2A- Paxton Lynch
2B- Jared Goff
So in their evaluation they rated Goff and Lynch as equal values. Goff was drafted number 1 overall!

- #Elway ended up swapping Osweiler with Lynch and in the process saved $60 million in Cap Space which will help pay Von Miller that big contract he deserves. Not to mention the only thing Elway gave up to move up is a 3rd round pick which ironically he will get back as compensation for losing Osweiler in the 2017 draft. Can you say G.O.A.T.!

- At the time the #Broncos moved up with a trade to #26 with the SeaHawks to draft Lynch, both the Chiefs and the Cowboys were trying hard to move up ahead of Denver to snatch Lynch from the #Broncos. As he often does, #Elway won.

- By drafting a QB in the 1st round, the #Broncos now can take advantage of the all important 5th year option on 1st rd. selected rookies on Lynch which means they can have Paxton Lynch under contract for the next 5 years at a very low cap hit, for a QB, before he would be due a big contract. That will enable the team to stay strong at various positions for the next 5 years.

- Paxton Lynch was the QB at Memphis for 3 years and started all 38 games in that span. He finished with a 22-16 record as a starter, including a 2-1 mark in bowl games. In 2014, Memphis finished 10-3, beating BYU 55-48 in the Miami Beach Bowl to post the School's first 10-win season since the 1930s.

- Just for the heck of it here is how you spell Paxton as compared to Peyton... See the similarities?! Weird ha? lol

- At 6' 7" and 244 lbs. Paxton is a big QB much like Osweiler was before him. But unlike Osweiler, Paxton is actually an athletic physical specimen. It's hard to imagine that with his size he was actually the RB at his high school! This kid has way more mobility than Osweiler did, is an actual legit scrambling threat, and has a stronger arm than him as well.

- The 49ers blew it by not taking the Broncos deal on Kaepernick. As a matter of fact John Elway was totally surprised by it. This wa a type of decision that now the bumbling head coach, Chip Kelly, is becoming unfortunately known for in his short and ridiculous tenure in the NFL. That dumb decision has however led the #Broncos to Lynch and in the long term perspective should prove to be the best move for the #Broncos.

- Michael Salavati
#MichaelSalavati

Denver Broncos 2016 Regular Season Schedule

Here's the hot off the press Denver #Broncos 2016 schedule (All times Eastern Std. Time):
Give me your thoughts below.

Week 1: Panthers @ Broncos 9/8/16 (TNF) 8:30 pm
Week 2: Colts @ Broncos 9/18 4:25 pm
Week 3: Broncos @ Bengals 9/25 1 pm
Week 4: Broncos @ Buccaneers 10/2 4:05 pm
Week 5: Falcons @ Broncos 10/9 4:05 pm
Week 6: Broncos @ Chargers (TNF) 10/13 8:25 pm
Week 7: Texans @ Broncos (MNF) 10/24 8:30 pm
Week 8: Chargers @ Broncos 10/30 4:05 pm
Week 9: Broncos @ Raiders (SNF) 11/6 8:30 pm
Week 10: Broncos @ Saints 11/13 1 pm
Week 11: Bye
Week 12: Chiefs @ Broncos 11/27 4:25 pm
Week 13: Broncos @ Jaguars 12/4 1 pm
Week 14: Broncos @ Titans 12/11 1 pm
Week 15: Patriots @ Broncos 12/18 4:25 pm
Week 16: Broncos @ Chiefs 12/25 (SNF) 8:30 pm
Week 17: Raiders @ Broncos 1/1 4:25 pm

5 prime time games. A #SB50 rematch to start the season. A date with Billy Osweiler on a MNF matchup. A rematch with the evil empire and Brady late in the season. A X-Mas Game at KC. A tangle with Malik & Julius at Jacksonville. Are some of the highlights of the 2016 season. Can't wait!!!

- Michael Salavati
#MichaelSalavati

Some Denver #Broncos odds and ends this week:

1) Von Miller has reportedly been offered a contract by the #Broncos between $17-$18 million average annually which would make him the 2nd highest paid defensive player in the NFL only behind Suh from Miami.

There had been reports that Miller is looking for a $22 million per year deal a couple weeks ago, although he has publicly said numerous times that he is willing to take a hometown discount for the #Broncos. Another report also suggests that the #Broncos are somewhat flexible but are unwilling to go any higher than $19.06 million per year (Which is what Suh from the Dolphins is making). This negotiation will most likely drag on well into the summer. I only hope it does not drag as long as Demaryius Thomas' contract last year did, causing a hold out in the OTA's.

2) There have been some weird and contradictory stories suggesting Johnny Manziel is now actually living with Von Miller! As in in his house. We all know Von is fond of Manziel and he has openly talked about his desire for the #Broncos to sign Manziel this offseason. In Manziel, Von Miller sees himself as he was a few years back. A very talented kid going through a rough spot ready to redeem himself and steer his ship straight. Von is a star and beloved by the #Broncos, I wouldn't be surprised if and when (A big IF and WHEN) Manziel gets cleared of his domestic violence legal issues that the #Broncos would give him a look see in the future. Again, only if he is cleared and not convicted.

3) The #Broncos have Duke WR Max McCaffrey, son of the #Broncos great Ed McCaffrey, scheduled for a Pre-Draft workout at Dove Valley on Tuesday 04/12/2016. It would be cool to have him on the #Broncos roster next year! His dad is one of my all time favorite #Broncos.

- Michael Salavati
#MichaelSalavati

To be fair to the Broncos newly acquired QB Mark Sanchez

Just to be fair to Mark Sanchez:

He has really not been as bad as people's perception of him as of late. Perception is reality and it's not any different in the NFL either.

Consider these 2 points:

1. In 8 games played in 2014 for the Eagles who were one of the worst teams in the NFL last year in talent and dysfunction, Mark Sanchez  completed 64.1 percent of his passes, averaged 7.8 yards per throw, threw 14 touchdown passes against 11 interceptions, and generated a passer rating of 88.4. He also has a 4-2 playoff (on the road mind you) record!

2. In contrast, in seven starts last season playing with the Broncos, the best team in the NFL last season, Brock Osweiler completed 61.8 percent of his throws, averaged 7.2 yards per attempt, had 10 touchdown passes and six interceptions, and racked up a passer rating of 86.4. And Zero playoff experience.

One of those guys went onto sign an $18 million per year deal, and the other still gets butt fumble jokes hurled at him! But he may have the last laugh now playing for a team with the best offensive mind coaches in the NFL and the best defense in the NFL.

Let's go #Broncos

- Michael Salavati
#MichaelSalavati