As soon as Kendall Hinton makes his first snaps on QB, he writes Broncos history.
Jack Silverstein’s nugget:
NFL irony:
In 1968, the Broncos became the first prospective NFL team to launch the modern black quarterback: Marlin Briscoe. He was excellent and was forced to play WR for the rest of his professional career.
Today, the Broncos start their 3rd black QB – Kendall Hinton, a wide buyer. pic.twitter.com/uctWpUVeXc
– Jack M Silverstein (@readjack) November 29, 2020
But before committing to Hinton, Denver wanted to step off the board for Sunday’s starting quarterback.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the Broncos wanted to sign Rob Calabrese – their offensive quality control coach – to play quarterback against the Saints on Sunday. Because if he had missed it, not all Denver QBs were eligible to play in Sunday’s game because of the COVID-19 protocols. However, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell confused these plans, allowing Denver to lift practice squad Kendall Hinton to the quarterback.
Does a coach play quarterback? This concept sounds familiar:
Vic tried to pull fast. Where did you get this idea from… pic.twitter.com/wGd4by6Hko
– Bleaching Nation Bears (@BN_Bears) November 29, 2020
I didn’t notice how good an angle I got to this Matt Great with Javon Wims from Monday’s practice until I got a chance to arrange my camera throw this morning. pic.twitter.com/XRxf39W9Rk
– Hall of Famer Baseball Person ™ Luis (@ lcm1986) August 7, 2019
What it is worth, the Broncos had other options:
I think prayer should get my Lamar Jackson
– Jerry Jeudy⁴ (@jerryjeudy) November 28, 2020
I’ve been waiting for this moment my whole life! Von ELWAY. The Prayer passing by QB doesn’t have to run much! The ankle is good for QB pic.twitter.com/Kc3ww0fOkp
– Von Miller (@VonMiller) November 28, 2020
But to be honest, some are less realistic than others:
Every week there is war, @llcoolj. ? https://t.co/jvYG729N0E pic.twitter.com/AndNRC8mhe
– Denver Broncos (@Broncos) November 29, 2020
Hey @nuggets.
Is Jokic available?
Ask a friend.
– Denver Broncos (@Broncos) November 29, 2020
The Broncos-Saints game starts shortly after 3 p.m. This gives them time to watch Willie Beamen, Lance Harbor, Jonathon Moxon, Shane Falco and Little Giants.
