#Broncos fans are EXCITED for the upcoming season @markschlereth would like it to be known he's not "throwing cold water" but rather offering up a "dose of reality" #PatMcAfeeShowLIVE pic.twitter.com/5TwLqrr45Z
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) June 15, 2020
During an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show on Monday, former Broncos offensive lineman Mark Schlereth offered a “dose of reality” about Denver’s prospects for the 2020 NFL season.
Schlereth praised quarterback Drew Lock but noted that the team’s inexperienced roster shouldn’t be expected to compete for a title this year.
“You have two rookie wide receivers that you’re counting on,” Schlereth told McAfee. “You’ve got a plethora of [young players] . . . you’ve got Courtland Sutton who’s the veteran there who’s only going into this third season [and] he was raw when he came out of college.
“You’ve got an offensive line that’s got issues that’s going to be anchored by a rookie center . . . all I say is, ‘Hey guys, before we put them in the Super Bowl, let’s actually let them play a little bit of football and see what they become.'”
After an excellent offseason, the Broncos have received plenty of praise from several members of the national media. Schlereth, who won two Super Bowls with Denver, thinks fans should temper their lofty expectations.
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