Drew Lock weighs in on what Broncos' draft means for his future expectations
Many analysts and fans alike loved the moves the Denver Broncos made during the 2020 NFL Draft.
In Round 1, the team snagged Alabama WR Jerry Jeudy, adding Penn State WR KJ Hamler in Round 2. In Round 3, they scooped up LSU OL Lloyd Cushenberry III. In Round 4, they drafted Albert Okwuegbunam — Lock’s former tight end from Mizzou. And, finally, in Round 7, they picked Florida WR Tyrie Cleveland.
On Tuesday, Lock spoke with Denver reporters and said he welcomes the raised expectations this new dynamic offense puts on him:
I asked #Broncos @DrewLock23 about team’s trust in him and meeting raised expectations. #Denver7 pic.twitter.com/E1S23xQ55n
— Troy Renck (@TroyRenck) May 5, 2020
“Yeah, I think the moves just said they saw something positive in the way I played in those last games and potentially being a guy here that can stay for a long time and help the Broncos win as many games as possible,” Lock said. “It means a lot to me to see that happen. It puts a little extra confidence on my back and, at the same time, those expectations do rise when you have so many weapons around you. But, I like to say I hold myself to high expectations and I like to put pressure on myself in general. I think the pressure put on myself always outweighs the pressure that comes from the media or even friends and family or whatever. I feel like the pressure I hang on my head always means the most to me.”
Lock seemingly has the weapons he’ll need to be successful in 2020. We’ll see what the Broncos can do.
Well said Drew. Your single-handedly already making Elway look like a better GM than what he probably is, keep it up!
Drew Lock has always reminded me…a lot…of a Young Bret Favre…and hopefully if Denver can keep that supporting cast top-tier he can have a Great NFL Career…He’s a Gunslinger…in the Game of Football.
If he gets decent protection, I think Lock will have a big year.
Really looking forward to seeing how he does with a whole season and an offense built around him
Wow! I thought every team added talent for the team to win. I didn’t know they got them just for Drew. Does that mean if he gets cut due to bad play that Jeudy will also be cut? Trying everything you can to tout Drew. Keep at it Adam.
Of course you cut jeudy! Duh! Dumbest comment ever! If they cut Drew Lock . . . . if they cut Drew Lock you move football out of Denver and into Cheyenne.