The biggest surprise: QB Teddy Bridgewater is exactly what this team needs.
The verdict: Real. Bridgewater's composure and preparation has won over his coaches and teammates. "No play is ever dead until they blow the whistle, especially with Teddy,'' is how WR Courtland Sutton put it. Bridgewater has added both a big-play component to the Broncos' offense and has been a guy who has moved the chains when defenses take away the downfield plays. He has been a quality leader and finds himself sixth in the league in passer rating and 10th in passing yards, and he has not had a turnover. All of that doesn't mean he won't throw an ill-advised ball at some point or have a bad day, but for a team that has been little more than a human turnstile at quarterback since the start of the 2016 season, he is exactly what was needed. Bridgewater is playing on a one-year contract, which means the Denver front office will have a decision to make, eventually. -- Jeff Legwold
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