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The Denver Broncos were apparently so desperate for a QB that they actually considered playing some of their assistant coaches at QB on Sunday.
On Saturday night, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the Broncos’ entire QB unit were ruled out for their game against the Saints after they were exposed to Jeff Driskel, who tested positive due to Covid-19.
All the QBs on the Broncos' roster are ineligible to play Sunday against the Saints after being deemed high-risk, close contacts, sources tell ESPN.
None were wearing masks at the time of exposure, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 28, 2020
Here's how Denver got wiped out at the QB position in a 72-hour span:
QB Jeff Driskel tested positive for COVID on Thursday.
Drew Lock, Brett Rypien and Blake Bortles did not wear masks, per a source, and were deemed high-risk close contacts today. They now are out Sunday.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 28, 2020
According to Denver 9 News’s Mike Klis, the Broncos asked the NFL if they could play one of their assistant coaches in the game but the league denied their request.
Per source, Broncos inquired with NFL about possibly signing two assistant coaches who played QBs in college – Justin Rascati, Rob Calaprese. League said it would not allow. #9sports
— Mike Klis (@mikeklis) November 29, 2020
The Broncos were eventually forced to settle with former Wake Forest QB Kenny Hinton who was on the practice squad as a wide receiver.
Broncos announce they have officially called up Kendall Hinton from practice squad for today’s game. WR then, QB today.
My guess at game plan: Run, run, run, deep ball. Run, run, run, deep ball. Maybe mix in a few punts. Punt not a bad play today. #9sports— Mike Klis (@mikeklis) November 29, 2020
Kendall Hinton started 2 games as true freshman QB at Wake Forest in 2015; 2 games as soph when he suffered knee injury and got medical redshirt in 2016.
Started one game in 2017 – vs Clemson. Threw for 203 yds, 2 TDs, ran for 92 yds.
Began conversion to WR in 2018. #9sports— Mike Klis (@mikeklis) November 29, 2020