John Elway announced Case Keesum err Keenum as the starting quarterback of the Denver Broncos. This was good news. Keenum came at a much lower cost than Kirk Cousins would have and is every bit as good a quarterback.

Keenum also signed a short-term contract meaning the Broncos are not tied to him for the long run and can move on as soon as they want. Whether that is to a drafted QB or if Paxton Lynch develops as Elway and the Broncos hope he will.  Either way the stage is set for Keenum to take the reigns and make the most of it.

“We got our guy. The guy that was our target.” – John Elway on Case Keenum. The Broncos got what they wanted and are poised to improve on last year’s 5-11 season. Keenum will wear number 4 as number 7 is, of course, not available in Denver.

Meanwhile Trevor Siemian has been traded to the Minnesota Vikings. Here’s what Trevor’s numbers look like vs. Case Keenum’s from a statistical standpoint.

Trevor Siemian's career numbers vs. Case Keenum's before last season pic.twitter.com/8oUMtpF1IJ

— Matthew Coller (@MatthewColler) March 14, 2018

The Broncos drafted Paxton Lynch in the first round. They just signed Case Keenum. Why would they spend another first round pick on a QB? I cannot see that happening

— NFL Draft Diamonds (@DraftDiamonds) March 16, 2018

Pumped to welcome @casekeenum7 to Denver!  We're building something special here and I'm excited to get after it this season with you and the rest of my teammates!

— Garett Bolles (@gbolles72) March 13, 2018

#BroncosCountry I can honestly say I’ve been preparing my whole life for this!!! Couldn’t be more excited to be a Denver Bronco!! LETS GO!!! pic.twitter.com/JpoiynTkOU

— Case Keenum (@casekeenum7) March 15, 2018

"I’m excited to earn the right to be a leader, and I’m excited to be the quarterback of the Denver #Broncos." – @casekeenum7 pic.twitter.com/M6Kwtd6ICj

— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) March 16, 2018