Broncos need to draft as if the jobs of Russell Wilson and George Paton depend on it

Denver Broncos general manager George Paton speaks during a news conference at the NFL football scouting combine, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

By Mark Kiszla | mkiszla@denverpost.com | The Denver Post

PUBLISHED: April 23, 2023 at 5:45 AM MDT | UPDATED: April 23, 2023 at 5:48 AM MDT

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The Broncos should go get a pass-rusher in the NFL draft with the ability to make Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes miserable.

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Kiszla: Broncos need to draft as if the jobs of Russell Wilson and George Paton depend on it

Trading up is move Broncos need to make to get pass-rusher capable of making life miserable for Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

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