Vic Fangio throws shade at Drew Lock

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 31: Drew Lock #3 of the Missouri Tigers reacts during the first half of the AutoZone Liberty Bowl against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium on December 31, 2018 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 31: Drew Lock #3 of the Missouri Tigers reacts during the first half of the AutoZone Liberty Bowl against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium on December 31, 2018 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /
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Denver Broncos QB Drew Lock has a long way to go, according to coach Vic Fangio.

When a quarterback is drafted in the second round, it’s safe to assume he’s a pretty talented guy who will eventually be in a position to start, or challenge to start, for his team.

The Denver Broncos selected former Missouri standout Drew Lock in Round 2 this year, but according to coach Vic Fangio, Lock isn’t quite ready to be called an NFL quarterback yet.

“He’s not a quarterback yet,” Fangio said from Broncos training camp. “He’s a hard-throwing pitcher that doesn’t know how to pitch yet.”

Yikes.

This shouldn’t come as much of a surprise to fans who studied Lock’s tape when he was a draft prospect. There’s no denying his arm is overflowing with borderline elite ability to make every throw, but he’s a lot like former Bears starter, Jay Cutler.

Cutler was blessed with one of the most naturally gifted throwing arms in the NFL but couldn’t seem to ever figure out to go from a physically gifted guy to a truly elite starting quarterback.

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The good news for Lock is he’s on a team with a veteran starter, Joe Flacco, who’s enjoyed the highest level of success as a professional. Even if Flacco isn’t the most willing teacher, Lock will be able to learn by watching how Flacco attacks each film session, practice and, ultimately, the opposing defense.

Fangio is an old-school coach who brings an old-school attitude toward his players and the media. Comments like this will probably become the norm in Denver, and Lock just happens to be the first recipient of his wrath.