Broncos' Lock carrying 'extra confidence' after WR pickups

Drew Lock believes the upgrade in weaponry on the Denver Broncos' offense will help take his game to another level in his sophomore campaign.

"Puts a little extra confidence on my back," he told reporters Tuesday, according to Mike Klis of 9News. "And at the same time, those expectations do rise when you have so many weapons around you, but I'd like to say I hold myself to high expectations."

The Broncos added two marquee wide receivers in the NFL draft, using a first-round choice on Jerry Jeudy before snagging KJ Hamler in the second round. The rookies will join Pro Bowl receiver Courtland Sutton and former first-round tight end Noah Fant in the receiving corps.

The offensive additions have raised expectations for a Denver club that won four of the five contests Lock started as a rookie. The Missouri product threw for 1,020 yards with seven touchdowns and three interceptions, completing over 64% of his passes in 2019.

"I like to put pressure on myself in general," Lock said. "And I think the pressure I put on myself always outweighs the pressure that comes from the media or even friends and family."

Lock and the Broncos will see the 2020 schedule Thursday when the NFL rolls out the regular-season slate for all 32 teams.

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