It's been a foregone conclusion for a while now that would take the reins as starting quarterback for the , an eventuality cemented by the decision to place on injured reserve with a neck injury in early November.The move thrust veteran backup into the starting role thereafter, but mostly because Lock himself was on injured Alan Branch Jersey reserve with a thumb injury suffered during preseason play. With the former second-round pick now cleared, healthy and ready to practice, it's time the Broncos find out if he can be the future at the position. Their decision to trade for Flacco GO BLUE Jersey turned out to be a poor one -- albeit it's not completely attributable to Flacco's play, but also protection and i sues with play-calling -- but it's safe to say Lock has an opportunity to potentially make Flacco's stay in Mile High a brief one; at least as a starter, which is what Flacco wants to be.His split with the Baltimore Ravens was predicated upon having lost his spot to Lamar Jackson, , and it's difficult to believe he'd want to stick around in Denver if Lock secures the top role for Chase Winovich Jersey 2020.As for Lock, whom team exec John Elway admits he "wants to be careful" with, the moment for his time in the sun is rapidly nearing. The rookie was impre sive in preseason play before being sidelined with injury, but the regular season is its own monster, and one Lock will have to prove he can conquer. His first start is imminent, and might come as soon as the team's Week 13 battle with the . "We're going to go through this week and ," Elway said, via Mike Rice of KOA 94.1FM in Colorado. "And then make a decision later in the week."Head coach Vic Fangio, whose seat is far hotter Amara Darboh Jersey beneath him than Elway would have anyone believe, also . And with that, all signs point to Sunday being Lock's first official showing at the NFL level, although Elway's protective ways could stall those plans at least one more week. Allen is 1-2 in his first three career starts with only three touchdowns to two interceptions, and he threw for only 82 yards in the 20-3 lo s to the . Sitting at 3-8 on the season and with no real hope of making the Chris Evans Jersey playoffs, it's time for the Broncos to start figuring out their future, and a se sing the potential of Lock plays a huge part in that equation.