The search is over. The Broncos handed the keys to Bo Nix, and the whole operation now runs on his development. No fireworks, but a solid B-.

For all the activity, linebacker went untouched, which is hard to explain. On the needs board they went 1 of 8, with quarterback the one that mattered most.

Almost all the early capital went to that side of the ball.

In short, they left a little better than they arrived, which is the whole idea.