Broncos third-year linebacker Shaquil Barrett took to Twitter on Monday to answer a variety of fan questions. The young pass-rusher was asked more than once how rookie quarterback Paxton Lynch has looked this offseason.

Barrett had only good things to say.

@theflyatmajor like a steal for sure — Shaquil Barrett (@MOOCHIE048) July 18, 2016

Barrett was not ready to dub Lynch the starter, saying that whoever has the best preseason will likely win the job, but he noted the rookie’s progress.

@JaredWindsor12 not enough characters haha. Lynch been improving every day. He's been getting more comfortable back there and it's showing — Shaquil Barrett (@MOOCHIE048) July 18, 2016

Barrett, 23, was active for all 16 games last season, starting six in the place of injured DeMarcus Ware. Barrett finished the season with 5.5 sacks and four forced fumbles. If Ware moves on after this season, Barrett is a leading candidate to replace him going forward.

As for Lynch, he was the team’s first round pick in this year’s draft, selected 26th overall out of Memphis. He is in a three-way quarterback competition with Mark Sanchez and Trevor Siemian. As Barrett noted, preseason performance will be a key part of the competition.

Before preseason, the team has training camp, which begins July 28.