The Denver Broncos plan to cut Russell Wilson, permitting him to sign a new deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers. They also didn't acquire Minnesota Vikings free agent Kirk Cousins, who is heading to the Atlanta Falcons. Baker Mayfield is extending his contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
So, who will the Broncos look to as their next starting QB?
If they stay on their current path, they might have the chance to draft one of the few standout QB prospects of 2025.
This refers to Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders who is open to playing for his local team.
“If Broncos want to stink for Shedeur Sanders, CU Buffs’ star QB is fine with that,” the Denver Post’s Sean Keeler wrote on March 11.
Sanders is a superstar among college athletes, renowned for his skill and noteworthy family background, as well as the opportunities they have provided him. His varied endorsement deals matches his talent for showmanship.
Sanders’ personal QB coach Darrell Colbert Jr. spoke highly of him: “I think it’s a no-brainer that he’ll be a top-five (draft) guy or a top-three guy, just based on what team has what (at quarterback),” Sanders’ personal QB coach Darrell Colbert Jr. said about Sanders, per Keeler. “I think he’s a generational talent.
Sanders achieved a 69.3% pass completion rate for 3,230 yards, 27 touchdowns, and three interceptions in 2023, leading the Buffaloes to three more wins compared to the previous season. He could have an even more successful season in 2024 if Colorado fortifies its offensive line as promised.
In two years playing for Jackson State, Sanders completed 68.3% of his passes, throwing 70 touchdowns and 14 interceptions.
He also possesses a strong sense of self-assurance.
Shedeur Sanders Compares Self to Tom Brady, Michael Vick
GettyMichael Vick #7 of the Philadelphia Eagles and Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots.
When asked to compare himself to other players, Sanders cited two of the most intimidating quarterbacks in modern NFL history: Tom Brady and Michael Vick.
He’s who he has trained with since 2020, and is the first collegiate athlete to represent Brady's Brand “I’ll say it’s a mixture because I’m able to stay in the pocket and deliver the ball. I can play like Brady, but I’m also able to extend plays and if it’s not there, take it like Vick,” Sanders said in an interview with.
Complex’s Zion Olojede in November. “It just depends, it’s funny whenever situations in the game occur, they’re like ‘hey, you gotta be Vick tonight. You gotta be Mike Vick tonight.’ So then that’s when we bring our legs involved. “But I say it’s a mixture of a lot of great quarterbacks that all just have a different skill set. So that’s why I feel like I’m special in what I bring to the table. I wanna stay in the pocket, I wanna throw it like Tom, but sometimes those opportunities ain’t there.”
Broncos Could Need to Get Aggressive to Draft Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders in 2025
Shedeur Sanders #2 of the Colorado Buffaloes.
Getty“There’s also a tailwind that could impact where these signal-callers are picked,”
ESPN’s Pete Thamel wrote on February 3. “The 2025 quarterback crop, at this stage, looks poor in terms of depth. Georgia’s and Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders are the early headliners, and then there’s a drop-off in proven contenders.” Carson Beck, Texas’ Quinn Ewers Walter Football’s Charlie Campbell predicted
the Broncos to get the No. 8 overall selection in the 2025 draft. However, Campbell anticipates Sanders to be chosen as the No. 1 pick overall.
“He won’t impress with physical abilities,” an unnamed scout said,
on February 24. “But his arm is sufficiently good, especially in the short and middle distances. Mentally, he can operate at an incredible speed. He might be the most prepared for the NFL in terms of football intelligence; he exudes confidence and charm. He will take charge of a team right away due to his competitive nature and the clear advantage of growing up in the unique NFL environment. The pro ball won’t intimidate him.” per Campell Those characteristics seem very similar to those of the former
New Orleans Saints highlighted many of those skills quarterback Drew Brees, who as crucial for managing Head Coach If not a disaster in 2024, Sanders might at least be valuable for a major trade next year. Sean Payton’s offense.
One of the top quarterbacks in next year’s draft is willing to play for the Denver Broncos, but they may have to be assertive.
