The Denver Broncos are making sure to explore all options for finding a long-term solution at QB.
They have shown interest in Michigan’s J.J. McCarthy, and former Bronco Peyton Manning confirmed that during a recent radio appearance.
But the Broncos are not stopping there, which is smart because they currently pick No. 12 overall and don't have a second-round pick. They are just outside the range to get one of the best prospects, and they could miss out on the next group.
That hasn’t stopped them from exploring the latter group as well.
“The Broncos did a lot of research on Oregon QB Bo Nix—they had an hour-long Zoom with him on March 7, then sent a Sean Payton-led group to Eugene to work with him on March 18, according to Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer on X on April 23. “So interest is there. Fit, too. But not having a 2nd-rounder could complicate it.” Denver traded their second-round pick to the New Orleans Saints
for Payton last offseason. They only have one other selection in the top 100 That is in the third round with the No. 76 overall pick. The Broncos traded for a QB, landing.
New York Jets
and weakening the overall value of their current cache of draft picks. But they removed the immediate need of having to force the pick at what is still a premium position in the first round of the draft. Zach Wilson from the Still, Wilson’s addition is not expected
to stop the Broncos’ efforts to secure a quarterback in the draft if the opportunity arises. Bo Nix Fits Bill for Broncos QB Under Sean Payton Quarterback Bo Nix #10 of the Oregon Ducks.
It could take some maneuvering for it to make sense for the Broncos to select Nix. But he has
Gettyexpressed an interest
in playing for the Broncos. “I think that’d be a blast playing for a coach like that who’s been so important for the game, so important for the offensive game, and has made such an impact on the game in general and with the quarterbacks he coached,” Nix said on “ RG3 and The Ones
” on April 4set an FBS recordat Oregon last season, completing 77.4% of his passes last season.
Nix He also sees some similarities with the Broncos’ offense under Payton. Former Saints has spoken of how
critical rhythm and timing Drew Brees are to Payton’s system. “When you watch old cut-ups and when you watch what they did with that system, it was quick game, get the ball out, timing stuff that I love to do,” Nix said. “That’s what we did so great here at Oregon, I believe. We just took what the defense gave us and it opened up a lot of our offensive plan.” Nix’s time at Auburn has left some
uncertainty about his true ability
. But he also has his fair share of supporters as the most experienced of the quarterback prospects in this class with the most starts in NCAA historyBroncos Projected to Select Dallas Turner in 2024 Draft Dallas Turner #15 of the Alabama Crimson Tide..
ESPN’s Jeff Legwold passed on taking a quarterback with the No. 12 pick in a collaborative mock draft, citing the opportunity cost as a key reason behind his decision.
Getty“General manager
George Paton
said last week that the Broncos need to make a successful pick with an impact player, Legwold wrote on April 23. Despite their urgent need for a quarterback, the fifth QB on the board in this spot might not make that impact. If they don’t trade down in this situation, the best available player is either [Dallas] Turner or Florida State defensive end . Turner, who is expected to contribute immediately, is the preferred choice. Turner achieved 10.0 sacks and 14.5 tackles for loss last season. Jared VerseThe Broncos saw
Jonathon Cooper
have impressive seasons as pass rushers. However, they still ended up with the ninth-fewest sacks as a team last season. Turner could boost their attack right from the start, but using this pick could jeopardize the Broncos’ chance to get a QB. Nik Bonitto and The Denver Broncos put extra focus on one of the top-six QB prospects in the 2024 draft, according to a league insider. have career years as pass rushers. But they still finished with the ninth-fewest sacks as a team last season. Turner could juice up their attack from Day 1, though using this pick could jeopardize the Broncos’ pursuit of a QB.
