With the 12th overall pick, the Broncos selected Bo Nix, adding a potential franchise quarterback to their roster. It remains to be seen if Nix will start as a rookie, as Denver also has Jarrett Stidham and Zach Wilson in the mix.
Reports suggest that Nix is the favorite to start, despite Stidham’s familiarity with Sean Payton’s scheme. Payton has praised Nix’s progress, with the possibility of him starting in Week 1. This would leave Stidham and Wilson competing for the backup quarterback role.
In other quarterback news:
- Patrick Mahomes’ contract prohibits him from playing basketball to avoid non-football injuries, with guarantees at risk if he were to get injured. Trey Lance is currently with the Cowboys as a backup to Dak Prescott, with his fifth-year option declined. Taulia Tagovailoa has signed with the CFL’s Hamilton Tiger-Cats after going undrafted in the NFL.
