Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton has announced that Bo Nix will start at quarterback week 1 against the Seattle Seahawks.
After being drafted 12th overall, Bo Nix is set to be the quarterback of the future for the Denver Broncos. Nix joined a quarterback room with Jarrett Stidham and Zach Wilson after the Broncos moved on from Russell Wilson this past offseason, and he has officially won the starting job. He showed promise in his first two preseason games completing 23/30 passes for 205 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions. In comparison, Stidham led six drives this preseason producing one touchdown for the team and throwing two interceptions.
Sean Payton’s offense seems to be a nice fit for Nix as he excels in getting the ball out quickly, drawing some comparison to how Payton ran offenses with Drew Brees at the helm. Nix is a sure starter in superflex leagues and has QB2 upside in redraft. The Broncos look to be a struggling team this year which could provide passing game scripts for Nix. For dynasty managers, Nix being named the starter is huge for his development. It would have been extremely concerning had he not been able to beat out Stidham. Nix does have age concerns as a 24 year old rookie, but starting right away definitely dampens those concerns.
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The Denver Broncos, skeptical of Jarrett Stidham, could be looking to trade up from 12 at the draft to secure their franchise quarterback.
The Arizona Cardinals could be looking to start a bidding war for their coveted #4 overall pick, as rumors are swirling that they could be looking to sell it for a king’s ransom. One of those teams rumored to be in the mix for the pick are the Denver Broncos, who currently hold the 12th overall pick and would be looking to trade up. After the Broncos cut ties with former starting quarterback Russell Wilson, they only have Jarrett Stidham and Ben DiNucci under contract for the 2024 season. J.J McCarthy has been linked to that 4th overall pick and the Vikings and Raiders could also be heavily in the mix to trade up the pick.
If the Broncos fail in the attempt to move up and snag one of the top 4 picks in the draft, they could also look at drafting a rookie like Michael Penix, Spencer Rattler, or Bo Nix with their 2nd round pick if any of them are still available. There aren’t any noteworthy veterans left on the market that would be a major upgrade from Stidham, and at 27 years old, he could very well be the best option the Broncos have heading into 2024 at the position.
