NFL insider believes Denver Broncos will make a stunning pick in Round 1 for the most ‘ready now’ QB in this draft |
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The Denver Broncos have been linked to Oregon star quarterback Bo Nix on some pre-draft boards, and one notable NFL Draft expert believes the organization could land the signal-caller who is the most ready to succeed in 2024.
The Broncos are in a difficult spot when it comes to the NFL Draft order for Round 1 of the event on Thursday. While picking twelfth should offer a very good opportunity to land an impact player, Denver desperately needs to find a future franchise QB after sending Russell Wilson packing in March.
Could the Denver Broncos reach for Oregon star Bo Nix in Round 1?“Here’s the first absolute stunner of the NFL draft. I see everyone with Bo Nix as an early second-round pick, but I think he offers Sean Payton something unique: Nix is ready now,” Orr wrote. “He’s not going to have the same kind of rookie learning curve. He’s matured. He’s also incredibly developed as a passer and set the NCAA record for completion percentage a year ago. While we don’t know next year’s class of quarterbacks that well, I think that’s part of the problem. So who is to say the Broncos will have a better shot? “… The move is also symbolic. Payton missed out on Patrick Mahomes years ago when the Chiefs came up to this very spot. He leapfrogs the Patriots, who also heavily scouted Nix’s pro day, to lock up their projected 2024 starter. I’ll add that this pick feels a little like the Giants–Daniel Jones pick in that we may all view Nix as less of a true first-round prospect and feel like Denver can move back up in the first round to get him.” That would be a stunning development. However, considering Sean Payton’s history with quarterbacks like Drew Brees, Denver is likely to run the risk and allow him to reach for Nix if he truly believes he is the perfect fit for their team for their system next season and beyond. |