Drafted 12th to a roster largely devoid of star talent, the rookie quarterback will have to show he was a steal, not a reach, to give Denver any shot at contending this year.
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Wilson was released in March, but the consequences of his two-year stint in Denver are visible on the Broncos’ roster, which might be the NFL’s worst heading into the 2024 season. It was even uglier when Jarrett Stidham was the lone quarterback on the depth chart, and it was hard to get excited about the acquisition of Zach Wilson from the Jets.
Whoever wins the quarterback competition may find it hard to succeed with so many unproven players on offense. The Broncos’ defense has similar issues outside of cornerback Patrick Surtain II. Reaching for a quarterback rarely works out—the Broncos know that well from the post–Peyton Manning years—but perhaps this gamble will pay off early because Nix is regarded as pro ready after 61 collegiate starts. And being prepared for the NFL game doesn’t necessarily mean Nix has high upside. The Broncos will find out soon whether they drafted a franchise quarterback or someone better suited for a backup role.
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