In his newest mailbag, The Athletic’s Nick Kosmider signifies Nix — the twelfth general choose of the 2024 NFL Draft — is the favourite.
“The one method Nix will not be the starter, in my estimation, is that if he is vastly outplayed by one of many different quarterbacks in camp,” wrote Kosmider. “There have been no indicators in the course of the offseason program to recommend that would be the case, however let’s examine how all three passers carry out in the beginning of camp.”
Stidham and Wilson have not proved to be viable starters all through their careers, so betting on the 24-year-old rookie would make sense for the Broncos.
In three seasons with the New York Jets, former first-rounder Wilson threw extra interceptions (25) than TDs (23) and posted a 12-21 regular-season report. Stidham, in the meantime, has primarily served as a backup and went 1-1 in two begins with the Broncos final season.
Extra importantly, Nix fits head coach Sean Payton’s system.
“A Sean Payton offense is all in regards to the fast sport, a dedication to the run sport and taking pictures deep downfield,” wrote Professional Soccer Focus’ John Kosko. “The fast sport is heavy on stick and spacing ideas, two performs Oregon ran incessantly and from which Nix excelled. Nix already does a great job along with his pre-snap reads and avoids adverse performs, traits Payton covets on the place.”
If Nix emerges as the reply, that may be ultimate for Denver. Since Corridor of Fame QB Peyton Manning retired in 2016, the Broncos have been a prepare wreck, lacking the playoffs for eight consecutive seasons.