Good news: Broncos had a separate Zoom meeting with the quarterback and then held a private workout with Sean Payton
The Broncos met a number of quarterbacks at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, including Bo Nix. And as it happens, that was only the start.
Five days prior to their similar session with J.J. McCarthy the day after the Michigan quarterback’s Pro Day, the Broncos had a separate Zoom meeting with the quarterback from Oregon and then held a private workout with Sean Payton, as first reported by Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated.
The way that Nix meshes with Sean Payton and the Broncos has been discussed a lot in recent months. Nix “reminds me of Drew Brees,” who, of course, played 14 seasons for Payton in New Orleans, according to Fox Sports’ Joel Klatt, who briefly played for Payton with the Saints.
Naturally, the draft dilemma surrounding Bo Nix is that the Broncos most likely lack a slot in the appropriate range to select him.
A TRADE DOWN MIGHT ENSURE THAT BO NIX SELLS AT THE RIGHT PRICE.
Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye, and J.J. McCarthy are thought to be the top four quarterbacks in the NFL Draft. Bo Nix and Washington’s Michael Penix Jr., a PAC-12 foe, are ranked below them.
Nix is not a flawless candidate. Compared to some other prospects, including Williams and Maye, he doesn’t have the cannon arms. However, his completion rate was high due to his short-to-intermediate precision. The rhythm-and-timing offense of Sean Payton ought to be especially successful in letting Nix utilize all of his skills.
And it seems like a few teams, like the New York Giants and the Los Angeles Rams, are interested in the Heisman Trophy finalist. The former general manager Dave Gettleman isn’t around anymore to fall in “full bloom love” and make a top-6 reach on a QB prospect like he did in 2019 by drafting Daniel Jones that high, so it’s unlikely the Giants will take him at No. 6.
The Broncos have reportedly made calls regarding shifting up and moving down, according to Breer. According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, the Broncos are “more likely” to trade up from No. 12 than to go down.
Thursday is the last day to guess.
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NFL Insider predicts the Denver Broncos will select the most “ready now” quarterback available in this draft with a startling first-round decision.
On certain pre-draft boards, Oregon standout quarterback Bo Nix has been associated with the Denver Broncos. According to a prominent NFL Draft analyst, the team may choose to move up in order to select the signal-caller they think is most prepared for success in 2024.
Regarding the NFL Draft order for Round 1 of the event on Thursday, the Broncos find themselves in a challenging situation. Although selecting number twelve should present a strong chance to sign a significant talent, Denver is in dire need of a franchise quarterback in the future following the trade of Russell Wilson in March.
Draft selections made by the Denver Broncos in 2024: No. 12, No. 76, No. 121, No. 136, No. 145, No. 147, No. 203, No. 207
Regretfully, the team may pass up the four quarterbacks that the majority of draft experts think are the finest in this year’s class with their first pick. Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, Jayden Daniels, and JJ McCarthy are those individuals. Nonetheless, there are a few quarterbacks that are undoubtedly highly intriguing prospects that will be available at that time in Round 1.
Though many may believe that Washington star Michael Penix Jr. is the best quarterback available, Oregon signal caller Bo Nix has gained some traction recently. According to Sports Illustrated Senior NFL writer Conor Orr, the Denver Broncos may unexpectedly move up a few spots to select Nix as their first pick in 2024 because of his immediate impact potential.
In the first round, could the Denver Broncos try to sign Oregon standout Bo Nix?
“This is the NFL draft’s first real shock. Orr stated, “I think Bo Nix offers Sean Payton something special: Nix is ready now. I see everyone else seeing him as an early second-round pick.” “He won’t experience the same type of first learning curve. He’s grown up. In addition, he has excellent passing development; a year ago, he broke the NCAA record for completion percentage. Even if we don’t really know the quarterback class for next year, I believe that’s a contributing factor in the issue. Who’s to say the Broncos won’t have a better opportunity then?
It’s also a symbolic step. When the Chiefs visited this location years ago, Payton was deprived of seeing Patrick Mahomes. He locks up their expected 2024 starter by outpacing the Patriots, who also thoroughly scouted Nix’s pro day. We may all see Nix as less of a legitimate first-round prospect and believe Denver can trade up in the first round to get him, so I’ll add that this decision feels a little similar to the Giants-Daniel Jones pick.
That would be an amazing turn of events. But given Sean Payton’s track record with quarterbacks like Drew Brees, Denver will probably take a chance and let him go for Nix if he genuinely thinks he’s the ideal match for the group and scheme for the upcoming season and beyond.
