Sean Payton, the head coach of the Denver Broncos, thinks Jarrett Stidham has what it takes to start in the NFL as quarterback. But does he think he can use the fifth-year former fourth-round pick to win a championship?

If not, Payton and company might want to step up their search for their quarterback of the future.

In a mock draft, Nick Kosmider of The Athletic acts as the general manager of the Broncos.

On March 21, Kosmider stated, “In our first mock draft, the Broncos were able to get McCarthy at No. 9 by trading No. 12, No. 76, and a 2025 fourth-round pick to the Bears.” “Due to increased competition, Denver was forced to select at No. 8 and upgrade that 2025 pick to a second-rounder.”

Kosmmider’s hypothetical scenario would have the Broncos work with the Atlanta Falcons to land their quarterback of the future.

Broncos get:

– 2024 first-round pick (No. 8 overall)

Falcons get:

– 2024 first-round pick (No. 12)
– 2024 third-round pick (No. 76)
– 2025 second-round pick