In order to complete its quarterback room for the upcoming season, the Denver Broncos will need to consider a number of possibilities. Zach Wilson of the New York Jets is reportedly the top trade target for the Broncos, according to an NFL insider.
The Denver Broncos have issues at quarterback
Ben DiNucc and Jarrett Stidham are now in the quarterback room with the Broncos. Entering his second season as the team’s head coach, Sean Payton must be a little concerned about that.
The Broncos are expected to try and take a quarterback in this year’s draft class. However, there will be serious competition in the market for a first-round quarterback. They might have to settle for drafting a quarterback with less prestige coming out of college.
The Broncos could trade with the New York Jets for Zach Wilson
The Broncos need to acquire enough skill to host a competitive competition for the starting quarterback position this fall if they are unable to select a quarterback later this month. A deal for Wilson would add some fire to a quarterback competition in Denver this summer, according to former NFL cornerback Bucky Brooks:
Despite coming off of a bumpy season managing Russell Wilson, Sean Payton has an outstanding reputation as an offensive wizard/quarterback developer. The grizzled veteran worked wonders with Drew Brees in New Orleans and a young Tony Romo in Dallas, and he squeezed some notable production out of Teddy Bridgewater, Taysom Hill and Jameis Winston during their brief stints as starters under his direction.
Denver might draft a quarterback, but Payton could give Wilson an opportunity to compete for a starting job with Jarrett Stidham while teaching him how to play winning football at the position. Though the Broncos’ overall talent level is not currently up to par, the presence of Courtland Sutton, an improving ground game and a playing style built around complementary football could alleviate some of the pressure on the young quarterback to carry the team.
If Wilson can handle Payton’s hard-nosed coaching and “tough love” approach, he could maximize his potential under an offensive-minded tutor who understands the position and how to build around the strengths of his quarterback’s game.”
