All of the conjecture and rumors around Sean Payton’s future will be disregarded on Thursday night when the Denver Broncos announce their first first-round selection since 2021.
In the first round, the Broncos have the 12th pick. Should they trade up or down or choose a player at that position? Denver should start the first round with whom?
In the first round of the draft, what selections should the Broncos make?
Zac: Get Sean Payton his quarterback by trading up for him.
Russell Wilson didn’t fit in with Peyton’s ideal quarterback profile, therefore the Broncos had to take a record $85 million dead cap charge to let him go. It’s evident from that move how crucial it is for Payton to have his guy in the middle.
Given the importance of quarterbacks—particularly Payton’s quarterbacks—the Broncos shouldn’t hold off on selecting one until they have their pick. They must go get Payton’s guy by whatever means necessary.
In order to select their next franchise quarterback, the Broncos will need to trade several first-round picks to the Arizona Cardinals in exchange for the No. 4 pick in the draft. If the quarterback that Payton adores is not selected among the top three picks, I believe it will be either Jayden Daniels or J.J. McCarthy.
Getting Payton his person at the most important position in sports will not be cheap, but it is imperative.
Michael Penix Jr.: HenryWith four days left before the draft, I’m sticking to what I’ve said time and time again.
Penix is an NFL quarterback that is ready to play. He’s had success everywhere he’s played, and he possesses excellent accuracy and a strong arm. I believe he can contribute right immediately and that he has all the makings to be one of the best pocket passers in the league.
Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels are my top picks over Penix, but it would be hard to sign Williams and Daniels would be too expensive. The Broncos should pass on Penix at 12 and preserve their assets.
Take whoever has dropped down the board if Penix is off the board (either because the Raiders jumped the Broncos or the Vikings grabbed him at 11). That should be among the top three receivers, but it’s not likely. Brock Bowers would be a fantastic choice if he’s still around. Quinyon Mitchell, a cornerback, would also merit that selection.
RK: Trade back and get some cash for next season — The Broncos have never really hit rock bottom, which is a major factor in why they have been stuck in QB purgatory for so long. The highest selection they have made since Peyton Maning left the team is No. 5, and we would not be in this position today if they had taken Josh Allen, a quarterback who perfectly embodied John Elway’s ideal candidate.
The roster is in a better position than it has ever been to bottom out, I hate to say it. The defense, which was led by Justin Simmons for a long time, is gone, and aside from Pat Surtain II, Denver’s attack is severely lacking in star power. I would be prepared to wager that Denver would receive a top-three choice in the upcoming draft if Jarrett Stidham starts at quarterback for them. That almost seems kind.
Even though it would be very tempting to target a quarterback this year, for the exact reasons that I just outlined, I have serious doubts about the caliber of the environment that player would be entering and the potential effects on their development. When it comes to selecting the best quarterback, there are no black or white answers—all the layers are involved.
Denver would have to make the move if they could sign a reliable player like Caleb Williams, but that option isn’t available this season. Denver should look for a QB-hungry team that is eager to catch up and let them to take a chance on the fourth or fifth quarterback selected while stockpiling money for the following year. They could be able to pull off a robbery similar to what the Texans accomplished last season, which would provide them an instant boost into the playoffs, if they play their cards well.
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