Although the Denver Broncos picked up additional quarterbacks Jarrett Stidham and Zach Wilson as a contingency plan in case 2024 draft pick Bo Nix didn’t gel with the offense, things are looking good for Nix after his start versus the Packers in a 27-2 preseason victory.
Head coach Sean Payton praised Nix following the game but maintains he isn’t ready to drop the name of the starter for his fresh offense. Nix is the clear choice, the rookie from Oregon is outperforming Stidham and Wilson who both have already been in the NFL for multiple seasons.
After this second outing, it seems the question that remains is which QB will end up as backup to Nix, Jarrett Stidham or Zach Wilson? Stidham was backup last season and got called up to start briefly after Russell Wilson was benched.
Zach Wilson is hoping to recover from a tough start to his career. He was brought in to be fresh blood and has delivered a touchdown in the preseason which Stidham hasn’t done, however, his completion percentage hasn’t been stellar in his snaps for the Broncos.
Payton may have a harder time choosing his secondary than he will his starter, this coming game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday will wrap up the preseason and seal the fate of hopeful backups.
