The 2024 NFL draft is now just two weeks away, and it’s time for a new episode of the Broncos Wire podcast.
On this week’s episode, I joined Broncos Wire host Ryan O’Leary to discuss wild quarterback options and the team’s biggest draft needs (among other topics). You can listen to episode No. 107 below:
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Check out our notes from this week’s podcast below.
Dak Prescott?
- The Cowboys aren’t giving Dak Prescott an extension, so he’s set to become a free agent in 2025. Should the Broncos go all in to sign him next year? Or trade for him now?
Even more wild QB options
- The Broncos passed on (or failed to sign) the veteran QBs that were available during free agency. A few weeks ago, Sean Payton said: “There are still a few possibilities relative to guys who are currently in this league or have played in this league” (emphasis added).
- Realistically, Payton is probably talking about somebody boring like Ryan Tannehill. It wouldn’t be shocking if Denver adds a veteran after the draft.
NFL draft needs
- The Broncos patched up their depth during free agency. So what are the team’s remaining draft needs?
- QB: Obvious.
- CB: Top prospect, or Riley Moss steps up, or sign vet after draft.
- OLB: Need an elite pass rusher (Baron Browning oft-injured, Nik Bonitto and Jonathon Cooper are more rotational types)
- DL: Zach Allen/D.J. Jones/Malcolm Roach are good starting trio, but not much depth behind them.
- ILB: Alex Singleton and Cody Barton are short-term answers. Jonas Griffith has potential. Denver needs an athletic long-term option.
- OT: Really depends on if Garett Bolles is getting an extension.
- TE: Doesn’t need to be a high priority, but depth is needed behind Adam Trautman, Greg Dulcich and Lucas Krull.
- WR: Not a pressing need, but Courtland Sutton has 2 years on contract, Tim Patrick has one year left on deal and Josh Reynolds is 29.
- RB: Again, not an immediate need, but Javonte Williams and Samaje Perine will become free agents in 2025.
New NFL rules
- The league has banned the hip-drop tackle. What do we think of it?
- The NFL will also debut an XFL-style kickoff this season.
Ryan and I will return next week with a final mock draft.
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