The New England Patriots and Arizona Cardinals are open to trade talks for their high picks, with potential candidates to swap down including the Los Angeles Chargers and New York Giants. However, it's the Denver Broncos, led by head coach Sean Payton, who are stirring the pot the most.
According to a report by Tony Pauline of Sportskeeda, Payton is prepared to offer a significant package, including cornerback Patrick Surtain II and future first-round picks, to vault up the draft order for a quarterback. The Chargers may also be willing to deal their pick, potentially even to a division rival like the Broncos, for the right price.
Pauline suggests that Michigan's JJ McCarthy is the apple of Payton's eye among the quarterback prospects available. For the Broncos, the urgency to secure a franchise quarterback is palpable, having struggled in the post-Peyton Manning era with failed draft picks and fleeting acquisitions like Russell Wilson.
The upcoming draft boasts a deep pool of quarterback talent, with names like LSU's Jayden Daniels and North Carolina's Drake Maye vying for early selections alongside Williams and McCarthy. Oregon's Bo Nix and Washington's Michael Penix Jr. add further intrigue to what promises to be a quarterback-heavy draft.
For the Broncos, the quest for a quarterback represents more than just filling a roster spot�it's about shoring up a longstanding weakness and positioning the team for success in the years to come. As the draft approaches, all eyes will be on Denver to see if they can make the bold moves necessary to secure their quarterback of the future.
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19 AVRIL | 48 ANSWERS Headline: AFC Team Ready to Offer a Fortune for Quarterback Trade-Up Do you think the Denver Broncos should prioritize trading up for a quarterback in the NFL Draft? | ||
Yes | 41 | 85.4 % |
No | 7 | 14.6 % |
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