Leading quarterback prospects discuss their meetings with the Broncos in the Broncos Combine Roundup
INDIANAPOLIS: Three days after General Manager George Paton and Head Coach Sean Payton discussed the benefits of interviewing this year’s top quarterback prospects, numerous quarterback prospects provided additional details about their time spent with the Broncos during the 2024 NFL Combine.
Paton stated on Tuesday, “You just want to avoid them as much as possible.” “I had the good fortune to watch a number of these quarterbacks in the autumn. It is just one stage in the procedure. After that, there are the All-Star Games, the Combine, Pro Days, and possibly private workouts. Thus, try to avoid them as much as possible and observe what motivates them. Sean discussed being a leader. When is the best time to
Numerous quarterbacks who are expected to be selected in the first round of the NFL Draft in April revealed on Friday that they had either an official or informal interview with the Broncos during the Combine, indicating that the team has started that work.
Jayden Daniels of LSU, Drake Maye of North Carolina, J.J. McCarthy of Michigan, Bo Nix of Oregon, and Michael Penix Jr. of Washington all discussed their meetings with the Broncos brass that took place in Indianapolis.
Here is some additional information about each quarterback, along with their comments regarding their encounter with the Broncos:
LSU’s Jayden Daniels
Noteworthy information Daniels, a unanimous choice for the All-American team, won the 2023 Heisman Trophy after an impressive campaign in which he ran for over 1,100 yards and 10 touchdowns while also throwing for 40 touchdowns, four interceptions, and 3,812 yards. In 2023, the Arizona State transfer finished second in touchdown passes, fifth in passing yards, and first in the country in passer rating.
Daniels’ perspective: “I was just down the road from Sean Payton, and people still talk about those days. It’s obvious what he did in New Orleans.” It was nice to be able to watch the offensive genius that is him, the guru, and to simply be able to sit and talk football with everyone.”
UNC DRAKE MAYE
What to know: As a redshirt freshman, Maye had his most successful season in 2022, throwing for over 4,321 yards, 38 touchdowns, and seven interceptions. Before having a second-team All-ACC season in 2023, he was named the ACC Player of the Year and the Offensive Player of the Year that season. Most people predict that Maye and Daniels will be among the top five picks in the April draft.
Maye’s perspective: “Our meeting with Coach Payton was fantastic. I believe that whenever you have one of the most brilliant offensive minds present — It was cool to meet him, and Davis Webb, the quarterbacks coach, seemed like a natural right away. similar to a superb quarterback coach you might be able to play for. Simply put, it was enjoyable to be there with those
McCarty, J.J., Michigan
What to know: McCarthy was named a finalist for the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award and Manning Award while leading the Wolverines to a national championship victory. He passed for 221 yards and three touchdowns in a semifinal victory over Alabama. For the season, he finished with 22 touchdown passes, four interceptions, and almost 3,000 yards.
McCarthy’s opinion: “It was fantastic. It was fantastic to be in that room with Coach Payton, Coach Webb, and [Offensive Coordinator Joe] Lombardi and go through tape. To be honest, I had a great time. Thus, having them freely ask me questions and let me pick their brains for a little while was a blessing. I had a great time
BO NIX, Oregon
Noteworthy information Nix, a 2023 Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Year finalist for the Heisman Trophy, threw for 45 touchdowns, 4,508 yards, and just three interceptions. In his last season in Eugene, he finished with an NCAA record 77.4 percent of his passes completed, and he left the Ducks as the all-time leader in completion percentage.
Nix’s perspective: “I won’t go into details about the meeting. In the game, [Payton] is one of the special coaches along with a tonne of others.It would be enjoyable to be able to learn from him or anybody else at that level. It would be a special moment in time.
Washington, Michael P. Ellis Jr.
Noteworthy information In his final season at Washington, Penix—another Heisman finalist—threw for 36 touchdowns, 11 interceptions, and almost 5,000 yards. Penix flourished in two seasons at Washington after battling injuries early in his career at Indiana. In 2023, the first-team All-American topped the country in passing yards and guided the Huskies to their first-ever national championship.
‘s perspective: “It was a good, different, and interesting meeting.” I went into it with confidence. I felt confident afterward as well. Being on the pitchPenix for Sean Payton, that would be unique. He is undoubtedly one of the best coaches in the league. It would be wonderful to be able to learn from him.
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