Unexpectedly, former Baylor and Auburn football standout Jarrett Stidham is outperforming Bo Nix at the start of his Denver Broncos career. Stidham has competed hard and kept his head down despite welcoming Zach Wilson and the No. 12 overall pick in 2024 to the quarterback room.
Mike Klis of 9News began, “Say this for Stidham: He hasn’t moped about becoming crowded with hotshot newcomers. Instead, he bowed his neck and competed.” During the offseason practice sessions, Nix showed promise, but Stidham was the most impressive of the three quarterbacks, according to almost all media observers.
Unexpectedly, Jarrett Stidham—a former Baylor and Auburn football player who has put his head down and competed despite welcoming Zach Wilson and the No. 12 overall pick in 2024 to the quarterback room—is outplaying Bo Nix at the start of his Denver Broncos career.
Say this for Stidham, 9News’ Mike Klis began, “He hasn’t moped about becoming crowded with hotshot newcomers. He bowed his neck and competed.” During the offseason practice sessions, Stidham appeared to be the most promising of the three quarterbacks, with Nix also showing promise, according to the majority of media observers.
Stidham was once expected to be cut by Denver during the offseason. By the sounds of things right now, Stidham might be securing a spot on the squad as, at worst, a backup and, at best, a player who can assist the Broncos early on while Nix gains experience in the NFL.
As long as there are weapons in the WR room, Stidham, who has never been particularly good in the pros, might be worth a look because of his strong arm. And in the Mile High City, there are a number of players, including former Nix top weapon Troy Franklin, rookie Troy Franklin, and Marvin Mims Jr.
It might take some time for Nix to fully succeed in the NFL.
