The Denver Broncos will soon replace Super Bowl-winning quarterback Russell Wilson. The planned move should occur before NFL free agency in March.
This also means that head coach Sean Payton and his staff will have a significant vacuum to fill under centre going forward.
According to longtime Minnesota Vikings broadcaster Paul Allen, Payton is extremely high on former Michigan great quarterback J.J. McCarthy.
According to local sources, Sean Payton has a soft spot for J.J. McCarthy. [Payton] wants the next Drew Brees. So keep that in mind when you’re thinking 11, and if you’re thinking J.J. McCarthy at 11, know that behind you is the desperate [Payton], who will basically beg, borrow, and steal to get exactly what he wants from this selection in terms of quarterback. Over the weekend, a reputable source informed me that Payton is very interested in J.J. McCarthy.”
It should be noted that Allen has a close relationship with Broncos general manager George Paton extending back to his time as an assistant general manager in Minnesota. He also has relationships with other Broncos organization members. Just fuel for thinking.
Denver Broncos interested in J.J. McCarthy in the 2024 NFL Draft
McCarthy has risen in the NFL Draft rankings in recent weeks after leading the Wolverines to the national championship this season. In our most recent mock draft, he is projected to go 11th overall to the Vikings.
Denver presently holds the 12th pick in the first round of the annual tournament. Perhaps the organization believes a move up from that position to jump the Vikings is in the cards.
J.J. McCarthy numbers (2023): 72.3% completion, 2,991 passing yards, 202 rushing yards, 25 total touchdowns, and 4 interceptions.
As you can see, McCarthy was very effective for Michigan last season. He improved dramatically under current Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh.
Caleb Williams of USC is now projected to be the No. 1 overall pick by the Chicago Bears. North Carolina’s Drake Maye and reigning Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels are projected to be the next two quarterbacks off the board inside the first five picks.
That puts the Denver Broncos, among others, in the running for McCarthy’s services.
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