The Denver Broncos are searching for a quarterback who can lead them to the playoffs, and Peyton Manning believes J.J. McCarthy could be that player.
Manning stated that he has spoken with McCarthy and that there is mutual interest between the team and the Michigan quarterback.
However, it is unlikely that the Broncos will be able to draft McCarthy with their current pick at No. 12. They may have to trade up to secure him.
Peyton Manning: Broncos are "very interested" in J.J. McCarthy. https://t.co/xUXTfxyrF9
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) April 23, 2024
It has been confirmed that the Broncos are indeed interested in McCarthy, but they face competition from other teams, such as the Minnesota Vikings and the New England Patriots.
The Vikings have better draft stock and could potentially make a trade to select McCarthy, while the Patriots are also considering him as a potential pick.
Despite these obstacles, Manning and McCarthy have established a positive relationship, and both would be pleased if the Broncos could secure McCarthy in the draft.
The Broncos recently acquired Zach Wilson through a trade with the New York Jets, but they remain in the market for a quarterback in the 2024 draft.
Wilson has not lived up to his pre-draft hype, and his future with the team is uncertain.
Manning sheds light on the Broncos’ draft plans, stating that it will depend on early developments and that he does not have any inside information.
McCarthy has generated significant interest throughout the draft process, and he has been compared to former Saints quarterback Drew Brees.
However, his stock has varied, and he is projected to be selected before the Broncos’ No. 12 pick. McCarthy had a successful college career, boasting a 27-1 record and a national championship victory.
Despite Wilson’s arrival, Manning does not believe it will prevent the Broncos from pursuing McCarthy in the draft. He expressed confidence in Wilson’s talent and expects him to thrive under the coaching of Sean Payton.
Manning also discussed the potential competition between Wilson and Jarrett Stidham during training camp.
The Denver Broncos are interested in Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy, but they may have to trade up to secure him in the draft.
Manning believes McCarthy would be a good fit for the team and has established a positive rapport with him.
The Broncos are also considering other quarterback options and are open to competition during training camp.
Fans reacted as follows:
If they truly were, it would not be announced
This smells like subterfuge
— Jackson Kruger (@JacksonRKruger) April 23, 2024
Broncos traded for Zach Wilson. Next, they want to draft what some believe is the "Zach Wilson" of this draft. It's like finding the old Gen item, but wanting the newer Gen model
— Will Maverick (@WillMaverick87) April 23, 2024
Jj McCarthy should not be picked until the second round. He’s not a first round quarterback
— Blind Sports Fury (@blindsportsfury) April 23, 2024
is jj interested in backing up zach wilson?
— i_rcx (@rczoomin) April 23, 2024
So they'll have the current Zack Wilson and the next Zack Wilson? Cute.
— BuccaneerBolt (@BuccaneerBolt) April 23, 2024
Makes sense, they have no clue what they’re
Doing— A (@ATG8837) April 23, 2024
