Bo Nix has emerged as the Denver Broncos' starting quarterback for the 2024 season, edging out Jarrett Stidham and Zach Wilson in a competitive preseason battle. Stidham has expressed disappointment over losing the starting job but remains confident in his abilities as a starting-caliber quarterback in the NFL.
Bo Nix has emerged as the Denver Broncos' starting quarterback for the 2024 season, guaranteeing he will be under center when the team kicks off its regular-season campaign against the Seattle Seahawks.
Nix, a former Oregon standout, beat out veterans Jarrett Stidham and Zach Wilson for the job. Stidham, who was initially projected as the favorite to start after Tom Brady's departure, expressed his dismay about losing the gig to the rookie.
Bo Nix Secures Denver Broncos' Starting Quarterback Role, Jarrett Stidham Expresses Disappointment
Despite his disappointment, Stidham maintains his belief that he is a starting-caliber quarterback in the NFL.
"First of all, obviously I was very disappointed," Stidham said, via NFL.com. "I know I'm a starting quarterback in this league. I have no doubts about that, and it just didn't shake out my way. I know what kind of player I am, what kind of person I am.
Bo Nix Secures Denver Broncos' Starting Quarterback Role, Jarrett Stidham Expresses Disappointment
"Like I said earlier, I'll be ready to go if I need to be. Like I said, I have no doubts that I'm a starting-caliber quarterback in this league."
Stidham was initially set to be Brady's successor with the New England Patriots but lost out to Cam Newton. He then joined the Las Vegas Raiders in 2022 and the Broncos last year.
Bo Nix Secures Denver Broncos' Starting Quarterback Role, Jarrett Stidham Expresses Disappointment
Stidham took over for Russell Wilson for a few games last season and was 1-1 in two starts, throwing for 496 yards and two touchdowns.
"I think they know what I can do. I think I displayed that last year whenever I was asked to come in and play the last two games, throughout practice, throughout training camp, OTAs, the whole thing. At the end of the day, I'm going to go out there and do what I do. I'm confident in what I can do, and I'll do whatever I can to help this team."
Despite Stidham's disappointment, the Broncos coaching staff believes that all three quarterbacks can contribute to the team's success. All three are expected to be on the final 53-man roster.
"We have a lot of faith in all three of these guys," Broncos offensive coordinator Justin Outten said. "Bo is our starter, but we know that Jarrett and Zach are both capable of leading this team to wins. They're all hard workers, they're all smart, and they're all competitors. We're excited to see what they can do this season."
The Broncos will open their 2024 regular season on the road against the Seahawks on September 8th.
