Jarrett Stidham, though, had a much different reaction to learning Bo Nix would be Denver’s starting quarterback on Sept. 8 in their Week 1 road matchup against the Seahawks.
“First of all, obviously I was very disappointed. I know I’m a starting quarterback in this league. I have zero doubts about that. And it just didn’t shake out my way,” Stidham said Sunday after a 38-12 win over the Cardinals. “But I know what kind of player I am, kind of person I am. Like I said earlier, I’ll be ready to go if I need to be. … I have no doubts I’m a starting-caliber quarterback in this league.”
Jarrett Stidham said he was "very disappointed" when he heard he lost the QB derby to Bo Nix.
"I know I'm a starting quarterback in this league. I have zero doubts about that. And, it just didn't shake out my way. But I know what kind of player I am, kind of person I am." pic.twitter.com/Xpwq3z9Evw
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) August 26, 2024 Jarrett Stidham under center during the Broncos’ win over the Cardinals on Aug. 25, 2024. AP
The Broncos held a three-man quarterback competition for the starting role this year, although Nix always had his draft stock — No. 12 overall in this year’s class — working in his favor.
Wilson had an unsuccessful run with the Jets that led to him landing in Denver for a late-round pick swap, while Stidham has played in just 16 NFL games and thrown eight touchdown passes.
There had been some speculation that the Broncos could possibly start one of the veterans before transitioning to the former Oregon standout, but Denver head coach Sean Payton announced last week heading into the team’s third and final preseason game that Nix had won the competition.
Stidham, who started the final two games last season after the Broncos benched Russell Wilson, had been viewed as Nix’s top competition for the role, per The Denver Post , which perhaps explained why the decision seemed to sting him so much.
Bo Nix will be the Broncos’ starting QB in Week 1. AP
Wilson, on the other hand, seemed to see the writing on the wall.
“Yeah, I was excited for him. I mean, I don’t think it was a surprise too much, obviously, right? I think he’s had a great camp. I told him I’m excited for him for this opportunity. I really believe that they’re putting him in a good situation. I think Sean has done a phenomenal job,” Wilson said Sunday. “Bo has just continued to get better. So, I’m excited to see what he can do and I think he’s ready for it.”
Zach Wilson, on Bo Nix being named the starting QB: "Yeah, I was excited for him. I mean, I don't think it was a surprise too much, obviously. Right? I think he's had a great camp … I'm excited to see what he can do and I think he's ready for it." pic.twitter.com/zSRuaO9ZKz
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) August 26, 2024 Zach Wilson played well in his final preseason game Sunday. AP
“We all want to play, we all want to be on the team,” Wilson said, per ESPN. “We all want to do the best, but we all understand the other person’s side of it, so we all have each other’s back. I want them all to do the best they can. … If I can be any sort of resource or help to (Nix) … I will.”
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