The Denver Broncos have their starting QB locked down with Bo Nix, but don’t sleep on what’s cooking behind him! The backup quarterback spot, usually a snooze fest, is turning into a full-blown battle. Veteran Jarrett Stidham has been Sean Payton’s guy, but reports out of OTAs and minicamp say Sam Ehlinger might just be outplaying him.
QB2 Race: Ehlinger Is Making Noise
Look, Stidham has been Payton’s backup since day one, his first free agent signing even. Payton has spoken highly of him, and Stiddy knows the system cold. But remember that AFC Championship Game performance? Yeah, it wasn’t great. Circumstances were tough, sure, but you just hoped for more. Now Ehlinger, who came in as QB3 last season, has been impressing everyone. He re-signed this offseason and apparently looked pretty good, maybe even better than Stidham, according to all the chatter. Do I think he can actually snatch that QB2 role? Payton’s loyalty runs deep. But if Ehlinger keeps this up, if he consistently outplays Stidham throughout camp, we’re talking about a real conversation here. It’s totally possible.
Running Back Carries Are Up For Grabs
It’s not just the signal-callers getting spicy. The running back room is gonna be a straight-up fight for carries come Week 1. You got veteran JK Dobbins, second-year back RJ Harvey, and rookie Jonah Coleman all on the roster. They’re all expected to have a role this season, but the specifics? Totally up in the air. Dobbins re-signed after a solid 2025 season, but injuries cut it short, again. That’s the story of his career, man, and the Broncos have to be concerned about that history. Props to him for bouncing back from multiple serious lower-body injuries, but the worry is always there. He’s the starter, no doubt, but could we see him share carri…
…the backfield load way more than expected? This camp is going to be crucial for figuring out who gets those touches. Watch for how these battles unfold, because they’ll shape that Week 1 depth chart big time.
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Originally reported by Mile High Report.
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