While plan #1 for the Denver Broncos should be getting a young QB in the draft to build a team around, the Broncos may need to look at free agency for a bridge QB if they are interested in winning now. Let’s look at 3 options that might make sense in a Sean Payton offense:

1) Baker Mayfield
I have no idea how the money could happen to make this work…Mayfield is going to be worth a pretty penny in free agency. But Mayfield in a Sean Payton offense makes a ton of sense. Mayfield has the accuracy and arm to take the offense to a whole different level in 2024.

2) Ryan Tannehill
While not my first choice, this guy probably makes the most sense for a true bridge QB. He can get one last gig to start with a coach who will maximize his capabilities. I’ve always admired Tannehill’s consistency. He’s not a guy you think of who wows with big plays, but he’s the guy who will give solid production on a good offensive roster.

3) Trevor Siemian
If we aren’t going to get a fresh new rookie starting to put our hopes in, maybe it would be fun to see the Broncos run it back with Siemian. He holds a warm place in the hearts of many in Broncos Country and the redemption storyline rights itself. We already saw Sean Payton call a ton of plays short of the sticks on 3rd down. Seems like a match made in heaven…

Broncos News
Mile High Morning: John Elway shares keys to becoming back-to-back champion
Appearing on “Let’s Go! with Tom Brady, Larry Fitzgerald and Jim Gray” on Sirius XM, John Elway spoke to the difficulty of being one of two teams in the last 25 years to win back-to-back championships.

‘Best corner in the league’ and ‘a guy who I study a lot’: Pro Bowl colleagues rave about Broncos’ defensive stars Pat Surtain II and Justin Simmons
Perennial Pro Bowlers Darius Slay, Jalen Ramsey and Minkah Fitzpatrick shared their appreciation for Broncos defensive backs Pat Surtain II and Justin Simmons.

Boomer Esiason thinks Baker Mayfield and Sean Payton would provide fireworks in Denver – Denver Sports
One, Baker Mayfield, has plenty of experience. The other, Jake Browning, stepped in for the Bengals last year.

Now in Super Bowl, Montrell Washington points finger at himself for Denver mishaps – Denver Sports
Montrell Washington didn’t point fingers when reflecting on where things went wrong for him as a Broncos — except at himself.

Now in Super Bowl with 49ers, Randy Gregory reflects on Broncos tenure – Denver Sports
Randy Gregory lost his starting job with the Broncos in Week 4. But he ended his season in the Super Bowl after a trade.

Other NFL News
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Chargers hiring Greg Roman, Jesse Minter as offensive, defensive coordinators
The Chargers are hiring Michigan defensive coordinator Jesse Minter as the team’s next DC, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported on Tuesday, per sources.

Niners HC Kyle Shanahan reflects on upbringing, chance to win Super Bowl with Ed McCaffrey’s son
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan talked to reporters on Tuesday ahead of Super Bowl LVIII about his childhood in Denver and the opportunity to coach Ed McCaffrey’s son, Christian.

49ers’ defense won’t let mistakes continue in Super Bowl – ESPN
The 49ers’ defense reflected on what was called “unacceptable” and “embarrassing” effort in last week’s comeback win versus the Lions, and players vowed that those issues won’t be a problem in the Super Bowl.

Chiefs’ Andy Reid on possible retirement — ‘Today’s not the day’ – ESPN
Chiefs coach Andy Reid “is really engaged and enjoying” the lead-up to Super Bowl LVIII, says chairman Clark Hunt, as questions about Reid’s possible retirement continue to swirl.

Chargers GM Joe Hortiz doubles down on Jim Harbaugh’s titles vow – ESPN
Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz doubled down on coach Jim Harbaugh’s “multiple championships” declaration, promising to deliver owner Dean Spanos at least two more rings.

CBS analyst Matt Ryan on Russell Wilson: ‘Russ can still play’ – Denver Sports
Russell Wilson “can still play,” former NFL MVP Matt Ryan says, but he adds the Wilson-Sean Payton pairing is “a hard relationship to repair.”