The quarterback position for the Denver Broncos has been firmly under the spotlight this offseason as they parted ways with Russell Wilson and traded for Zach Wilson, and they addressed the spot yet again during Thursday's NFL draft.
Denver selected Oregon quarterback Bo Nix at No. 12 overall, and Broncos head coach Sean Payton explained the decision during an appearance on ESPN's Pat McAfee's draft show:
Payton highlighted how he was "first on third downs, first with fewest sacks. The most accurate passer in college football history. First at the end of the half in two-minute.