The Denver Broncos are in desperate need of a quarterback, as it is almost a given that Russell Wilson will leave the franchise due to Sean Payton’s friendship with him.
Now, many in Broncos Country are wondering who the player will most likely replace Wilson at the centre of the field. The team is obviously in the market for a competent quarterback, even though they haven’t indicated which way they are leaning.
Denver Broncos Russell Wilson and Sean Payton must end the road losing run.
The NFL Draft is one path they may take, and according to one mock draft, the team will select a quarterback in an intriguing position.
Spencer Rattler will be selected by the Denver Broncos in later rounds, according to the mock draft.
Curt Popejoy of Draft Wire projects the Broncos will take a shot at South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler in the third round, according to Broncos Wire’s Jon Heath.
Despite its peculiar appearance, the reasoning behind the choice demonstrates that it was done out of need rather than because alternative options weren’t as good:
Popejoy’s mock has the Broncos selecting Alabama pass rusher Dallas Turner with their first-round pick. Denver then has to wait until the third round to go back on the clock (the team’s second-round pick was traded to the New Orleans Saints as part of the Sean Payton deal last year).
In the third round, the Broncos select South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler. Four other QBs are picked between the Turner (No. 12) and Rattler (No. 76) selections: Michael Penix (No. 39), Bo Nix (No. 42), J.J. McCarthy (No. 43) and Michael Pratt (No. 74).
Rattler, who gained notoriety as one of the stars of QB1: Beyond the Lights Season 3, concluded his college career with the Gamecocks with a strong year. In 12 starts, he has 3186 passing yards, 19 touchdowns, 8 interceptions, and a 147.7 passer rating.
The Gamecocks of South Carolina and Spencer Rattler
He must realize that he will enter the draft as a project quarterback and that his career may not get off to the best start if Payton decides to pick him as the best quarterback left in the draft. But if he can work out effectively with his coach and teammates, big things are ahead for him.
