Sean Payton says it’s ‘realistic’ for Broncos to trade up from No. 12 pick to draft QB Boston 25 News [Video]

Sean Payton is at the start of his second year as Denver Broncos head coach, and at the AFC coaches breakfast on Monday, he gave everyone a preview of what to expect from the Broncos over the next month as the 2024 NFL Draft approaches: movement.

When NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport asked Payton how realistic it was for the Broncos to be a trade-up team, Payton gave an answer that sent the hearts of Broncos fans aflutter.

“Realistic,” Payton said.

The Broncos are currently sitting at No. 12 in the draft order, which would be just fine if they already had a starting quarterback lined up. But just two years after trading for Russell Wilson, Denver decided to move on and release him. As it stands, the quarterback competition at training camp will be between Jarrett Stidham and Ben DiNucci, the only QBs currently on Denver’s roster.

Unless one of those guys suddenly …