In the NFL, one man’s misfortunate is another’s opportunity. Such is the case with Russell Wilson and Jarrett Stidham in Denver. The Broncos’ decision to shut down Wilson has given Stidham an opportunity to show the team’s brass what he can do during the last two games of the regular season.
Stidham, formerly a backup on the Patriots and Raiders, will make his first start with the Broncos this Sunday against the visiting Chargers. He lost his only two previous starts, which both took place last season with Las Vegas.
“I’ve always had a lot of confidence in myself,” Stidham said this week, via the team’s website. “That’s never wavered or anything.”
He may have confidence in himself, but even Stidham isn’t sure how well he will fare as an NFL starting quarterback. On Sunday, he’ll face a Chargers defense that is currently just 26th in the NFL in points allowed and 30th in passing yards allowed.
“You don’t ever really know,” Stidham said. “You think you know what you can do, but [you can’t know] until you can go out there and actually do it.”
So, what can Broncos…
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Author : Bryan DeArdo
Publish date : 2023-12-28 15:49:48
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