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Several NFL teams have active quarterback competitions unfolding ahead of the 2024 regular season. And perhaps nothing influences the outcome of said battles quite like the preseason, with signal-callers splitting live reps to make their case for top jobs. Now that two weeks of exhibition games are in the books, where do the legitimate competitions stand? Which quarterbacks are the favorites to claim No. 1 duties?
Here’s our latest read on the four open competitions:
Competition: Bo Nix vs. Jarrett Stidham vs. Zach Wilson
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Stidham knows the system, Wilson has the most notable draft pedigree, and yet Nix has been a clear favorite to open his NFL career as coach Sean Payton’s offensive figurehead. Hailed internally as more NFL-ready than most rookies since his arrival as the No. 12 overall pick, the Oregon product has exceeded even Payton’s hype in live preseason action, pairing quick-twitch mobility with fast, sharp decision-making. Maybe he should’ve garnered more looks from other clubs as a top-10 draft target? We’ll find out soon, as Nix’s efficient exhibition showing all but ensures he’ll stay under center for Week 1.
Front-runner: Bo Nix
Competition: Aidan O’Connell vs. Gardner Minshew
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Coach Antonio Pierce had been upfront for weeks about the (underwhelming?) closeness of this competition before (begrudgingly?) announcing a decision after the team’s second preseason game. O’Connell is the more methodical of the two — a more traditional big-bodied pocket passer — while Minshew offers more juice as a big-play hunter. In truth, we expected the former to get the nod, if only because Minshew’s clear edge in NFL…
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Author : Cody Benjamin
Publish date : 2024-08-19 14:01:41
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