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The Broncos should consider what the Fan hosts suggest doing at No. 12.

The NFL Draft is looming just under three weeks away, heralding a critical juncture for the Denver Broncos. This pivotal weekend could either steer the franchise back onto a positive trajectory or further entrench them in the aimless path they’ve tread since their Super Bowl 50 victory.

Positioned at No. 12, the Broncos find themselves on the cusp of the top 10 with an array of options at their disposal. They could opt to trade up for a quarterback, trade back to amass more picks, or remain steadfast and make a selection.

Predictions from weekday hosts on The Fan provide a glimpse into potential outcomes:

SCHLERETH AND EVANS (M-F | 6a-10a):
– Mike Evans anticipates the Broncos will retain their No. 12 pick, selecting a standout player, and target a quarterback in later rounds.
– Mark Schlereth foresees the Broncos sticking with their current position due to a lack of trade suitors and selecting a talented football player.

STOKLEY AND JOSH (M-F | 10a-2p):
– Josh Dover and Brandon Stokley advocate for drafting Bo Nix with their pick.

THE DRIVE (M-F | 2p-6p):
– Zach Bye suggests drafting Bo Nix.
– Phillip Lindsay believes the Broncos will either stay put at 12 or trade back to accumulate more picks, selecting Michael Penix Jr. even in the event of a trade.

DENVER SPORTS TONIGHT (M-F | 6p-7p):
– Cecil Lammey proposes the selection of Bo Nix at No. 12, emphasizing his suitability for Sean Payton’s system.
– James Merilatt envisions a bold move to acquire J.J. McCarthy at No. 4, though he sees this as a misstep.
– Will Petersen advocates for trading up to secure Jayden Daniels, aligning with Sean Payton’s quarterback preferences.
– Jake Shapiro foresees a trade-up scenario to acquire J.J. McCarthy at the third overall pick, heralding a new chapter for the Broncos.

As for what the Broncos should do with their pick:

SCHLERETH AND EVANS:
– Schlereth recommends trading back to acquire more picks.
– Evans advocates for staying put and selecting a standout player regardless of position.

STOKLEY AND JOSH:
– Dover suggests trading back to secure more picks, aiming to pick the best offensive player in the first round and targeting a quarterback in later rounds.
– Stokley favors drafting Brock Bowers, with trading back as a secondary option.

THE DRIVE:
– Bye proposes trading up for J.J. McCarthy.
– Lindsay suggests staying at No. 12 and drafting a quarterback, specifically Michael Penix Jr.

DENVER SPORTS TONIGHT:
– Lammey advocates for moving up to target Drake Maye or J.J. McCarthy.
– Merilatt advises staying put at No. 12 and drafting Brock Bowers, then maneuvering into the second round for Michael Penix Jr.
– Petersen stresses the need for a trade-up to secure a top-tier quarterback.
– Shapiro recommends prioritizing talent acquisition, either through the best player available at No. 12 or through trading back to replenish lost draft picks.