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Zach Wilson upbeat despite trailing in Broncos quarterback derby: ‘I’ve got no control over that’

By August 7, 2024 | updated 1 year ago

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Broncos quarterback Zack Wilson talks with reporters after practice during training camp on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024. (Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)

Stephen Swofford Denver Gazette

ENGLEWOOD — It’s been almost two weeks since Zach Wilson led the first-team Broncos offense at training camp.

Coach Sean Payton has yet to name a starting quarterback ahead of the preseason opener Sunday at the Colts. Yet a large sample of practice repetitions indicate Wilson — a No. 2 overall draft pick (‘21, Jets) — is falling out of contention to Bo Nix and Jarrett Stidham.

Wilson addressed the media Wednesday following the 11th training camp practice with fans at Broncos Park.

“When you really sit down and think about it, I’ve got no control over that,” Wilson said when asked about his primarily third-team reps. “I think the worst you can do is let it affect you. The best you can do is just say: ‘OK, I’m going to take what I’ve got. Do out there and do the best I can. Put my best foot forward.’ Try my best. Try to help this team do the best it can getting down the field and complete some passes.

“I think that’s all I’ve got to worry about.”

Payton described Wilson’s strengths when asked after a recent training camp practice.

“I see a guy who is pretty savvy with his snaps,” Payton said. “You never feel a panic, so there’s a calmness to him. He made a few really good throws today and I would say a little bit of his patience play to play.”

Wilson enters the next chapter of his NFL journey after three disappointing seasons with the Jets. His mindset for training camp has changed, Wilson said, with a personal emphasis on “being grateful” and “absolute love” for the game.” Wilson added that Davis Webb “does a phenomenal job” as quarterbacks coach.

The first preseason game will be Wilson’s next chance to climb the depth chart.

What does he want to show the coaching staff?

“Just consistency. Poise. Like I know what I’m doing,” Wilson said. “Get the ball out of my hands and let the playmakers that we have make some plays.”

Preseason broadcast info

Two of three Broncos preseason games will be televised locally, the team announced Wednesday.

KTVD-20 will carry the 11 a.m. Sunday Colts game (11 a.m. Sunday) and KUSA-9 will carry the Packers game (6 p.m. Aug. 18). The team’s final preseason game against the Cardinals (2:30 p.m. Aug. 25) will be carried nationally on CBS.

Briefly

The Broncos are offering a limited number of half-priced home game tickets ($25 and up) starting 10 a.m. Thursday. Fans can visit denverbroncos.com/tickets for more information. … Payton did not have injury updates for cornerback Levi Wallace (hamstring) or safety Brandon Jones (hamstring). … Outside linebacker Nik Bonitto is “working through” his back injury and “I think he’s close,” Payton said.

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