One of the NFL's best dual-threat quarterbacks of all-time could have been a Bronco.

Before drafting rookie quarterback Bo Nix, the Denver Broncos had been looking for a long-term quarterback for almost a decade. One of those quarterbacks could have been Josh Allen, who is facing the Broncos in the playoffs.

The Buffalo Bills' general manager earned a promotion despite a somewhat dismal draft history

Allen was the third quarterback off the board behind Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold. He was the third of five quarterbacks selected in the first round, with the Arizona Cardinals taking Josh Rosen at No. 10 overall and the Baltimore Ravens snagging Lamar Jackson at No. 32 overall.

The Buffalo Bills need to upgrade the receiving corps around star quarterback Josh Allen. In his latest ’26 mock draft, ESPN’s Mel Kiper has the Bills selecting Tennessee wide receiver Chris Brazzell II to provide Allen with another weapon In the passing attack.

Break down the Buffalo Bills’ 2026 fantasy football and NFL team needs—including wide receiver upgrades, offensive line repairs, and defensive reinforcements—to support Josh Allen and contend again.

The Broncos were attached to pick Josh Allen as their franchise QB six years ago. Here's looking back why it didn't happen with Allen instead falling to the Bills.