Aaron Rodgers' Next Move Shakes QB Market

On April 1st, Aaron Rodgers sits as a free agent after leaving Pittsburgh, with all signs pointing to a quick Steelers reunion for the 20, 25 season.

But on April Fool's Day, Word leaked that the Broncos might chase him too, sparked by Bonix's broken ankle from their playoff win over Buffalo Inn, mid-January.

Nix is recovering ahead of schedule, yet questions linger on his week 1 mobility. The Broncos crushed it last year, snagging the top seed and reaching the AFC Championship in Nix's second season.

They trusted back-up Jared Stidham from practice reps, but high-stakes games test differently.

Sean Payton, with his Super Bowl from 2009 with the Saints, eyes a second ring with Denver to cement his Hall of Fame case as the first, coached to win with two teams.

Fans and insiders lit up when the rumor dropped, with Broncos brass quick to label it a prank.

I've betted sources over 25 years in this game, and it ain't that simple. Payton's urgency hits hard.

No coach has poured off Super Bowls with separate squads, and the Hall backlog just grows. Dig deeper, and Rodgers at 42 brings proven poise over Nix in year 3, especially with Denver's stout defense under Vance Joseph and solid.

Rodgers can mentor or start, boosting their repeat run amid AFC chaos, like Mahomes' ACL woes.

For Rodgers, Denver might offer a stronger shot at ring number 2 than Pittsburgh. This buzz shakes things up, forcing open talks that Broncos wanted quiet.

Whether it fizzles or flares, Rodgers' next move reshaped the quarterback market fast.