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Broncos make decision on Kurt Warner's son after rookie tryout
TL;DR
The Denver Broncos have decided not to sign E.J. Warner, son of Hall of Famer Kurt Warner, after his rookie tryout. Coach Sean Payton praised E.J. for his performance but did not offer him a contract.
Key points
- E.J. Warner had a tryout with the Denver Broncos.
- He is the son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Kurt Warner.
- Coach Sean Payton praised E.J. Warner's skills.
- The Broncos did not offer E.J. Warner a contract.
- E.J. Warner was considered more celebrated than his father at the college level.
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The Denver Broncos aren't signing Kurt Warner's son, at least not right now.
Fresno State quarterback E.J. Warner (6-0, 203 pounds) was one of 33 rookies who got a tryout at Denver's rookie minicamp over the weekend. Broncos coach Sean Payton praised Warner on Saturday, but the 22-year-old quarterback was not offered a contract, according to KUSA-TV's Mike Klis.
Warner's dad is a Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback, but Payton shrugged off comparisons to the QB's father.
"He’s entirely different," Payton said of the younger Warner. "He’s just really stood out with getting in and out of the huddle. He has a quick release and a good stroke. [He’s a] different type [of] player even. He’s probably more celebrated coming out of Fresno [State] than his dad was coming out of Northern Iowa."
Payton compared E.J. to one of his former backup quarterbacks with the New Orleans Saints.
"This Warner reminds me a lot of Chase Daniel," Payton said. "If you see his height, weight, size, speed, they’re very similar. He’s done a nice job. He’s done a very nice job and especially considering he’s coming off a weekend with different terminology, and he’s kind of yawned at it. It’s been real quick for him.”
Veteran quarterback Nathan Peterman also tried out at rookie minicamp, and he wasn't signed, either. As of the time of publication, Denver has signed one tryout rookie (CB ) and one veteran tryout player (WR ). The might consider Warner down the road, but they're sticking with their current QBs for now.
Q&A
Why didn't the Denver Broncos sign E.J. Warner after his tryout?
The Broncos did not offer E.J. Warner a contract despite Coach Sean Payton praising his performance during the rookie minicamp.
What did Coach Sean Payton say about E.J. Warner's performance?
Coach Sean Payton noted that E.J. Warner stood out with his quick release and ability to get in and out of the huddle, but emphasized that he is a different type of player than his father.
How did E.J. Warner's college career at Fresno State compare to his father's?
E.J. Warner was considered more celebrated coming out of Fresno State than Kurt Warner was coming out of Northern Iowa.
