Bo Nix leaves Cardinals defense stunned after joint practices

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Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix is under a ton of pressure to improve upon last year's magic carpet ride of a season. The former Oregon Ducks star got off to a slow start in his rookie year, but threw 29 touchdowns to eight interceptions in the final 15 games of the season, while posting a 10-5 record.
Now, Nix is widely expected to take a leap in year two and sounds like he's already getting a head start on it. The Broncos have been competing in joint practices this week with the Arizona Cardinals in preparation for their preseason game this weekend, and the main takeaway from Arizona's defense is how good Nix has looked.
Veteran defensive tackle Calais Campbell said that the second-year quarterback 'has what it takes,' before his teammate, linebacker Mack Wilson, talked about the sophomore leap Nix appears to have taken.
Nix has a lot of expectations to fulfill after leading the Broncos to their first playoff berth in nearly a decade last year. If the reactions from Arizona's defense are any indication, he is ready for the challenge.
After facing the Cardinals in a joint practice, Nix and most of Denver's starters will not play in Saturday's preseason game in Arizona, but they will be back in action for a preseason finale against the New Orleans Saints next week.
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