Bo Nix's situation 'entirely different' going into 2nd season
Bo Nix's situation 'entirely different' going into 2nd season
New year, new Bo?
Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix earned an invite to the Pro Bowl as an alternate last year after surpassing 4,200 yards from scrimmage and scoring 34 touchdowns as a rookie. Nix struggled early, but once he adjusted to the pro game, the QB looked sharp and helped the Broncos qualify for the playoffs for the first time since 2015.
Now, with 17 games in the NFL under his belt, Nix's command of the offense is at a different level.
'It's a lot different," Broncos coach Sean Payton said last Thursday when asked what's different with Nix going into his second season. "We don't use that term, 'Pick up where we left off,' but just the processing [and] understanding of what we're doing in and out of the huddle. These three days — as you're watching each decision, [the throws are] where you want the ball to go. I think it's entirely different.'
Nix has a better grasp of the offense, and it's clear that he's no longer a rookie. DNVR's Zac Stevens observed at last week's open practice that Nix was coaching up teammates more often than he did in 2024.
"I feel like I'm a lot further [along]," Nix said last week. "Just spitting out play calls a lot easier and just processing. ... It's a lot better and a lot more enjoyable not thinking right now as opposed to what I was doing last year. It's fun, it's fun to be in the know and it's fun to have a little more of an understanding of what's going on so I can be a little more beneficial to others and help them out along the way."
Nix later noted that, unlike last year, when he gets to the line of scrimmage now, he's looking at the defense and processing and reacting to them instead of thinking about the offensive play or his footwork or a motion. His offensive responsibilities are second nature now, allowing him to focus on attacking the defense on each play.
"I feel good," Nix said. "We're in a good spot.'
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