The Denver Broncos struck gold within the 2024 NFL Draft.
Head coach Sean Payton had his eyes on the prize from the start and landed the quarterback he was on the lookout for at No. 12 general.
Bo Nix has closed the hole on Washington Commanders star Jayden Daniels currently, and a few imagine the Broncos QB has already overtaken him because the main candidate to win Offensive Rookie of the 12 months.
Furthermore, Nix may make historical past in Denver’s upcoming recreation in opposition to the Indianapolis Colts.
“If Bo Nix has 200+ passing yards on Sunday in opposition to the Colts, he’ll change into simply the second rookie QB in NFL historical past to have 200+ passing yards in every of his first seven profession house begins. Solely Justin Herbert has completed that feat,” Zac Stevens of DNVR Sports activities wrote on X.
If Bo Nix has 200+ passing yards on Sunday in opposition to the Colts, he’ll change into simply the second rookie QB in NFL historical past to have 200+ passing yards in every of his first seven profession house begins.
Solely Justin Herbert has completed that feat.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) December 14, 2024
This season, Nix has accomplished 63.8 p.c of his passes for two,842 yards, 17 touchdowns and eight interceptions whereas including 304 speeding yards and 4 touchdowns.
Nix’s athleticism and bodily traits had been all the time evident throughout his lengthy collegiate profession, however his decision-making usually left lots to be desired.
That hasn’t been the case as a professional in Payton’s offensive system.
He doesn’t make the identical mistake twice, and he seems to be higher, extra calm and extra in management with each week that goes by.
Not many individuals had the Broncos successful eight video games this season, a lot much less eight of their first 13.
The AFC West already has authentic Tremendous Bowl contenders, and it shouldn’t take lengthy earlier than the new-look Broncos are amongst them.
