Albert Breer
The Broncos quietly did a lot of work on Oregon QB Bo Nix—they had an hour-long Zoom with him on March 7, then sent a Sean Payton-led contingent to Eugene to work him out on March 18, per sources.
So interest is there. Fit, too. But not having a 2nd-rounder could complicate it.
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Payton has never once made a player/skillset comparison between Nix and Mahomes.
Last year I looked ahead to see what QB's would be available for the Broncos to draft. I watched Bo Nix play and thought this guy has to be one of the top two or three prospects. Nope! He has consistently been the 5th or 6th ranked QB. One of the things I noticed was that all of the other QB's have a "Special Sauce". Caleb is all around great. Jayden Daniels was an elite runner. Drake Maye had elite size and arm strength. JJ McCarthy was a winner and an elite athlete. Penix has an incredible arm. Bo didn't seem to have that elite extra talent that the rest had. Then I realized his "special sauce" was his brain. Nix is extremely smart and has a very fast processor. I think the public has been swayed by the argument that Bo only threw short passes. They saw that Bo was the sixth ranked QB so clearly he was the worst of the first round talent. Denver probably could have moved up to 8 and got Penix. Denver certainly could have beat the 4th and 5th round offer of the Vikings to the Jets but they didn't. I've heard that Bo was the third QB on Denver's board. I believe it. Denver didn't pick up one of the 30 free agent QB's. I think they had eyes for Bo and knew they could get him at 12. They saw him throw in person and were impressed. They gave him offensive installs to learn and he aced it. They know he can make all of the throws. They know he is an above average athlete.
Bo was the sixth QB off the board. Lets not forget this was an extremely talented group of prospects. I think there will be a synergistic effect with the combination of Bo Nix with Sean Payton. I'll admit I wanted Penix and I was a little bummed JJ went to the Vikings. I can see why people may not be super excited with the Bo Nix pick. I think he will be an acquired taste that Bronco fans will learn to love by the time the season rolls around.
The difference is Bo is going to a much better situation. I trust Sean Payton more than Matt Patricia. Bo seems to have a better head on him than Mac.Last year I looked ahead to see what QB's would be available for the Broncos to draft. I watched Bo Nix play and thought this guy has to be one of the top two or three prospects. Nope! He has consistently been the 5th or 6th ranked QB. One of the things I noticed was that all of the other QB's have a "Special Sauce". Caleb is all around great. Jayden Daniels was an elite runner. Drake Maye had elite size and arm strength. JJ McCarthy was a winner and an elite athlete. Penix has an incredible arm. Bo didn't seem to have that elite extra talent that the rest had. Then I realized his "special sauce" was his brain. Nix is extremely smart and has a very fast processor. I think the public has been swayed by the argument that Bo only threw short passes. They saw that Bo was the sixth ranked QB so clearly he was the worst of the first round talent. Denver probably could have moved up to 8 and got Penix. Denver certainly could have beat the 4th and 5th round offer of the Vikings to the Jets but they didn't. I've heard that Bo was the third QB on Denver's board. I believe it. Denver didn't pick up one of the 30 free agent QB's. I think they had eyes for Bo and knew they could get him at 12. They saw him throw in person and were impressed. They gave him offensive installs to learn and he aced it. They know he can make all of the throws. They know he is an above average athlete.
Bo was the sixth QB off the board. Lets not forget this was an extremely talented group of prospects. I think there will be a synergistic effect with the combination of Bo Nix with Sean Payton. I'll admit I wanted Penix and I was a little bummed JJ went to the Vikings. I can see why people may not be super excited with the Bo Nix pick. I think he will be an acquired taste that Bronco fans will learn to love by the time the season rolls around.
This is not a knock on Bo Nix at all but reading this all I could think of was Mac Jones getting drafted by the Pats.
At least we have something to look forward to. I was bummed when we didn't draft Fields. I've always much preferred drafting a QB than trading for one or signing one in free agency. Whether it works out or not it will be fun watching the process.I love the pick and can’t wait to watch him dominate.
The difference is Bo is going to a much better situation. I trust Sean Payton more than Matt Patricia. Bo seems to have a better head on him than Mac.Last year I looked ahead to see what QB's would be available for the Broncos to draft. I watched Bo Nix play and thought this guy has to be one of the top two or three prospects. Nope! He has consistently been the 5th or 6th ranked QB. One of the things I noticed was that all of the other QB's have a "Special Sauce". Caleb is all around great. Jayden Daniels was an elite runner. Drake Maye had elite size and arm strength. JJ McCarthy was a winner and an elite athlete. Penix has an incredible arm. Bo didn't seem to have that elite extra talent that the rest had. Then I realized his "special sauce" was his brain. Nix is extremely smart and has a very fast processor. I think the public has been swayed by the argument that Bo only threw short passes. They saw that Bo was the sixth ranked QB so clearly he was the worst of the first round talent. Denver probably could have moved up to 8 and got Penix. Denver certainly could have beat the 4th and 5th round offer of the Vikings to the Jets but they didn't. I've heard that Bo was the third QB on Denver's board. I believe it. Denver didn't pick up one of the 30 free agent QB's. I think they had eyes for Bo and knew they could get him at 12. They saw him throw in person and were impressed. They gave him offensive installs to learn and he aced it. They know he can make all of the throws. They know he is an above average athlete.
Bo was the sixth QB off the board. Lets not forget this was an extremely talented group of prospects. I think there will be a synergistic effect with the combination of Bo Nix with Sean Payton. I'll admit I wanted Penix and I was a little bummed JJ went to the Vikings. I can see why people may not be super excited with the Bo Nix pick. I think he will be an acquired taste that Bronco fans will learn to love by the time the season rolls around.
This is not a knock on Bo Nix at all but reading this all I could think of was Mac Jones getting drafted by the Pats.
I know. I am the one comparing him to Bo to show why I think he'll be more successful than Mac. This is the time to be looking on the bright side since this is who we got. Bo isn't the most exciting pick but I do see the possibilities.The difference is Bo is going to a much better situation. I trust Sean Payton more than Matt Patricia. Bo seems to have a better head on him than Mac.Last year I looked ahead to see what QB's would be available for the Broncos to draft. I watched Bo Nix play and thought this guy has to be one of the top two or three prospects. Nope! He has consistently been the 5th or 6th ranked QB. One of the things I noticed was that all of the other QB's have a "Special Sauce". Caleb is all around great. Jayden Daniels was an elite runner. Drake Maye had elite size and arm strength. JJ McCarthy was a winner and an elite athlete. Penix has an incredible arm. Bo didn't seem to have that elite extra talent that the rest had. Then I realized his "special sauce" was his brain. Nix is extremely smart and has a very fast processor. I think the public has been swayed by the argument that Bo only threw short passes. They saw that Bo was the sixth ranked QB so clearly he was the worst of the first round talent. Denver probably could have moved up to 8 and got Penix. Denver certainly could have beat the 4th and 5th round offer of the Vikings to the Jets but they didn't. I've heard that Bo was the third QB on Denver's board. I believe it. Denver didn't pick up one of the 30 free agent QB's. I think they had eyes for Bo and knew they could get him at 12. They saw him throw in person and were impressed. They gave him offensive installs to learn and he aced it. They know he can make all of the throws. They know he is an above average athlete.
Bo was the sixth QB off the board. Lets not forget this was an extremely talented group of prospects. I think there will be a synergistic effect with the combination of Bo Nix with Sean Payton. I'll admit I wanted Penix and I was a little bummed JJ went to the Vikings. I can see why people may not be super excited with the Bo Nix pick. I think he will be an acquired taste that Bronco fans will learn to love by the time the season rolls around.
This is not a knock on Bo Nix at all but reading this all I could think of was Mac Jones getting drafted by the Pats.
Again...I am not comparing to Bo...just that it was exactly what was said about Mac.
Don't hire Matt Patricia as an OC and you at least have a fighting chance!I know. I am the one comparing him to Bo to show why I think he'll be more successful than Mac. This is the time to be looking on the bright side since this is who we got. Bo isn't the most exciting pick but I do see the possibilities.The difference is Bo is going to a much better situation. I trust Sean Payton more than Matt Patricia. Bo seems to have a better head on him than Mac.Last year I looked ahead to see what QB's would be available for the Broncos to draft. I watched Bo Nix play and thought this guy has to be one of the top two or three prospects. Nope! He has consistently been the 5th or 6th ranked QB. One of the things I noticed was that all of the other QB's have a "Special Sauce". Caleb is all around great. Jayden Daniels was an elite runner. Drake Maye had elite size and arm strength. JJ McCarthy was a winner and an elite athlete. Penix has an incredible arm. Bo didn't seem to have that elite extra talent that the rest had. Then I realized his "special sauce" was his brain. Nix is extremely smart and has a very fast processor. I think the public has been swayed by the argument that Bo only threw short passes. They saw that Bo was the sixth ranked QB so clearly he was the worst of the first round talent. Denver probably could have moved up to 8 and got Penix. Denver certainly could have beat the 4th and 5th round offer of the Vikings to the Jets but they didn't. I've heard that Bo was the third QB on Denver's board. I believe it. Denver didn't pick up one of the 30 free agent QB's. I think they had eyes for Bo and knew they could get him at 12. They saw him throw in person and were impressed. They gave him offensive installs to learn and he aced it. They know he can make all of the throws. They know he is an above average athlete.
Bo was the sixth QB off the board. Lets not forget this was an extremely talented group of prospects. I think there will be a synergistic effect with the combination of Bo Nix with Sean Payton. I'll admit I wanted Penix and I was a little bummed JJ went to the Vikings. I can see why people may not be super excited with the Bo Nix pick. I think he will be an acquired taste that Bronco fans will learn to love by the time the season rolls around.
This is not a knock on Bo Nix at all but reading this all I could think of was Mac Jones getting drafted by the Pats.
Again...I am not comparing to Bo...just that it was exactly what was said about Mac.
Agreed. I was fairly high on Mac Jones coming into that draft until the Pats picked him. It was a bad situation for him and I suspect his frustration with the staff lead him down the path of handling some of the situations he was put in poorly. I'm curious to see if he becomes a guy who has a resurrected career a few years down the road.I know. I am the one comparing him to Bo to show why I think he'll be more successful than Mac. This is the time to be looking on the bright side since this is who we got. Bo isn't the most exciting pick but I do see the possibilities.The difference is Bo is going to a much better situation. I trust Sean Payton more than Matt Patricia. Bo seems to have a better head on him than Mac.Last year I looked ahead to see what QB's would be available for the Broncos to draft. I watched Bo Nix play and thought this guy has to be one of the top two or three prospects. Nope! He has consistently been the 5th or 6th ranked QB. One of the things I noticed was that all of the other QB's have a "Special Sauce". Caleb is all around great. Jayden Daniels was an elite runner. Drake Maye had elite size and arm strength. JJ McCarthy was a winner and an elite athlete. Penix has an incredible arm. Bo didn't seem to have that elite extra talent that the rest had. Then I realized his "special sauce" was his brain. Nix is extremely smart and has a very fast processor. I think the public has been swayed by the argument that Bo only threw short passes. They saw that Bo was the sixth ranked QB so clearly he was the worst of the first round talent. Denver probably could have moved up to 8 and got Penix. Denver certainly could have beat the 4th and 5th round offer of the Vikings to the Jets but they didn't. I've heard that Bo was the third QB on Denver's board. I believe it. Denver didn't pick up one of the 30 free agent QB's. I think they had eyes for Bo and knew they could get him at 12. They saw him throw in person and were impressed. They gave him offensive installs to learn and he aced it. They know he can make all of the throws. They know he is an above average athlete.
Bo was the sixth QB off the board. Lets not forget this was an extremely talented group of prospects. I think there will be a synergistic effect with the combination of Bo Nix with Sean Payton. I'll admit I wanted Penix and I was a little bummed JJ went to the Vikings. I can see why people may not be super excited with the Bo Nix pick. I think he will be an acquired taste that Bronco fans will learn to love by the time the season rolls around.
This is not a knock on Bo Nix at all but reading this all I could think of was Mac Jones getting drafted by the Pats.
Again...I am not comparing to Bo...just that it was exactly what was said about Mac.
Nice post. Payton made no secret after the Russ debacle that he was looking for a QB who could process information significantly better and faster.One of the things I noticed was that all of the other QB's have a "Special Sauce". Caleb is all around great. Jayden Daniels was an elite runner. Drake Maye had elite size and arm strength. JJ McCarthy was a winner and an elite athlete. Penix has an incredible arm. Bo didn't seem to have that elite extra talent that the rest had. Then I realized his "special sauce" was his brain. Nix is extremely smart and has a very fast processor.
I think there will be a synergistic effect with the combination of Bo Nix with Sean Payton.
Andrew Mason
For all who think the Broncos could have traded down and still gotten Bo Nix … @chad_reuter of @NFLMedia says, “No,” that wouldn’t have worked.
Why? Because the Rams wanted Nix.
"The Rams were taking Nix at 19. Absolutely, if he was available,” Reuter told @CecilLammey & me.