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QB Bo Nix, DEN (2 Viewers)
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With the No. 12 overall pick in the 2024 @NFLDraft, the @Broncos select Bo Nix! @NewEraCap
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Stoneworker
Footballguy
Per Schefter:
Denver held a private workout with Bo Nix the day after his pro day. The night before the workout, the Broncos sent Nix three packets of offensive play installation. And the next morning, as they worked in the classroom with Nix, he “crushed it”, per a Broncos source.
The Broncos then took Nix from the classroom to the field, watched him throw for an hour, and were convinced they had a quarterback they wanted.
Denver held a private workout with Bo Nix the day after his pro day. The night before the workout, the Broncos sent Nix three packets of offensive play installation. And the next morning, as they worked in the classroom with Nix, he “crushed it”, per a Broncos source.
The Broncos then took Nix from the classroom to the field, watched him throw for an hour, and were convinced they had a quarterback they wanted.
Very few QB prospects, similar to other positions, are locks to succeed everywhere. Oftentimes, it’s about the players skill set, natural strengths, and ability to execute within a system.
I did not love Bo Nix as a prospect, but he fits the archetype of what Sean Payton likes to do. He’ll be successful there, provided they can surround him with talent. He’s not a talent elevator, like CJ Stroud, but, based upon how he ran Oregon’s offense, and conceptually, the Ducks do a lot of what Brees did with NO, so the infrastructure is in place for him to do well.
I did not love Bo Nix as a prospect, but he fits the archetype of what Sean Payton likes to do. He’ll be successful there, provided they can surround him with talent. He’s not a talent elevator, like CJ Stroud, but, based upon how he ran Oregon’s offense, and conceptually, the Ducks do a lot of what Brees did with NO, so the infrastructure is in place for him to do well.
Stoneworker
Footballguy
Payton has never once made a player/skillset comparison between Nix and Mahomes.
What he has done several times, however, is reference the Mahomes draft pick as a lesson learned about waiting on a player you like (or trading down in hopes of scooping him up later) because of the risk of another team jumping ahead of you and sniping him. Which happened to him in NO with Andy Reid jumping ahead of the Saints to snipe Mahomes.
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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.
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.
BroncoFreak_2K3
sucker for Orange
I love the pick and can’t wait to watch him dominate.
Boston
Footballguy
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.
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.
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.
Boston
Footballguy
Again...I am not comparing to Bo...just that it was exactly what was said about Mac.
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.
Boston
Footballguy
Don't hire Matt Patricia as an OC and you at least have a fighting chance!
InDitkaWeTrust
Footballguy
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.
Stoneworker
Footballguy
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.
Nix's press conf response to the question, "what makes a good processor" (in the clip below) exactly demonstrates why Payton had him ranked as his QB3 after Williams and Daniels.
Even if the more highly ranked Maye, Penix and McCarthy all were available at 12, Payton would still have selected Nix because of the better fit with the attributes Payton values most in a QB.
Bo Nix: What makes a good 'processor'?
As much as I hear about DEN wanting to bring along Nix slowly, that just ain't going to happen. The only way you can justify it is if you have a current good QB, or by some miracle, your scrub placeholder is playing like an MVP. The Broncos have 2 scrubs, both of which have lifetime completion percentages below 60% and a combined 31 TD's/33 INT's. These guys are barely competent backups, and the Broncos crowd will be screaming for Payton's head if he doesn't put Nix in ASAP.
Terpman22
Footballguy
No Chance its not Bo Bo slingin the Rock later than week 3
sometimes when a rookie is ready that still doesnt mean you play him. you gotta have the personell around him to give him a fair chance at success.
a rookie QB behind a leaky line or without good WR will struggle mightily. Even if hes ready...... if you cannot put him into a good situation, the smart move is to sit him, give him a cup of coffee in terms of one or two late season starts and prep him for the next year.
to be clear, its not always just about the players readiness. At least Denver seems to have some good pieces in that offense so if he does play, his chances of early success are likely better than some of the QB's drafted this year.
Terpman22
Footballguy
He went undrafted in my dynasty league where I hold the first FA draft pick. Kinda crazy to me, and I'm definitely taking him since my QBs are...trash (Goff and Bryce). Ok not trash trash, but I need another guy
TVT 0 N S T A
Footballguy
I would absolutely take Nix in the 4th or 5th. I am surprised to hear he is hanging around and going undrafted.
I'll hope to take a stab at him in the late 4th or 5th, depending on players available... that said, I am sure he goes in the 3rd or early 4th before I can deploy my strategy.
I'll hope to take a stab at him in the late 4th or 5th, depending on players available... that said, I am sure he goes in the 3rd or early 4th before I can deploy my strategy.
While I somewhat agree with your statement, it's only happened a few times in history for first round QB's. And it happens when the team has an already established good QB who's having a good season. The only time I can find where this wasn't the case was Johnny Manziel, who was taken 1.22 by the Browns in 2014. He sat behind Brian Hoyer, who was god awful with a 55% completion rate and 12 TD's/13 INT's. Perhaps if they'd just let him start earlier, they could've dumped him faster.
Moonlight
Footballguy
I traded up to take him in the second round of a 14 teamer. His ADP for rookie drafts on MFL is 20th off the board.
General Malaise
Footballguy
No
I'd say probably not. it is possible that the light will magically go on for Zach Wilson who is talented but I'd bet against that.
BroncoFreak_2K3
sucker for Orange
Absofreakinglutely not. From whom?
