The Denver Broncos Eye a Bo Nix Breakout in Year 2 After Stunning NFL in 2024
Denver, CO — A year ago, the Denver Broncos entered the 2024 NFL season with tempered expectations and more questions than answers. They were coming off a disappointing campaign and had just used a first-round pick on quarterback Bo Nix, a move met with skepticism by many analysts and fans alike. But as the dust settled on the season, few teams had defied expectations more than Denver, and few rookies made as significant an impact as Nix.
Now, heading into the 2025 season, there’s a different energy in the Mile High City — one that hasn’t been felt in years. The Broncos are no longer a rebuilding team searching for identity; they are a legitimate playoff contender with one of the NFL’s most intriguing young quarterbacks under center. And the question on everyone’s mind is this: Can Bo Nix take the next step and elevate this team to the postseason?
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From Project to Prodigy: Bo Nix’s Remarkable Rookie Campaign
When the Broncos selected Bo Nix with the 12th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the reaction was mixed. While Nix had shown promise in college at both Auburn and Oregon, questions lingered about his ability to translate his game to the pro level. Critics cited his inconsistent decision-making, concerns about arm strength, and how he’d adjust to NFL defenses.
But as the 2024 season unfolded, Nix steadily silenced the doubters.
The rookie displayed a calm command of Sean Payton’s offense, executing with a maturity rarely seen from first-year quarterbacks. He finished the season with 3,742
