Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix struggled in his NFL debut against the Seattle Seahawks last week but he never quit, battling back to help the Broncos make it close at the end.
Speaking to media members on Thursday, Denver offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi was asked what areas Nix can improve in Week 2.
“There was one play in particular where I think we had a chance at a big play, and he just had the wrong footwork,” Lombardi said. “He was a little ahead of the throw, which caused it to look very inaccurate. Just a couple little details like that and a couple of throws. The two interceptions, he kind of forced them in there.”
There’s plenty of room for improvement from Nix, but Lombardi put a positive spin on the QB’s ability to learn from mistakes.
“The thing I like the most is when we came in on Monday and watched the film, before anything was said, he knew,” Lombardi said. “He had answers for everything. You could see that there’s going to be growth from when he makes mistakes. So I would say that nobody on offense, including the coaches, had a great day on Sunday. I think everyone getting a little bit better is going to help him the most.”
Nix (and everyone on offense) will get an opportunity to bounce back when the Broncos host the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 2.
