
The Denver Broncos' quarterback competition came to an end with a surprising twist as rookie Bo Nix was named the starting QB by coach Sean Payton. Nix, the 12th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft out of Oregon, impressed with his performance during the preseason, leading the team to scores on six out of seven drives he directed.
Payton revealed the decision to Nix in a casual manner during warmups, without any elaborate announcement. The rookie, known for his record-setting 61 starts in college, took the news in stride and continued to excel in practice.