Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix threw a 93-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Marvin Mims on Monday Night Football against the Cleveland Browns last week.
On an episode of Good Morning Football following the game, NFL Network’s Peter Schrager broke down how that play exemplified the confidence that coach Sean Payton has in Nix.
“Here’s Sean Payton, back against his own end zone here on third and long. And a lot of teams would say, ‘Young quarterback, just hand the ball off.’ Third and 11, he’s like, ‘Let it rip over the middle!’ This is the development and the maturation of a rookie quarterback who has a lot more on his plate than he did in the first half of the season. … The confidence and the trust that Sean Payton has in his rookie quarterback Bo Nix is evident.”
“Sean Payton’s trust in @BoNix10 right now is off the charts. Those third down play calls are for seasoned veterans, not rookies. Every week, Nix gets better and every week, the @Broncos are winning.” 💪@pschrags | #BroncosCountry pic.twitter.com/sjl8FI56Rz
— Good Morning Football (@gmfb) December 3, 2024
Nix and Co. are now on a bye. They will return to action when the Broncos host the Indianapolis Colts at Empower Field at Mile High in Week 15.
