When the Broncos drafted Oregon quarterback Bo Nix wth the twelfth pick of the 2024 draft, the blowback was swift. The choice to grab what could have been a day-two prospect early in the first round seemed like a reach, even if head coach Sean Payton stood by his decision.
But, a new book from ESPN's Seth Wickersham details just how confident Payton felt about Nix—as well as the baller, ice-cold quote the coach dropped about what he was sure would be a controversial decision.
