{"id":67030,"date":"2024-08-22T02:20:42","date_gmt":"2024-08-22T07:20:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demo.wztzfm.com\/wp\/?p=67030"},"modified":"2024-08-22T02:20:42","modified_gmt":"2024-08-22T07:20:42","slug":"ian-rapoport-bo-nix-passed-every-test-to-go-from-third-string-quarterback-to-broncos-starter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/demo.wztzfm.com\/wp\/ian-rapoport-bo-nix-passed-every-test-to-go-from-third-string-quarterback-to-broncos-starter\/","title":{"rendered":"Ian Rapoport: Bo Nix passed \u2018every test\u2019 to go from third-string quarterback to Broncos starter"},"content":{"rendered":"

When the Denver Broncos released their first depth chart<\/a><\/strong> ahead of the preseason, Bo Nix<\/a><\/strong> was listed as the third-string quarterback. Jarrett Stidham<\/a><\/strong> was the listed starter and former No. 2 overall pick Zach Wilson<\/a><\/strong> was his backup.<\/p>\n

Just 15 days later, Sean Payton<\/strong> announced Nix as the starter<\/a><\/strong>. It was quite the journey for the former Oregon<\/a><\/strong> and Auburn<\/a><\/strong> star as he flew up the depth chart and now has his first NFL<\/a><\/strong> start in his sights.<\/p>\n

As for how Nix was able to become QB1 so quickly, NFL Network\u2019s Ian Rapoport<\/strong> said he handled the offseason program well. His understanding of Payton\u2019s offense made a strong impression and ultimately won the job.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou\u2019re wondering why the Broncos made this decision. How did Bo Nix go from being third-string quarterback \u2013 or whatever \u2013 to starter?\u201d Rapoport said Wednesday on The Insiders<\/em><\/a>. \u201cIt\u2019s really pretty simple. Every test, he passed. From rookie minicamp to OTAs to training camp and the games, on-platform throws, off-platform throws, it\u2019s a really, really complex offense. He seems to have devoured it and deciphered it.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is all good now for the Denver Broncos. Everything they thought Bo Nix was going to be right up until now, he has been and more.\u201d<\/p>\n

Nix got the start in the Broncos\u2019 second preseason game against the Green Bay Packers and played well. He went 8-for-9 for 89 yards and a touchdown as his surgical accuracy from his time at Oregon continues to translate to the NFL. Last season, Nix led the nation with a 77.4% completion percentage.<\/p>\n

The 2024 NFL Draft<\/a><\/strong> featured plenty of quarterback talent, and Nix \u2013 the fifth off the board at No. 12 \u2013 is the third rookie to be named a starter this season. The Broncos set their sights on him early in the pre-draft process, and Rapoport said they considered him the most ready for the NFL.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s part of the reason why the Denver Broncos really liked him, targeted him in the draft, were sweating whether someone else \u2013 the Saints, the Seahawks, whoever \u2013 was gonna come up and try to take him and why they thought he was the most pro-ready quarterback,\u201d Rapoport said. \u201cBecause in a situation where so many people would just think they accomplished everything they ever wanted to accomplish, being a starting quarterback in the NFL, he\u2019s like, \u2018Alright, cool. So, you know, let\u2019s get to work.\u2019<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd the way Sean Payton did it, informing each quarterback before practice in sort of a matter-of-fact way really speaks to how clear this decision was.\u201d<\/p>\n

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