Bo Nix is the next Patrick Mahomes: Sean Payton
When five quarterbacks were selected in the first ten rounds of the 2024 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos were not put off. It seems like they managed to get their guy still.
Bo Nix was selected by the Broncos with the 12th overall pick on Thursday. With this, six quarterbacks have been selected out of the first 12 picks. Apparently, the Broncos got their guy even though they had missed out on J.J. McCarthy, Drake Maye, Jayden Daniels, Caleb Williams, and Michael Penix Jr.
The Broncos reportedly adored Nix and were amazed by his lightning-fast adoption of their offense, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
According to Schefter, Sean Payton, the head coach of the Broncos, has the same kind of affection for Nix as he did for Patrick Mahomes.
In 2017, Payton was a member of the New Orleans Saints, who selected eleventh overall. Mahomes was reportedly ready to be selected by the franchise at number eleven, but the Chiefs traded up to select the quarterback at number ten. Marshon Lattimore was ultimately chosen by New Orleans in the end.
Many analysts ranked Nix as the class’s sixth-best quarterback. Payton seems to think Nix is the best.
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Sean Payton Declares Bo Nix to be the “Most Accurate Passer In College Football History” After the Draft Selection
In the 2024 NFL Draft, Sean Payton created history by picking a quarterback in the first round for the first time in his professional career. Under Payton’s direction, the Denver Broncos selected Oregon Ducks standout Bo Nix with the 12th overall pick, which was a big change from Payton’s prior draft tactics.
Rumor had it for a long time that Nix would fit in into Payton’s offensive scheme, and the Broncos’ decision to choose him shows how confident they are in his ability. In an interview with ESPN’s Pat McAfee, Payton praised Nix, calling him the “most accurate passer in college football history.” He emphasized some of Nix’s outstanding stats, including his effectiveness on third down, his ability to escape sacks, and his performance in crucial situations like two-minute drills.
Although there have been continuous debates regarding Nix’s arm strength, Payton expressed his admiration for the quarterback’s abilities and underlined the need of concentrating on a player’s strengths rather than lingering on their alleged shortcomings. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Payton was adamant not to repeat the error of passing on a good quarterback, citing his choice not to select Patrick Mahomes in the 2017 draft. Payton’s support of Nix was clear.
The significance of Nix’s selection for the Broncos is highlighted by Payton’s unshakable conviction in him, despite the lofty parallels between Nix and Mahomes. With Nix at quarterback, the team is looking to the future, and Payton’s faith in him could be crucial to the team’s future success.
