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McShay: Bo Nix Was 'Arrogant' Pick by Broncos; Didn't Know of Any Team with R1 Grade

The Denver Broncos used the 12th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft on quarterback Bo Nix, ensuring that the team got the quarterback that head coach Sean Payton…

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Tim Lynch

Here’s how the Broncos graded out in the first round picking Bo Nix

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Denver Broncos fans generally liked the Bo Nix pick, but outside of Denver there is plenty of doubt about taking him so high in the first round.

Last night, I ran a survey asking Denver Broncos fans how they would grade the team’s first round pick of quarterback Bo Nix. Many of us expected them to trade back to get him after the 12th overall selection, but quarterback desperate teams left Sean Payton and George Paton little choice but to...

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Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix Sends Out Bold Message

In the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday night, the Denver Broncos made a significant move by selecting Bo Nix from Oregon as the No. 12 overall pick, adding him to their quarterback roster.

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Biggest Reaches of Round One in the Draft

Teams used the first round to fill their biggest roster needs. However, a few teams made big reaches in round one of the draft. While Nix was deemed a fit for the Broncos, the decision to select him 12th overall is questionable.

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Christopher Hart

Best Available Prospects on Day 2 for the Denver Broncos

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The Denver Broncos snagged their quarterback of the future with the twelfth pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. They have one selection on Day 2 and need to find an impact player. Here are some of the best remaining prospects available.

After selecting Oregon signal caller Box Nix in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos filled their biggest need on the team. The second and third round of the draft kicks off tonight at 7:00 PM (EST) and...

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Analysts react to Broncos making Bo Nix 12th pick of draft

It's assumed that head coach Sean Payton will have Nix compete with Jarrett Stidham for the Broncos' starting QB job this summer.

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Tim Lynch

Breaking down how Bo Nix fits with the Sean Payton offense

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Here’s how Bo Nix might fit with Sean Payton and the Denver Broncos offense.

When the Denver Broncos picked the sixth quarterback taken in the 2024 NFL Draft with just the 12th overall selection, you just know teams were quarterback crazy this year. However, by all accounts, Oregon’s Bo Nix was the guy head coach Sean Payton had wanted from the start.

He may be the most underrated quarterback in the draft and is if you ask...

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Joe Mahoney

An historic draft for quarterbacks - sixes wild

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No NFL draft has ever had six QBs taken in the first 12 picks.

There were no quarterbacks taken in the first round of the 1996 and 1988 drafts. Going back to 1968, those are the only two drafts where that happened.

No other draft has had six QBs taken in the top 12 picks.

Prior to last night, the most ever taken in the first 12 was five in 1999. Those five were (in order): Tim Couch (1), Donovan McNabb (2), Akili Smith (3), Daunte Culpepper...

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NFL Draft Profile: Broncos quarterback Bo Nix

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A scouting report on the Denver Broncos 12th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, quarterback, Bo Nix.

The Denver Broncos selected Oregon quarterback Bo Nix with their 12th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. He is a 6’2, 214-pound quarterback who is considered one the top players at his position and is considered a great fit for Sean Payton’s offense. NFL Network’s lead draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah has Nix ranked as his 33rd overall player in...

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Ian St. Clair

Bo Nix at +1,600 to win 2024 NFL OROY at DraftKings

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The Denver Broncos rookie quarterback has the same odds at DraftKings as fellow QB Drake Maye.

The Denver Broncos may have found their quarterback.

At least Sean Payton, the franchise and the fans hope that’s the case. After all, Bo Nix is a great fit for Payton and his offense. Regardless of how you feel about the selection and where it occurred, that factor cannot be denied.

If you think that will correlate to success on the...

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Scotty Payne

Head coach Sean Payton says ‘all these quarterbacks are going to compete’ for the starting job

Look for an open competition between all the quarterbacks this offseason and training camp.

Heading into this week, the Denver Broncos just had Jarrett Stidham and Ben DiNucci as the only quarterbacks on their roster. They tried to sign veteran quarterback Sam Darnold, but he was out of their price range. They tried to trade for Sam Howell, but he was also out of their price range, so they stood pat for a while until this past week. First, they swapped late-round picks with the New...

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Joe Mahoney

A historic draft for quarterbacks - sixes wild

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No NFL draft has ever had six QBs taken in the first twelve picks

There were no quarterbacks taken in the first round of the 1996 and 1988 drafts. Going back to 1968 that is the only two drafts were that happened.

No other draft has had six QBs taken in the top twelve picks. Prior to last night the most ever taken in the first twelve was five in 1999. Those five were (in order): Tim Couch (1), Donovan McNabb (2), Akili Smith (3), Daunte Culpepper...

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Tim Lynch

Sean Payton looks giddy over getting Bo Nix in the first round

If you find the quarterback you wanted from the start, then it doesn’t really matter where you draft them. That’s how Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton felt on Day 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft.

When Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton and general manager George Paton met with the media after the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, one thing became pretty clear early on — Sean Payton got the quarterback he was pining for through the whole pre-draft process.

However, the...

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Denver Broncos’ Sean Payton Doesn’t Hold Back About Bo Nix

The Denver Broncos have been a hot topic in NFL circles throughout the offseason, especially with their quarterback situation taking center stage. After a brief two-year stint with Russell Wilson, the Broncos decided to part ways with him, seeking greener pastures in the quarterback department.

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Tim Lynch

How to watch Day 2 of the 2024 NFL Draft 

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Here’s how to watch Day 2 of the 2023 NFL Draft with a focus on the Denver Broncos. They may not have a second round pick, but they do pick early in the third.

After two full years, the Denver Broncos were finally able to make a draft pick in the first round. The last time they picked they got all-world cornerback Patrick Surtin II, so the bar is set pretty high. With that 12th overall pick, they landed Oregon quarterback Bo Nix and thus a new era...

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Tim Lynch

Former-Bronco Tony Scheffler to announce Denver’s Day 2 pick

Former Denver Broncos tight end Tony Scheffler will announce the team’s third-round pick on Day 2 of the 2024 NFL Draft.

The Denver Broncos will have a former second-round pick of their own announcing their pick on Day 2 with tight end Tony Scheffler taking the podium for that event.

Former #Broncos and Detroit TE Tony Scheffler on the docket to announce Denver’s No. 76 pick tomorrow, per the NFL.

— Parker Gabriel (@ParkerJGabriel) April 25, 2024

Scheffler played four...

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Laurie Lattimore-Volkmann

Horse Tracks: Bo Nix says he and Sean Payton ‘talked a lot of football’ before the NFL Draft

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The head coach was impressed with how smart and accurate Bo Nix is at the most important position in football.

Moments after the Denver Broncos made their pick at 12, head coach Sean Payton told Pat McAfee he likes to start with the things a player can do.

And that list on Bo Nix turned out to be a basic QB checklist for Payton:

“First on 3rd down, first with fewest sacks, the most accurate passer in college football history, first in two-minute...

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Scotty Payne

Broncos thought about trading back and still getting Bo Nix but would have been ‘sick’ if they missed out on him

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Denver Broncos general manager George Paton explains why they did not trade back from 12th overall.

Heading into the first round, many assumed the Denver Broncos would trade back, collect a few extra picks, and still be able to select quarterback Bo Nix. Well, with five quarterbacks going in the top 10 and the Payton and the Broncos liking Nix more than we thought, they decided to not overthink it and select Nix at...

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Video: Broncos' Sean Payton Explains Bo Nix Draft Pick After Zach Wilson Trade

The quarterback position for the Denver Broncos has been firmly under the spotlight this offseason as they parted ways with Russell Wilson and traded for Zach…

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Laurie Lattimore-Volkmann

Broncos’ Twitter elated Denver took a QB with No. 12 pick

And most loved that the choice was Oregon’s Bo Nix.

There was a tiny bit of drama during the NFL Draft as Broncos Country may have hoped Denver would trade up two spots to leapfrog Minnesota and take quarterback draft J.J. McCarthy.

But in the end, the Minnesota Vikings moved up one spot to protect their McCarthy pick while the Denver Broncos stayed at No. 12 and took the most obvious choice — Oregon QB Bo Nix.

Fuck yeah, BO NIX pic.twitter.com/zZseU42qG9

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