Bo Nix, a former quarterback for Auburn and Oregon, has impressed ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler with his play in Denver Broncos rookie camp thus far. Fowler praised Nix for his ability to pick up the tempo of an NFL game.
“He is able to maneuver in a pocket with heavy traffic surrounding him. He demonstrated a lightning-fast trigger release from the pocket, and since then, he has become more athletic and mature. With his 61 college starts and his demeanor in the huddle, on the practice field, and in team meetings, Fowler demonstrated that (h/t On3). “So far, he’s left quite the impression.”
That’s also not rookie fowler propaganda. JJ McCarthy, a former Michigan standout and Minnesota Vikings draft choice, did not receive quite the same recognition. McCarthy is not expected to be a Vikings starter in 2024.
Conversely, Nix is a clear favorite to start as quarterback for the Broncos. The Pinson native is well on his way to winning another quarterback fight in the pros after defeating Ty Thompson at Oregon, Joey Gatewood in 2019 and TJ Finley in 2021 on the Plains.
Remarkably, Nix has never lost a quarterbacking match in his professional career. And since he was a paid and contractual NIL athlete, we’re include his 2022 and 2023 seasons at Oregon as well as his 2021 season at AU in that.
Bo Nix was Zach Wilson and Jarrett Stidham’s excellent Denver Broncos teammate.
Nix was nothing but encouraging to Zach Wilson and Jarrett Stidham, his two quarterback equivalents for the Broncos.
“We’re competing at a very high level, but it’s a very respectful competition,” Nix remarked (source: NBC Sports). “I have great respect for those guys.” “I think we all want each other to succeed.”
From the sounds of training camp thus far, Nix, if nobody else in that room, is going to make it.
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