Former NFL defensive back Aqib Talib went OFF on NFL analyst Ryan Fitzpatrick, dropping a ‘You suck, period’ bomb after Fitzpatrick tore into Broncos QB Bo Nix following Denver’s narrow 17-14 win over our Seattle Seahawks last Thursday. It was a wild take, and Talib wasn’t holding back one bit, especially after what we saw from Nix against our guys.
“Disrespectful” or Just Plain Bad? The Analyst Showdown
Fitzpatrick kicked off this whole mess by straight-up criticizing Nix, saying the quarterback “is not playing competitively.” He didn’t stop there, calling Nix’s play “almost disrespectful to the quarterback position.” Now, that’s a pretty strong statement to make about a starting QB, even if they just won a game. But Talib, a former Bronco himself, clearly wasn’t having any of it. He fired back, calling Fitzpatrick “disrespectful to the quarterback position, because you suck, period.” Ouch. Talib then actually went on to defend some of Nix’s plays, showing he’s clearly got his guy’s back. It’s a drama bomb, but it’s exactly what you expect when someone questions a team’s heart right after they’ve scrapped out a win, even if it was against our beloved Seahawks.
Nix’s Numbers Tell the Real Story, Regardless of the W
Let’s be real, while the Broncos got the 17-14 win over our Hawks, it was a tough day for their offense. Nix completed just 17-of-27 passes for a measly 107 yards. That’s a brutal 3.96 yards per pass attempt. Their run game wasn’t much better, grinding out only 2.6 yards per attempt. The only reason Denver even stayed in it, let alone won, was because their defense was absolutely exceptional. And yeah, Wil Lutz sealed it for them with a 53-yard field goal in overtime. This isn’t just a one-game blip for Nix, either. After leading Denver to a 14-win regular season last year, this season has been rough. He’s got only six touchdown passes through six games, and his passing yards per game are down to 174.8, a huge drop from last season’s 231.2. The Broncos might be 4-2, but it feels like they’re doing it in spite of their offense, not because of it.
Denver’s next challenge is a visit to the Arizona Cardinals next Sunday. They’ll be chasing their third straight win, but man, if Nix doesn’t step up, those victories are going to feel like they’re held together with duct tape and a prayer. Here’s hoping our Hawks can get back on track after that close one.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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