All that hand-wringing over the Denver Broncos offense and Bo Nix? Turns out the coaching staff isn’t buying any of it. Offensive coordinator Davis Webb just went all-in defending his QB this week, straight up saying he feels like Nix is about to go on a serious run. You can feel that energy, too. This is exactly the time of year when Nix, who’s been known to start a little slow every season he’s been in the NFL, usually finds his groove and gets hot for a stretch.
Payton’s Take on Nix, Running, and Fullbacks
Broncos Head Coach Sean Payton weighed in on several topics recently, offering some interesting insights. When asked if he wants to see Bo Nix run more, Payton was cautious. He said you have to be careful with that, suggesting some on-the-move plays happen organically. He made it clear that getting Nix to run more isn’t even in his “Top-10 list of things that we’re working on.” So, don’t expect a sudden shift to a run-heavy QB for Nix, at least not by design.
Payton also touched on other roster decisions. He mentioned that OLB Jonathon Cooper looked “Good, good” in practice this week, highlighting that current protocols allow players to stay in shape and train, which is a huge benefit. On the topic of keeping a fullback on the roster, Payton kept it “real simple.” He explained that teams without a true fullback often use an ‘F’ tight end, like Nate Adkins for the Broncos, to do the same things. Payton personally prefers having that “true ‘F’, but the right one,” indicating it’s a roster building preference. He even clarified that FB Adam Prentice’s decreased snap count from last season depends on the weekly gameplan and whether they want to face the opponent’s “base defense or… sub defense.”
Why This Matters: Catching the Chiefs
This potential hot streak from Bo Nix couldn’t come at a better time for Denver. They’ve found ways to win, sure, but the offense definitely needs more consistency and production from Nix to hit its full potential. If Nix does indeed get hot, the Broncos could seriously close the gap on the Kansas City Chiefs with wins this week and next week. That’s big stakes.
The Broncos are set to battle the Arizona Cardinals this Sunday in what promises to be a crucial Week 7 matchup. Keep your eyes peeled for Nix, if Webb’s right, we might be about to see a completely different Denver offense on display. Can they get it done and put pressure on the Chiefs? It all starts now.
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Originally reported by Mile High Report.
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