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Sean Payton Took Playcalling Back, But Bo Nix Is Still Struggling and Nobody in Denver Is Ready For It

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The Broncos are 4-2 right now, which is a solid start, but let’s be real, something’s off in Denver. Bo Nix isn’t “quite feeling it” out there on the field to kick off the season, despite their winning record.

The Struggle Is Real

Sean Payton had to snatch playcalling duties back from offensive coordinator Davis Webb because Nix’s struggles were that noticeable. You don’t make a move like that if everything’s peachy. But here’s the kicker: even with Payton calling the shots, the results haven’t really changed for Nix. It’s got fans wondering, like in the SB Nation Reacts survey, “Does Sean Payton trust Bo Nix right now?” That’s a huge question when you’re stacking W’s but have core issues brewing.

Winning, But How?

The fact that a team is 4-2 but still facing questions about their QB’s performance and the head coach’s trust is wild. They’re winning football games, sure, and that’s all that matters at the end of the day, but what does that mean if your starting quarterback isn’t clicking? The fans are clearly feeling it, with other survey questions like “Are you confident in the Broncos?” floating around. This isn’t just about a few bad plays, this is about a whole vibe for a team that’s getting W’s but has a serious problem at the most important position.

The question isn’t just about the 4-2 record, it’s about *how* they’re winning and if it’s sustainable with Nix “not quite feeling it.” Denver’s got to figure out this QB situation, and fast, if they want to keep that 4-2 record from unraveling.

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Originally reported by Mile High Report.

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