One bold prediction for Broncos’ No. 12 overall pick Bo Nix in the 2024 NFL season

Has Sean Payton Found His Next Drew Brees? with the selection of Bo Nix with the number 12 in the general choice 2024 NFL Draft? The most important thing is that the Denver Broncos Finding a quarterback after Russell Wilson split?

Those will be two big questions that will be closely watched heading into the 2024 NFL season, but the former Oregon gunslinger will have to overcome one major battle to even begin to answer those questions in his rookie season. Can Nix win the starting QB role in Denver in a battle between Jarrett Stidham and Zach Wilson?

It will be fascinating to watch for Broncos fans, especially if Wilson finds his stride under Payton. But even if the No. 2 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft shows he can be a starting QB in the NFL, Payton seems to be leaning more towards Nix who he sees as a veteran quarterback ready for the NFL. Can all that production in Oregon translate to the next level?

If there’s one coach who can put the Nix in a position to outdo him, it’s Payton, who had success with Brees when he was with the Saints. Similar in size and arm strength, Nix’s comparison with Brees before the 2024 NFL Draft wasn’t scary. Unfair and a lot to live up to? Maybe, but then again, with his arm talent and under Payton’s coaching, it’s not unrealistic to expect the sixth QB picked in the draft to have the best rookie season of the quarterbacks selected as the signal caller.

But that’s if Nix can beat Wilson and Stidham.

Perhaps not so bold is that Nix will win the starting role in Denver. Zach Wilson will show flashes and so will Stidham, but Nix is ​​Payton’s guy and the Broncos also draft Nix’s No. 1 target at receiver out of Oregon Troy Franklin will help him tremendously. That familiarity will go a long way for a rookie quarterback who enters the league with the pro-ready skillset that Nix encompasses.

Where the bold prediction comes from is what was glossed over above. Nix will be the rookie QB with the most successful rookie season in 2024. Yes, above Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, and Drake Maye. Those quarterbacks will be solid and prove they’re the real deal, but they’ll be in systems that don’t rely solely on their arms. The same can be said for Nix, but Payton’s system will allow him to succeed.

A quick passing game fueled by efficiency will benefit the rookie. With Hofland SuttonWith Josh Reynolds, Marvin Mims Jr. and Franklin as his playmakers, Nix will thrive in the quick passing game, but also energize defenses with his speed and ability as a play-action passer. He is also capable of extending plays with his footwork.

All in all, Nix won’t put up the same numbers he did in his final season at Oregon, but Payton and the Broncos just need him to be efficient and not drop the ball. As long as he stays within the system, he’ll get opportunities to really showcase his arm talent as his rookie season progresses.