October 28th 2024.
Renck: Have you seen Bo Nix's serious demeanor on the field? It's no wonder that when the Jumbotron featured him in a fun fan segment, he revealed that he would have pursued a career as an FBI agent if not for football. He's not one to joke around or be a class clown. Being a coach's son, he's disciplined like a monk and saves his smiles for victories, not small talk. And his hard work is paying off. In just eight games, Nix has already achieved the best stats for a rookie quarterback in Broncos history, including a franchise-record five wins. When I asked him about it, he simply replied, "That's cool." Who would have thought, back in April or even September, that Nix would be outperforming every rookie QB, except for Jayden Daniels, including the number one draft pick, Caleb Williams?
Keeler: Hands down, Nix is killing it. Remember that old TV show, "The Prisoner"? Well, No. 6 has become No. 2. No doubt about it. Let's take a look at the numbers: Nix has more passing touchdowns this month than both Daniels and Williams combined. And that's not all. In October, Nix produced almost as many total scores as Daniels and Williams combined. Impressive, right?
Renck: Williams is definitely a talented player with his skills both in passing and running, but his recent loss to Washington showed that he's not perfect. He only completed 10 out of 24 passes, making it his second game with a completion percentage of less than 48%. Nix, on the other hand, had one game like that, but his performance this month cannot be ignored. He leads all rookie quarterbacks in passing touchdowns, rushing touchdowns, passing yards, and he knows how to protect the ball. Nix is still a work in progress, but he's already breaking through his limits, especially since he was the last quarterback selected in the first round.
Keeler: We already know that Nix is a great runner and can throw accurately on the move. But his footwork is still a bit shaky, especially when making standard drops in the pocket. But here's what's impressive at the halfway point of the season: Nix's learning curve is steep, and he's still climbing it, improving every week. Of course, there will be some bumps along the way, and the next couple of weeks could be tough for him. It's rare for a rookie's journey to be smooth sailing. But as long as Nix continues to look better each week, then we can say mission accomplished.
Renck: The more I watch Nix, the more I see him as the Broncos' version of Jalen Hurts, but with a more accurate arm. Hurts has an impressive 39-19 record and a 2-to-1 touchdown-to-interception ratio. With Coach Sean Payton's guidance, Nix can continue to use his legs while also improving his passing game. His best game so far was against the Panthers, who we all know are not exactly a strong team. And yes, I know, they're terrible. But let's give credit where credit is due. Nix showed improvement in his footwork, leading his receivers into yards and making more accurate passes. Williams definitely has a lot of potential, but at the halfway point, Nix has not only exceeded expectations but has also outperformed Williams, especially when you consider that Williams has a much stronger supporting cast.
Keeler: Speaking of supporting casts, let's take a moment to acknowledge the fact that Williams is doing a lot with very little. I mean, look at the Panthers game. It reminded me of my days covering the Bengals, before Marvin Lewis came along. Blown coverages, players falling down, it was like a comedy show out there. If I were Travis Hunter, I would also consider leaving and joining Major League Fishing instead of playing for that mess. And when it comes to comparing Williams to other rookie QBs and their supporting casts, no one is doing more with less than Nix. Can you imagine how good Williams would be with a better team? Let's not forget, Nix is making it work with players like Adam Trautman and Lil'Jordan Humphrey. That's what you call a Pro Bowler.
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