Sean Payton's Broncos Reportedly Want Bo Nix 'to Come Out Firing Early' This Season

The Denver Broncos expect Bo Nix and the offensive personnel around him to hit the ground running in the 2025 season.

"So, the Broncos have really urged Bo Nix and the offense get off to a stronger start," ESPN's Jeremy Fowler said during Sunday's SportsCenter. "Last two years, slow starts coming out of the gate have plagued the offense a little bit. They want to make sure they're primed and ready for the playoffs in December, not scrambling to get in. Last year, they faced a ton of tough defenses early on. So, they want Nix to come out firing early in the season. But they feel like this offseason he showed more of his personality. He's somewhat of a semi-serious guy, especially coming into the league he wanted the job and to be the guy. Now, he's more personable around the quarterback room. He looks like a quarterback going into Year 2 that is fully confident, knows exactly what he's doing."

Nix ultimately exceeded expectations in his rookie season, throwing for 3,775 yards, 29 touchdowns and 12 interceptions while completing 66.3 percent of his passes and taking 24 sacks. He led the Broncos to a 10-7 record and a playoff berth.

In most seasons that would have earned him Offensive Rookie of the Year honors, though last year's group was stacked and Nix finished third behind Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers.

Still, expectations are high coming into his second season, including from within the organization itself.