ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — There’s no substitute for experience.
And as Bo Nix reflected on his rookie season, the chance to gain valuable lessons from 18 starts across the regular season and playoffs was among the biggest takeaways from a prolific first campaign.
“It was huge,” Nix said. “I think the best experience is going out there and doing it. When you see it — OK, say you’re on the sideline seeing somebody else do it, you still — once you get in there — you’re feeling those moments for the first time. And that could be a year or two later. It was a blessing to be able to play right away. [I] learned a lot. I feel like I’m further ahead, further along than what I would be had I not. Again, it goes back to just the appreciation for the organization [and] coaches — where I’m at right now and the ability to go out there and perform at a high level with the guys.”
Nix proved plenty during his initial season in Denver, as he set nearly every franchise rookie record and provided Broncos Country with long-term hope at the position.
“When you have a quarterback in this league, you can go a long ways,” tackle Garett Bolles said. “I think he’s just scratching the surface of what he can do [and] what he can do for this team.”
In throwing for the second-most touchdowns by a rookie in NFL history and guiding the Broncos to their first 10-win season since 2015, Nix showed off his accuracy, big-play ability and athleticism. He posted multiple games with a completion percentage of at least 80 percent and a passer rating of 140.0, and he also delivered down-the-field shots in big moments against the Browns, Bengals and Bills. He used his legs to keep defenses off balance, and he caught a highlight reel touchdown pass against the Ravens.
The physical traits and big plays were only part of what made Nix stand out in his first season as a Bronco. In big moments, he rose to the occasion. Nix led the Broncos…
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