Did the Denver Broncos get this decision right? It's only the fate of the franchise...
However, PFF's Trevor Sikkema has mostly stayed consistent — at least on the subject of first-round rookie Bo Nix and Denver's 2024 draft class, which he graded at A-. In an article listing each AFC team's best 2024 decision,"Yes, taking on a combined dead cap hit of $85 million to have one player not play for your franchise was the Broncos' 'best' move.
Meahwhile, Nix has done nothing but excel since becoming a pro, earning universal praise from his coaches, veteran teammates, and media observers. "As advertised" is the term we heard most about Nix during the offseason training program. When interviewing for the Broncos head-coaching vacancy in January of 2023, Payton reportedly committed to the Walton/Penner ownership group to work with Wilson as his QB1 for a year. However, Payton sought assurances that if things didn't work out with Wilson, and his best efforts weren't enough to turn back the tides of Father Time, he'd have ownership's blessing to move on and find his own guy.
Payton's system is based on having a quarterback who is an extension of the coach on the field. Timing, rhythm, quick processing, and decision-making, as well as accuracy, are the hallmarks of a Payton quarterback, traditionally. Wilson checked none of those boxes, although his deep-ball accuracy was still elite.
Payton zeroed in on Nix, a Heisman Trophy finalist this past season — and a quarterback whom some media draftniks and former players compared to future Hall-of-Famer Drew Brees. Many draftniks graded Nix as a Day 2 quarterback, slamming the Broncos for "reaching" on him at pick No. 12 overall.
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