Hopes are high after Bo Nix dazzles in Tampa

Broncos Country can let out a collective breath of relief.

After two largely insignificant starts to the 2024 season, Broncos quarterback Bo Nix showed why many believe he could be the future of the franchise that we have all been waiting for.

We saw flashes of what to expect during preseason, handily vanquishing all challengers. However, the regular season game is another animal entirely. The games between Seattle and Pittsburgh were played against great defenses. It’s refreshing to see Nix take what he learned early in the season to parlay it into the Broncos fist victory of the season.

When Nix was drafted, Broncos Country-for the most part-knew that it would take some time for the young quarterback to take command of the offense. Visions of a Super Bowl and a playoff run are fun to think about, but these things take time. Most Broncos fans when asked their expectations for the season would say that they just want to see the level of play improve at the quarterback position.

On Sunday in Tampa, Bo Nix did just that. Throwing 25 of 36 for 216-yard and a QBR of 80.6, he had the best game of his young career in a matchup that heavily favored their opponent.

Enjoy the win, Broncos Country! They are building something in Denver and, if Sunday is any indication, it’s going to be a ton of fun to watch. Keep building. Keep getting better.

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