Overview

• Denver’s defense dominated training camp drills, forcing Bo Nix into multiple interceptions and revealing areas for improvement under pressure.
• Sean Payton maintained unwavering confidence in Nix, forecasting he will become a top-five NFL quarterback within two years.
• The head coach asserted that the Broncos are structured to contend for a Super Bowl with Nix leading the offense.
• Denver added tight end Evan Engram and running back J.K. Dobbins this offseason to expand Nix’s arsenal and support his sophomore leap.
• Payton’s analytics-driven approach, including a focus on college sack rates, guided Denver’s decision to draft Nix and shapes their developmental strategy.