Overview

• Sean Payton publicly predicted that Nix could become a top-five NFL quarterback within two years.
• Nix responded by backing the team’s Super Bowl goal while downplaying personal hype and emphasizing accountability.
• After an average preseason opener (6-of-11 for 31 yards), Nix delivered a standout performance in joint drills against the Arizona Cardinals.
• ESPN analyst Seth Walder projected that Nix could lose his starting job by 2027, citing low rookie efficiency metrics from his rookie season.
• Denver reinforced its support for Nix through offseason roster upgrades and a high-profile practice visit from Peyton Manning.