Overview

• Peyton Manning told The Denver Post he believes Bo Nix is "made of the right stuff" and expressed relief that Denver finally has a settled starter after years of quarterback turnover.
• Sean Payton described Nix as more efficient, quicker and more decisive in Year 2, noting greater comfort with play calls and operation of the huddle.
• Drew Brees worked with Nix in the offseason and has offered positive assessments of the young quarterback’s outlook.
• Nix’s rookie season produced 3,775 passing yards and 29 touchdowns, and he helped the Broncos reach the playoffs for the first time since 2015.
• ESPN’s Jeff Legwold flagged the first-team offense as the team’s biggest concern after a sluggish preseason, even as Denver prepares to open against the Titans and No. 1 pick Cam Ward.