The Broncos are (finally) interesting.

The Broncos are finally interesting! Sean Payton drafted Bo Nix to make him his next Drew Brees, and so far, things are going (pretty) good in Denver. Nix has steadily improved in the preseason, and looks like he is ready to execute Payton's scheme. What is that scheme? And is Nix really ready to be the Broncos starting quarterback? This week’s episode uses the coaches all 22 game film to analyze Bo Nix to find out if he’s really the next great Broncos Quarterback.
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[@AlexRollinsNFL]

How are you ranking the 2024 quarterback class after watching them in preseason?

[@jakesnake2354]

1. Penix 2. Nix 3. Daniels 4. Maye 5. Rattler 6. Caleb 7. Milton 8. Jj (hurt)

[@Sean-eq4cf]

⁠@@jakesnake2354Caleb at 6? You don’t know ball

[@jakesnake2354]

@@Sean-eq4cf I might be wrong but that’s just me personally brotha, I still think he’ll have a good year he’s surrounded with great talent.

[@Sean-eq4cf]

@@jakesnake2354 I’m a lions fan. I hope you are right and he is the 6th best of the class

[@dabbingtoast7743]

I’m not because the pre-season is as vanilla as vanilla can get and I don’t do useless small sample sizes.

[@heeho33]

I'm a Ducks and Broncos fan who's been screaming about how perfect Bo is for us since like week 3 of last year. You can't fathom how scared I am for the season to start.

[@samuelwallace2782]

God I hope you're right

[@bryndanfrazier5558]

I wasn't sold initially... But as time has passed it's undeniable that his style fits what Sean Payton wants to do with the offense.

[@samuelwallace2782]

@@bryndanfrazier5558 Mark Schlereth does the best breakdowns. He talked about Payton being over the moon for Bo.

[@slightlyaboveaverage2235]

​@@bryndanfrazier5558I kept my hope buried because I've seen this story for 10 years. After those 2 preseason games I'm smoking all the hopium.

[@brianbadonde9251]

I bet you feel vindicated finally lol

[@JahNuhThunDeeTheOneAndOnly]

_Now that Russell Wilson is long gone from the Broncos, expect Bo Nix to play with a far better O Line due to not holding the ball forever._

[@Chrisd0ntmiss]

😂😂

[@slightlyaboveaverage2235]

It's legit

[@jackwilson5449]

I always thought the Broncos O-line was better than what it was getting credit for..

[@tylerd1297]

​@@jackwilson5449it's the same with the bears and fields. Yes both of them are talented but it comes at a cost sometimes outweighing the benefit. Russ used to be better at throwing from the pocket

[@jasonallen1712]

@@JahNuhThunDeeTheOneAndOnly exactly

[@tjdrescher8571]

I've seen/heard Spider 2Y Banana references used as a joke so many times on Reddit and Twitter I almost forgot it’s a legitimate concept used in actual football games 😂

[@DragonBallStrike]

I went to elementary school with bo nix, even back then the dude was fast. he kicked our asses at kickball lmfao. glad to see him doing well

[@CashMoneySpongebob34]

dam thats a pretty cool story

[@bridger1172]

Bo was good at progression in his routes in college but the biggest thing about Bo is his work ethic to get things right he improves at an elite level.

[@ronricherson6685]

I think he has more than enough motivation to improve. He's getting paid now (by a wealthy, storied franchise) and an elite coach and national sports media that will scrutinize his every move. He looksd smart, poised and confident. I'm optimistic, but Sean Payton must be more so, because he's not even starting him for the last preseason game tomorrow. With a first game on the road in LOUD Seattle stadium, it's almost stunning to not give him even a couple possessions to keep him sharp.

[@jeffreykoch122]

​@ronricherson6685 you can't pay a player to have a work ethic.

[@ronricherson6685]

Agree, but if your livlihood, future career and success are at stake, such incentives could certainly motivate you to work hard, espcially if you have strong leadership that knows how to develop character as well as your athletic skills. Not to mention being surrounded by competitive veterans who have the same motivation. I've read that he is working hard and grasping things quite well. Sean Payton isn't even playing the last preseason game. That likely wouldn't be the case if he weren't putting in alot of effort.

[@Scott-gc8lr]

As a bronco fan, one of the nice surprises besides accuracy and athleticism has been his quick release. he has great poise in the pocket and seems to escape easily.

[@ChewsCarefully]

If he has one problem, it's he throws way too much with his arm. He doesn't get his hips into his throws & due to that he's not getting any body weight behind them. That's what the coach in me sees. He lacks some zip & I think that this is why.

[@10thletter40]

They thought Tom Brady had that problem too *shrug* ​@@ChewsCarefully

[@ChewsCarefully]

@@10thletter40 Never heard that. They weren't that wrong. All these channels breaking down QBs with stats & play by individual play. & none of 'em will do this for Brady. Because they know what they'll find. His slow, clunky receivers always gained amazing amounts of separation, more than much faster, better route-runners almost as if the team studied tape of opposing teams' practices & knew where the gaps in their zones would be then used that info in the 4th quarter. Almost as if... Also, his terrible contested catch % would show up. He was accurate but no powerful.

[@10thletter40]

@@ChewsCarefully I mean more in his early years in college, not later obviously as we could see. 😅

[@jakesnake2354]

Your consistency and quality never waver each video, thank you for the banger bro !

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Jake you are my main man, thank you brother!!

[@victorgalloway9770]

Please keep more vids. Coming. I always look forward to it Alex!

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thanks Victor!

[@joey_kool]

I don’t know if you remember, but I’m the one who requested a Bo Nix video. Thank you very much for making one!

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

I do Joey, thank you!

[@RobBackhurst]

Going to be such an interesting coach and QB combo, really looking forward to the regular season! Great video as ever Alex 👊

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thank you Rob! Can't wait for it to start

[@ShahPhilLeotardo]

Who’s here after Bo Nix just stunk up the joint against The Seahawks 😂

[@jamespark3134]

Another think that to me stands out is how Bo uses his eyes to confuse the Safeties and Linebackers

[@dxf9541]

Finally a Bo nix video

[@jadenjdurham7484]

Awesome content, as always. It’s crazy how valuable a QB who can simply do what the coach wants is

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thank you!

[@greenman7yyy]

What a remarkable set of skill characteristics: doesn't get sacked, rarely throws an interception and cherry on top, is consistantly VERY accurate with his ball placement.

[@tobyvattilano7846]

THIS is the guy we needed the breakdown from and I'm liking what I'm hearing.

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thanks brother!

[@3pointstance484]

Brandon Perna can now focus on making 1-2 new new new new new worst game ever videos instead of 17!

[@thesye1014]

Brandon Perna is the best thing to happen to the broncos since manning

[@gtrons8712]

You say that he has a hard time getting to his second and third reads, but he seems to be the only rookie QB who is hitting anyone after his first read without having to extend the play an extra 3 seconss.

[@kingjay9929]

I think Bo Nix will have a decent rookie season under Payton. A ton of volume in passing (lots of checkdowns) and safe passes for the most part. The Broncos are likely going to treat him like the Chargers treated Herbert with Joe Lombardi as the OC who is now the OC of the Broncos. Broncos fans need to get ready to see him complete 25 passes for only 200 yards

[@lingus1382]

As long as he’s not getting sacked every three out of four drives, like certain other qbs, I’m happy as a broncos fan

[@cooper23231]

Lombardi is not calling plays. He's more of an advisor as you would know if you knew anything about the team.

[@stormysyndrome7043]

@@cooper23231who said anything about calling the plays? Dude rightfully pointed out that he’s the OC. If he’s not the OC, then you might want to inform the rest of the NFL along with Lombardi and the Bronco’s who literally have him listed as the OC.

[@t4d0W]

@@stormysyndrome7043 Titles doesn't exactly mean playing the same role in a different structure. When Lombardi was OC with Payton as HC he never called the plays. His years without Payton (Lions with Stafford, Chargers with Herbert) he was more involved with the offense as the play caller. Which is what the guy wanted to point. So much of Nix's production in the passing game this season will all be on Payton in his ear than anything that has to do with Lombardi.

[@CESmith]

If those 25 completions for 200 yards keep moving the sticks forward, I'll be happy. We went backwards too many times last season.

[@KK-45]

Sean Payton is skilled enough to scheme the receivers open, all he needed was someone to execute his vision. Bo Nix seems to be checking lot of the boxes for me, I really hope the Broncos have found their guy after disasters like Drew Lock. If Sean can get a Dual threat RB like he had in New Orleans in Kamara, things will get a lot easier for Bo IMO.

[@wojak-sensei6424]

Essentially, Bo has the best coach for him in Payton to follow, and Payton has a good enough rookie in Bo to develop. Barring total disaster, it's safe to assume that only positive things would come from this.

[@illreytito]

Best fair assessment I've seen on Bo Nix.

[@askefn]

bro get these bots out your comment section

[@tonypony22000]

You get out then

[@mindbodysoul4057]

@@tonypony22000be quiet clown

[@treysonmcgrady4750]

What exactly is he supposed to do? This is on every yt channel’s comment section.

[@play030]

@@treysonmcgrady4750 Google

[@johnnysilver5866]

You know you can help him by reporting them right?

[@rahultalkssports1404]

Oregon's my CFB team and I obv. love Nix and was high on him during the draft process and I loved his fit with the Broncos. You hit the nail on the head with all your points in this vid. It might take a bit of time, but I think Bo will be pretty good for Denver.

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thanks brother!! They'll be fascinating to watch, go ducks

[@rahultalkssports1404]

@@AlexRollinsNFL 🦆

[@ace98curtiss]

I'm a seahawks/ducks fan, but I'd VERY much love to add a certain broncos jersey to my collection. Snagged Herbert's last year. Can't wait to see Nix develop under Payton!

[@thealphapogz5122]

1:28 Peyton wants to do WHAT to us on the ground and the do WHAT to us in the trenches?!?!?

[@calicojack3628]

Russ is trash have fun Steelers nation. As a Bronco fan, I ignored the warnings from Seahawks fans, they were right, don't ignore our warnings.

[@DesertDonkey-c8x]

Is Russ trash in his prime

[@calicojack3628]

@@DesertDonkey-c8x Yes, Pete Carroll pulled off a miracle.

[@DesertDonkey-c8x]

@@calicojack3628 I'm sorry but look at his stats is every QB ever bad why are you so stoned and what makes you think that Russel Wilson and Pete Carroll pulled off a Miracle

[@calicojack3628]

@@DesertDonkey-c8x I said Pete Carroll pulled off a miracle, he made dog shit Russell Wilson look like Filet Mignon.

[@vicchin8655]

Solid video. Think we found our guy in Bo. Smart + Efficient = Success Go Broncos!!

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thank you!

[@DeeTheSwagguy12]

Makes me smile as a broncos fan! I honestly think we will be at least competent this year!

[@OldManJacan]

I think one thing that should be pointed out about the first preseason game and the kinda shaky decisions he made is that those were some of his first throws so theres a solid chance he has some jitters from nerves

[@MyEnemy]

I hope he can be "Brees-like". It was so much fun watching Peyton and Brees disect defenses. For Drew Brees, zone-defense was just an invitation to the endzone.

[@shawnthomasbrown3867]

Broncos were interesting for 40 straight seasons so whatever.

[@Akkbar21]

Hell with the saints. We are the broncos. 🫡

[@fredk9999]

Well stated. I’m watching here today on CBS at Miami (not exactly a market for Arizona or Colorado)

[@theacgkid]

4:14 😂😂🤣

[@DanielFolsom]

A little surprised you didn't mention Nix's propensity for screens + short passes ... which is the major reason he had that high % at Oregon (and would seem to relate directly to Russ's issues). They also used a lot of designed underneath passes in the preseason, which Nix threw well, and I suppose that's preferable to Russ going almost straight to a check down for a play that isn't designed to go underneath.

[@rmacsportcg1319]

His first play in preseason wasn't clean. HOLY SHIT FIRE UP THE BAND

[@juicemofo]

Lol Bo Nix clearly talkin sh*t @2:40

[@stevegutierrez3527]

Bo has my vote as QB rookie of the year

[@increase9896]

I'm curious as to what led to Wilson falling off a cliff so bad. As a 49er fan I always thought he was just super fucking lucky all the time and pulled off an abnormal amount of improvisational plays while riding a great defense.

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

That's a big part of it!

[@loganb.1984]

Remember the last time the Broncos were in Seattle? Remember the last time Bo Nix was in Seattle? They cooked!

[@billhart3728]

Go Broncos

[@bsutter04]

I wouldn’t say that the Colts game was spotty mainly due after his first couple of incompletions he was pretty much perfect and scored on all of his drives except 1 which was out of his control. Great video 👍

[@henryleeCabin54]

If your looking for some video ideas I’d love to see one on how Deebo Samuel completely changes the niners offense

[@55TheInTIMidator55]

Has there ever been a play name as fun/weird as Spider 2Y Banana?

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

It honestly kind of makes sense. S P is for slide protection, so that's how they get spider, but it could really be anything. Sean Payton? 😂 And then Banana is the Y's route cause it's like a soft corner

[@courtney5796]

One of the best things I have heard is that Payton said he is impressed with Bo's speed at processing what is happening. Speed is one of the biggest jumps to the NFL (300lb dudes running running in the 4's is absolutely nuts). We did the QB carousel for 14-15 years after Elway and now again for 8 years. I just want a winning season and a show of progression. LET'S GO!!! Edit: I can't say let's ride anymore. Wilson ruined that for me....

[@MuseR.]

Most critical crucial 💯

[@debonairdirtbags]

Well thought out, and levelheaded take. Kid looks damn good, bur is still a rookie. Gonna take some time.

[@Coloradocaliber]

I had to stop. I had to stop the video. You just said he was a 77% completion rate QB because he only went to his first read. Not only has what you said never happened. For anyone. Ever. Bruh…77% first read only. 😑😒 Bo Nix was rated only behind Caleb Williams once a play broke down. Those completions weren’t first reads.

[@julianzamudio4432]

Just got a new girlfriend been hyping the broncos Hope they do well this year

[@dpscribe]

Russ is overrated without his athleticism.

[@KayCeesFinest]

ouch. true.

[@susanstamboulian646]

This is the first time I've been excited about the Denver Broncos, in over 10 years. I was mortified when they signed Russell Wilson, then gave him that absolutely asinine extension. Gee, I can't fathom why HE wasn't a good QB in Denver! I feel sorry for the Steelers having two absolute bums like Wilson and Fields, trying to lead them. No franchise, not even the traditionally great Pittsburgh Steelers can overcome a double black eye like having Wilson and Fields as their QBs. They'd truly be better off by bringing Big Ben back at 42 years old, guaranteed.

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Get it Susan!!!

[@223ladis3]

As a Broncos fan I’m trying my hardest not to fully buy in to this kid just yet, I’ve seen all the film breakdowns of pre season and his route progression is still something to be worked on but man if he can just be the game manager Sean Payton wanted Russ to be, this season should be fun to watch. I doubt bo takes us on a long playoff run or anything but I’m tired of watching hopeless losing seasons finally there’s hope again in the mile high.

[@superzero4250]

Curious; if Russell Wilson was so bad, then what would have happened if WIlson did restructure contract to help with the CAP. Because that would also imply that Wilson would remain the starting quarterback, even if they did still draft NIX… 🤔

[@vsauce4678]

Bo Nix is the goat

[@stevegutierrez3527]

Yes Denver will be scary if we had a qb that could throw a ball right not an int

[@onrosin]

i been knew wilson wasnt going to work . im glad he's gone & the broncos drafted bo. i feel like the broncos are heading in the right direction after almost a decade of winning sb50

[@dereklush9399]

Finally

[@larkwyll7351]

Where is this 509 qb's # coking from? Historical?

[@monophthalmos9633]

Oregon's system seems to lead to their QB getting undervalued.

[@NerdFiction]

Let's March?

[@jakesnake2354]

Me personally Nix> Caleb 😬

[@davidporter7051]

Payton never had a mobile guy? I guess Taysom Hill has cement shoes.

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Taysom isn't a Full time QB

[@davidporter7051]

@@AlexRollinsNFL he has started 33 games in his career.

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

@@davidporter7051 He has 191 career pass attempts

[@davidporter7051]

@@AlexRollinsNFL just admit Payton had a mobile quarterback and he had everything from a poor man's Drew Brees, a quarterback with a cannon, and another HOF quarterback but wants a quarterback who makes the right decision quickly. If Payton doesn't have a quarterback who does this at Drew Brees's level he isn't successful. And Drew Brees is literally one of one.

[@ComeWheneverMay]

Woof

[@kray97]

AI has learned to use bro

[@cstick2664]

This channel isn’t even that big why are there so many bots in the comments

[@vincew3923]

@AlexRollinsNFL could you break down the packers defense at some point? Because they look awful to me against Nix.

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

I'll put them on the list!

[@dabbingtoast7743]

I’m not sure what the NFL record would be for receptions by running backs but Bo Nix is coming for that shit.

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Sean Payton targets the HELL out of his running backs, it's coming

[@dabbingtoast7743]

@@AlexRollinsNFL Drew Brees needed to pass the mantle to someone. All hail our new checkdown king

[@Sean-eq4cf]

He obviously edits his voice to sound lower

[@yaahlabanyamyan144]

The only thing interesting about the 2024 Denver Broncos are those trash ass uniforms 😂😂😂😂

[@derfnosdivad4841]

Ummm, Broncos 1.0

[@Captainkebbles1392]

Doubt

[@DesertDonkey-c8x]

Learn football

[@bojangles1712]

Lol

[@roddoliver]

I like how you used for the thumbnail an edit that's actually better than the new uniforms.

[@ImJustFusion]

hi

[@richardmead5969]

not saints. get clue. broncos. from colorado. your good but living in the past for the presant lame

[@Nmiller21k]

He looks good against 2nd and 3rd string so he'll be... bad against first team defenses.

[@davidporter7051]

Payton will the him under the bus by week 9.

[@papaburgundy4587]

No they aren't

[@DesertDonkey-c8x]

Learn football

[@rasheericefan4]

Get these bots out your comment section lol

[@somchai272]

To finally have a future superstar and member of the LGBTQ community is awesome!

[@jakesnake2354]

First

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Yeah baby!!

[@Sean-eq4cf]

You fell off lil bro

[@DesertDonkey-c8x]

How