Broncos schedule preview, Has Bo Nix earned the Denver starting job? | NFL | THE HERD

Box Nix led the Denver Broncos to a victory in their first preseason game, throwing for 125 yards and 1 TD. Colin Cowherd and Mark Schlereth discuss if he’s earned the starting job for the Broncos, and if Denver can ease Nix into the starting role.
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[@davidmayberry9335]

I'm a long time fan of the broncos. To say the last few years have been rough is a understatement. I'm excited for the season.

[@buffalobilly6046]

I’m a long time broncos fan and I realize they are a dumpster fire. Denverites are so delusional- something I’ve learned because I’m not a Colo native

[@jaymacpherson8167]

Mark Schlereth…one of my favorite NFL players. Thanks for sharing the wisdom Mark.

[@codypiccillo4427]

The league is criminally underrating this team right now. Not gonna win the Super Bowl. Heck, might not even make the playoffs. But we’re NOT gonna be as bad as everyone thinks

[@dek779]

Russell Wilson leaving Seattle was the worst mistake he ever made. People in Pittsburgh are questioning if he can beat Justin Fields out who is terrible, now in Denver a rookie QB making his NFL debut looks better in 2 quarter's than RW did in 2 full years in Denver. That HOF is nearly gone for Russ.

[@gamester1440]

Russell Wilson’s worst mistake was playing with a torn labrum and his 2nd worst mistake was endorsing Sean Payton who didn’t want him. He’s far too nice for his own good sometimes.

[@loyalthasmokinhustla8866]

Hes washed! ​@gamester1440

[@heavymetallabrat]

​@@gamester1440 Nice doesnt feed the bulldog. If he wants to win anything, he needs to show some backbone. He straight up glosses over failures when they are asked about like hes talking about nice weather when his team and the fans want to see him show some passion. He also needs to stop hanging his ol out to dry on every down. He moves around in the pocket so much that his line literally cannot block for him. It would be fine if he didnt hold the ball so long. He also needs to really train up his middle of the field reads. He straight up misses wide open recievers in the middle of the field.

[@pdx816]

Russ has always been overrated. He can thank Marshawn and the Legion of Boom for his success in Seattle.

[@dek779]

@@pdx816 True but he wasn't this bad. When he started to lose his atletesicm to me that's when he started to fade

[@tjayd1225]

Bo Nix in 1 hour was better than Russ’ entire Denver career

[@johnmcclean343]

True

[@carlaauri8461]

And for what delivery company you work for???

[@slyde734]

Yeah...its also pretend football.

[@RobertThames-zone6]

​@@slyde734it's also against NFL caliber players😂😂

[@johnmcclean343]

@@carlaauri8461 ??

[@Awells89]

The one throw where Nix escaped pressure and threw a missile to Sutton on third down? Nine times out of ten Russ holds the ball for almost ten seconds and takes a dumb sack for a ten yard loss.

[@Jordan-Ramses]

I think it's CTE. He has no idea what's going on. It's actually sad. He started as a freshman in both highschool and college. He started as a rookie in the NFL. He's played a lot of football.

[@dongdoodler]

What are you talking about. Russ went off script too much and had problems in the pocket, out of the pocket he was great. Last year was pretty good from him, any team without a signed qb would have payed 50 mil for his performance last year

[@camillebendinelli2003]

And don't forget the fumble

[@camillebendinelli2003]

​@dongdoodler yeah his numbers suggest good play but that ain't the case watch the film he was horrible we had a 7th overall oline and russ still at 45 sacks about 2/3 of those sacks was due to his scrambling he fumbled alot and missed wide open guys ALOT. He's still great at checkdowns and deep ball buuuut that's it he is too easy to defend against.

[@parris98457]

One thing I was paying attention to is negative yards. Take out the penalties, and it feels like they never lost a yard. I think I saw Zach lose a couple on a read option, but I was the right read, just a blown up play. This offense about as close to the Sean Payton vision as you’re gonna get.

[@gavinBroncos.7.25.23]

But more potent when the starters are in for a full 48💯

[@aaronhumphrey3514]

Turnovers were my only real issue with how the offense played. Otherwise they looked like a well-coached offense doing what they are supposed to do.

[@perryco34]

If the broncos go 8-9 and bo nix is solid. It will be a fantastic season.

[@dennisshaper4744]

8-9 is fantastic? Lol

[@perryco34]

@@dennisshaper4744 have you not watched broncos football for the last 8 years?

[@tommyblais7246]

Dude we were 8-9 with trash russel ....now we got an easy schedule ....wake up bro

[@juwanharris5425]

@@perryco34they going 6-11

[@jeffboutilier4696]

@@tommyblais7246 Bo will have learning curves and some struggles...8 and 9 would be great considering all the young talent .

[@RodStiffinton]

Freaking love Stink. Always right on the money as always. Go Broncos!

[@betthattv5990]

Yall going undefeated

[@kcnoise]

Like when he said Aaron Rodgers was going to Denver?

[@andrewsmythe1007]

@@kcnoise Nobody can keep up with Rodgers thinking. Guy was like "I guess I'll go to Kenya and miss a mandatory practice"

[@RobertDavis-vg6uy]

Russ will prove haters wrong. 9 probowls 100 QB rating 43k passing 5300 rushing 338 Tds 106 int 39 game winning drives. Superbowl champion

[@betthattv5990]

@@RobertDavis-vg6uy preach

[@LUISFELIPE-nk9cb]

Mis respetos para el Sr Mark. Siempre con comentarios basados en lo que ve y su experiencia son acertados. Esperemos lo mejor para Denver este año. Saludos

[@billbellell9462]

The fact that Bo Nix played well is even more impressive as it was his first live action pro game. He looked like a veteran on the field. After a few nerves to start he relaxed and played very well. He definitely should start in Seattle. I agree that sacks are a QB stat. That was the biggest problem will Russell Wilson holding the ball way too long. That places BO Nix above Russell Wilson as the ball comes out very quickly.

[@DD-sr9xm]

Thing is broncos will be competitive this year with $54 mio of dead cap. Next season they get $21 mio back, then the remaining $32 mio the season after that. That’s 3-5 impact starters. Finally, FINALLY, there is upside for the Broncos.

[@HOWTOLIFEEE]

@@DD-sr9xm bo nix is trash

[@Agave011]

Stink is as straight of a shooter you’re going to find in media. You can take his impressions of Nix and the team to the bank.

[@erichaynes7502]

I'm a longtime Chiefs fan and Donkeys hater but Schlereth is THE BEST, period!

[@Darrius996]

It was fun watching Bo Nix at Oregon (I am a WSU coug). Dude was impressive.

[@kingtrav]

I'll always listen to Stink dunk on Russ

[@legionmartin]

We all need to see Bo play in more than one preseason game to evaluate things.

[@user-nq9pq7uc6c]

How long does it take to feel a stove top and know if it's hot 🥵🔥 Bo knows , he's ready

[@Cooz.]

I agree. Next week he starts against Green Bay, should be interesting. I’m rooting for him

[@Akkbar21]

Obviously

[@edkiely2712]

Exactly! NFL history is filled with qb's that were impressive during preseason, but ended up doing squat. If Nix plays well for multiple regular season games- then ok!

[@AaronQ64]

Its going to be up and down hes a rookie and teams will get tape on what hes bad at but what you want to see is consistency, improvement and showing he is unflappable after a pick or a bad play. Theres always the talking head jumping on the first bad thing but just watch how he handles things. What I want to see is is he just good enough like a Dak Prescott or is he a stud like a Burrow, Mahomes, or Allen

[@JoeMahan]

Mark and Colin always do a good job talking football.

[@kellyswope2376]

Happy for Bo Nix! A perfect landing spot for him. GO DUCKS!!🤘🤘💪❤️

[@davidclark9964]

I'm happy for Nix as well. War Eagle

[@-C.S.R]

He will fail in the NFL

[@Postnghost86]

@@-C.S.Rnix will be our franchise qb, keep crying though

[@brandonwilliams8000]

@@-C.S.Rshut your goofy mouth up

[@daccitv4651]

Zach Wilson looked good too

[@watchmesquatch]

He is a #2 overall pick with 2 seasons of starts playing against 3rd stringers. No duh he looked good....

[@dek779]

@@daccitv4651 Not nearly as good as Nix did. Bo Nix looked like a poised vet

[@cchea6391]

He better look good against 3rd and 4th stringers

[@lostone9700]

Boy hush.

[@sugared365]

Zach Wilson doesn’t exist

[@Zaied12]

The "Bo Nix only throws screens!" narrative looks dumber and dumber by the day. He constantly lit up defenses at Oregon with his intermediate and deep ball throws and he's showing he can do it in the NFL as well.

[@GKA11111]

Chris simms was right again

[@ernestgarduno1492]

As a long time Ducks fan I was ecstatic he came to Oregon, and he definitely got his development while there. He is the best QB of the draft class and although I would have loved to see him go higher I’m glad he ended up here. It’s time for him to bring the magic and outshine all the other QBs that drafted higher

[@johndailey2323]

It took 21 attempts to get 125 yards

[@Zaied12]

@@johndailey2323 He threw a perfect 20+ yard dime that went through the hands of Josh Reynolds, which would've given him another TD and more yardage.

[@ernestgarduno1492]

@@johndailey2323 hey stat watcher, most of Bo’s drives started at or near the mid field mark. Not a lot of yardage to gain when your special teams did a great job running the ball back after a kick. He started 2/6 in passes on his first drive but then went 13/15 finishing at just over 71% completion. For reference: Penix 56.3% 104 yards Daniels 66.6% 45 yards (only 3 pass attempts) Williams 57% 95 yards Mayes 66.6% 19 yards (3 pass attempts) McCarthy 64% 188 yards. So nix was the most accurate of the 6 and scoring was better.

[@withgraceuponus12]

Yea we get it Mark hates Russ lol.

[@coreybentsen7794]

Most people in Denver do

[@watchmesquatch]

Denver hates Russ* and rightfully so. He earned that.

[@pdx816]

Russ is all about Russ

[@ALoNeLyPaPeRBag]

Russ is a toolbag

[@dennisshaper4744]

Sean Payton hated him too, and Pete got tired of him and Seattle's defense hated him...lol

[@DennyOLeary]

Why is Colin always so damn high on Denver?

[@benparadis3841]

Haha good one

[@jokicMVP3]

Sean Peyton is his BFF

[@connorpena373]

Sean Peyton

[@RobertThames-zone6]

Umm cause he won back 2 back in a broncos uniform 😂😂

[@anthonyflater1996]

Bo Nix starter week 1 with Zach Wilson being the backup

[@870ChrisCook]

Correct. Stidham waaaay too much money for a backup. Denver might try to renegotiate or trade him. At least grownups are running the team now. It definitely doesn’t feel and look like a clown show anymore!! 😅 Thank you Sean Payton! George Paton? Not sure 🤔?

[@anthonyflater1996]

The money isn't what bothers me. It's how much more dynamic the offense has looked, even if it was just a few series with the 3rd team from Zach. I'm on the fence about George, Sean may be saving him especially if we get another couple hits from this draft class

[@870ChrisCook]

@@anthonyflater1996Good take. Agreed 👍🏼

[@tsheidrick]

Bo processes his reads quickly and his release is quick as well.. in addition he was throwing bullets out there 😮

[@TchockyPuritan]

Colin talking about the Broncos, LFG!!!

[@nightnightjd5733]

Schlereth is an absolute animal

[@nenevz2948]

A stinky one

[@runryerun8789]

Idaho represent!

[@johnos4892]

Zack Wilson actually had higher QB rating than Nix.

[@brannonbeddes7380]

Zack was also playing against all the dreggs

[@craigstark2712]

Barely. And if you watched the game, he struggled to time the plays efficiently way more than Nix did.

[@WestCoastMole]

@@brannonbeddes7380 At this time of the year only "the dreggs" are playing including the guys that Nix faced.

[@user-gv3ef9qc5l]

2022 Colin and Mark: Russell is going to work... Russ would be playing better but Hackett is a bad coach 2023: Russ is going to work because Payton is a HOF coach... Russ can't play and Payton can't fix him... Payton is going to turn it around next year 2024: Nix is going to work because Payton is an amazing coach.

[@gamester1440]

2019 the Saints are gonna be fine because they have Sean Payton a HoF who’s got his guy for the future and a strong run attack. That’s all you need. 2020 Bill Belichick is a genius! He’s gonna move on from Brady and we’re gonna see who does better in the long run.

[@loudnoises5372]

2024: Russ is told to leave town and we will pay you $39m. Steelers pick him up for free, injures himself pushing a sled, and can't beat Justin Fields in a QB battle. Turns out Jesus himself can't fix Russel Wilson.

[@user-gv3ef9qc5l]

@@loudnoises5372 I agree Russ seems mentally broken. Everyone was saying that years ago and Colin was blaming everyone.

[@NickSibz]

Called Nix to Denver after his interview with Colin. Dude seemed grounded and very prepared for wherever he got drafted. Payton was a great fit and I was happy to see how solid he looked.

[@anthonygomez2267]

I've been saying lookout for our BRONCOS,If we can get average play out of a QB were going to surprise some people,and BO might just do that,you know a five game win streak last year shows we do have talent,it's not an easy feat to win 5 in a row in this league ever,and no so called expert has acknowledged that streak and it wasn't luck!GO BRONCOS!

[@Akkbar21]

Elway overcame sacks, but he was a god

[@coltonaamold3948]

Your so on point with what i think most of the time its crazy Love ya brother your awsome

[@78LedHead]

Stink is my spirit animal! "You ain't gonna punk me!"

[@senraq6332]

“What are you a French waiter”? lol. Classic Stink

[@dantheman8152]

Their schedule is brutal on paper. But hey the games aint played on paper.

[@perryco34]

If they go 8-9 and the qb is solid, it’s a successful season.

[@juwanharris5425]

@@perryco34nope they going 6-11 or 5-12 and then Denver fans will still blame Russ When Steelers are actually marching into the playoffs

[@philiptan5814]

colin's corny love for sean peyton is crazy.....

[@biozio186]

Exactly. Payton about to miss playoffs again

[@GKA11111]

The second Sean Payton does good you people will be d riding him again lol

[@johnmcclean343]

​@biozio186 He might but he has an incredible football mind

[@biozio186]

@@johnmcclean343 true

[@puckingfuzzled]

It's not crazy? Sean used to be a regular guest on his show before he came back to the nfl.

[@AAKFILMPRODUCTIONS]

Why do we treat rookie QBS diff now? Other than stroud I can’t think of one rookie qb that has succeeded. I started this

[@craigallen5928]

Bo Nix #1, Zackster #2. Bye Stidham

[@SheffyLee]

Those early divisional games vs Vegas and LAC will be telling and probably extremely pivotal

[@DeeTheSwagguy12]

Dog I’m a broncos fan through and through! But why the f**** he keeps talking about Russ! WTH!

[@FavreianVengeance]

Zach Wilson outplayed Bo Nix (higher QB rating) in the first preseason game. But it seems that Denver doesn't want to not roll with their first round pick at the end of the day. Zach will just have to find another team to play for after this season if the Broncos aren't kind enough to leave him on the practice squad so that he can be picked up by a team sooner.

[@murielglemaud8807]

Great story by Mark about belief.

[@GKA11111]

Chris simms was right… once again

[@luiscornieles4456]

These 2 are giving Bo the Clark treatment. Already a superstar in the league

[@CapstoneTider]

Mark is the ultimate overachiever. He sees things most don't, and it makes him a great commentator.

[@alexanderabrew1470]

Did Colin just compare Broncos with Texans? 😂😂😂😂😂

[@wp5224]

All three QBs played well. Zach Wilson had the highest QB rating but Nix was right behind him. A fluke play by Samaje Perrine led to an interception that hurt Jarrett Stidham’s rating, but he played well too. I wouldn’t be surprised to see the Broncos keep all three or possibly trade Wilson or Stidham before week 1 for a draft pick or two.

[@connorpena373]

Shocker the O-lineman says sacks are usually the QBs fault. He's got a point tho

[@jeffreyforeman20]

Mark Schlereth clearly has a real dislike for Russ Wilson! I wonder what's really behind that? It seems to be really personal. Hmmm...

[@nextplanb1899]

All of Denver and most Bronco fans have a dislike for RW. RW was a me, me, me guy more concerned about his image than playing football for the Broncos.

[@user-nb7bc8oq4u]

Bo Six!!!!

[@thestarisalie]

Denver is going to have a top 5 oline too. And we have 3 rbs that can run. Our defense is our weakness now.

[@ostarakonrad9907]

Hockey Stars take a little more than a couple minutes to be ready for the pro.Leagues, plenty of hockey players take about five years before they're ready to really make an impact

[@courtneylove9403]

They trying to find there next tom brady bad lol 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@steven_soli0215]

Everything he said was correct except Garrett Bolles being “Elite” 🤣🤣🤣

[@Duganwerner]

Broncos o line sucks somehow Bowles is still on the starting line with two holding calls a game

[@marcelocepeda7188]

Sean Payton’s PR team

[@betogarcia463]

What a special story we were treated to by Mark!

[@chrispeters394]

I don’t want to say they’ll be the Texans cuz CJ’s performance last season was a rare gem, but broncos can definitely be a challenging team and surprise others around the league. Im not saying they’ll be a playoff team, but they can make it tough on others to face.

[@chrism6609]

I have my broncos at 6-7 wins realistically due to the fact of inexperience from nix in close games. Other than that it’s gonna be a fun team to watch.

[@ColoradoStr8Flush]

I don't know why Mark isn't coaching. Would walk through a wall on that talk. Broncos are a lock on the over on their wins AT THE MINIMUM!

[@ABattocchi]

The real question for me is this. If the Denver Broncos make a trip to the playoffs, and make some noise there. Will Rob Walton double his net worth and pass Steve Ballmer as the richest owner in all of professional sports?

[@kirksimon3932]

Mark dissed Favre when he signed with Vikings in 09-10. Hopefully he’s more accurate with his take on Nix.

[@dezmondcrawford6813]

How long ago was that?

[@robertromano9641]

Everyone looks good in pre season

[@rhdiaz1989]

Did you see Lance play yesterday? 😂

[@JoBroSup]

@@rhdiaz1989😂😂😂😂😂

[@pm5858]

How is that possible? For someone to look good, they have to make someone else look bad. So "everyone" can't look good.

[@JackHammond-tq6cl]

I commented this last time Mark was on and it remains true today. Nobody hates Russ Wilson more than schelerith

[@jakkeday1]

Surprise, surprise, an offensive lineman blames QB’s for sacks 😂 😉

[@scarecrowscene443]

Broncos were too desperate when they traded for Russ. We never should traded for him. We were traumatized from drafting multiple quarterbacks in a row that turned out to be duds (drafted my Elway and George Paton). Now with Sean running the show, we actually know how we want to run our offense effectively. Comparing Bo to Brees just isn't fair at all, but they are very similar in how they play. Which is why of all the rookie QB's, Bo was drafted into the best fit for how he plays

[@marinocasarrubias5983]

1 pre season game and they believe hes the best Qb since elway 😂 football is back baby 😩

[@KyLewin]

Well, certainly the best since Manning… not that it’s a high bar to clear.

[@christianwilliams7861]

I’m a broncos fan but let’s slow down a bit.

[@senraq6332]

You’re a Raiders fan. Busted.

[@christianwilliams7861]

@@senraq6332 no, broncos for sure but it’s preseason. I hope he plays well when it counts. I just don’t get my hopes up this early

[@juwanharris5425]

It’s because they desperately want the next John elway And they hated Russ from the jump let’s be honest Even Sean Payton They all had this weird feeling tours russ before he even played the first game

[@UGK84]

Colin is really proud of his “microwave” analogy

[@mikeirwin3930]

Bo is a class act! Huge upside…

[@wolfman9959]

Bonkers how quick colin will give these guys after 1 average pre season game, but STILL wont give Purdy any credit that he deserves lol

[@jampav33]

Last time we won a Super Bowl we didn’t win any preseason games. Don’t read too much into it.

[@mikes_in_paradise78]

First five games...winnable! We can win these games. Gotta stay focused on the game, reduce the penalties, throw and run for more touchdowns and Intercept more passes along with getting more sacks.

[@Vjl5280]

If Garrett Bolles is elite then we are living in a sorry time for football.

[@mickymoto100]

Lets see next week against GB.

[@DannyXXXXX]

They could be a 10 win team with that schedule

[@biozio186]

But their not

[@biozio186]

Rams won 10 games last year with Stafford. Denver is going to win 10 games with a rookie Bo Nix?? Dang what you smoking on?

[@beerme8949]

​@biozio186 I mean they won 8 with russ. 2 more not super crazy when comparing to that. Lol

[@austinking9912]

Mark seems like a coach.

[@travisnoffsinger4507]

Yeah he looked pretty good 👍

[@dariusp257]

Bo Nix has said repeatedly. It does not matter what O line you have. A good QB can take a 3 step drop and let it fly and hit his guys on timing. He did it at Oregon and that is why Shedeur at CU has a hard time because he does not know how to 3 step drop and throw.

[@jeffsharp2981]

Are we suppose to believe Russ couldn’t throw a bunch of check downs?? Will Nix be able to put up Russ like stats of last year? Remember, Payton wanted Wilson out, let’s see how the play calling changes to accommodate Nix….

[@luiscornieles4456]

Did this man just compare a full nfl season to 1 practice game 😂

[@OftnCghn]

Mad Love Stink

[@runDATrun6]

I’m a big Bo fan but there’s no way to crown him just yet

[@coltonaamold3948]

Broncos Bo Nix going to show out

[@vivarbrandon]

More Mark Schlerf dude knows football

[@lloydp3061]

He never received even one MVP vote at any point in his career. Who is going to vote him into the HOF? Will he even get one vote? To me, that's the bigger question. Voters don't care what fans think.

[@baerhomburg6447]

This subject matter is the real deal and not that basketball tripe coming out of Paris

[@G_xx_]

I think we go 9-8

[@kcnoise]

Give me a break with the Nix nonsense. It’s a meaningless preseason game.

[@Kummbad]

The Broncos will go 7 - 10, but it will be considered a good rookie start for Bo Nix. In 2025 they'll win 9 - 10 games.

[@mr.basement7894]

lets ride

[@darkmage7771]

I hear Mark's point about the o-line, but I watched every game and no WAY was 75% of the sacks on Russell Wilson. Maybe 50%. The O-line also went entire games where they couldnt allow any running back to get more than 2 yards so the o-line was definitely an issue for the broncos last year as well.

[@jason5265]

The running game can also be on the QB

[@brettlopez7645]

1 game seriously!!!

[@victoriuswashington8901]

The nix glaze is too much. 😂 chill

[@BT-gf2ze]

Don't overhype or anything. Taking Seattle -4.5 all the way to the bank

[@dariusp257]

This is exactly why Shedeur Sanders will be a bust. They throw the O line under the bus and no one can blame Shedeur because now daddy gets upset. People that know football, know that its not an O line issue 9/10 times.

[@shivdesai3301]

Collin talking Broncos is like Skip with Tebow. Unreliable

[@perryco34]

He was on the russ thing 2 years ago.

[@samjones4583]

I hope Mark you are right I bet my house they would win more than 5 games.