Denver Broncos Stunned Everyone with a FREAK Athlete

Sean Payton and George Paton cleaned up the draft scoring "A" grades by many impartial media outlets. While Bo Nix was the 6th best quarterback on many people's board, he was the Denver Broncos quarterback all along. The team continued to pick up talent that no one had falling as far as they did like a starting cornerback in Kris Abrams-Draine, and a starting running back in Audric Estimé from Notre Dame and a starting edge rusher in Jonah Elliss. In this video we break down how all of this shows the Denver Broncos are not punting on the season but instead are pushing their chips in to compete this year. Thanks so much for all of the positive energy you bring to this channel, I can't wait to dive into all the comments and hear what you all think! What is your favorite pick in this year's draft?
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[@KickRocksBro]

I'm so excited to see what Audric is going to do for our team. He is a freak of nature.

[@matthewshaw3641]

He cant do much with his slow speed. He will be good for short yardage.

[@KickRocksBro]

Terrell Davis ran a 4.72 40 yard and he was a great RB.

[@onelove2349]

@@matthewshaw3641 You’re just a casual hater, hating with zero reason. So tell me, why isn’t goal line running important? Since you’re an elite coach potato coach.

[@thelordofliberty6984]

@@onelove2349 Goal line running is especially important for a team that has had trouble scoring touchdowns the past two years.

[@ToneLoco1]

Broncos killed it!! Very excited for this season!!!

[@SportsTalkDenver]

Me too!!! I’m so curious if our 5 win prediction is going to change- we obviously put all our chips in and we will not be tanking!

[@ToneLoco1]

@@SportsTalkDenver all depends on how the QBs perform haha. Nothing new for us. I have a good feeling about Nix + Sutton + Reynolds + Franklin.

[@michaelpack7591]

You know, I really don't keep up with college sports much, so I really appreciate you breaking down the guys that we drafted. I don't care what the analyst say, I trust the 2Ps! If Sean Payton loves Bo Nix, then I love him, too! Sean has a way of making QBs great, and I would love for all of the naysayers to eat crow. I've been a Broncos fan since the 70s, and will be until the day I die. Much love Broncos Country! Let's buck up!❤

[@OHYEAAHH203]

Same here! I don’t follow college. As soon as I hear who we drafted, i immediately head to KZbin to watch their highlight video lol

[@hollytrinity8012]

TRUST IS EARNED, NOT GIVEN, THE JURY IS STILL OUT!! UNLESS YOU'RE EASILY IMPRESSED!!

[@bayralysis]

@@hollytrinity8012 Its entertainment not a court system. Youre not being a "weary fan" youre simply a weirdo.

[@user-jc3gc6yo9h]

This draft tells me that this team is not tanking this year. I see a Wild Card spot as a reality for this team , sixth or seventh seed is realistic. The draft gave me a lot of hope for season.

[@paintedwolf8394]

I don't think this is the year but I hope so. I think they need a better pass rush. Maybe they step it up a notch? I don't know. At the end of the day it all depends on Nix and if he comes in from day 1 and balls out!

[@82maddhatter]

They need way better Offensive Line play..

[@TuMucFun]

They have never tanked and never will.

[@mcb3167]

​@82maddhatter we actually have a good o-line

[@wallacekwasu]

Idk man. This excitement happens every year

[@PantheraOnca60]

This draft shows what can happen when when Paton has a coach of Payton's caliber alongside him. I'm stunned at what they've pulled off. Great channel, btw! You're becoming a go-to for me for Denver Sports commentary.👏👏👏

[@errintaylor3667]

Broncos Going to kick ass let's Go Denver Broncos 💙🧡😊

[@NoahParker98]

Crazy how excited I’ve become for this year . After seeing what we did, ( I was already confident Sean would put a plan in place ) and it actually happening, I genuinely think we get 10+ wins and playoffs as soon as this upcoming year . I think Bo will have a great offensive rookie season .

[@devildog5354]

If a running back can't break tackles, 40-time isn't all that important. Stats don't always define football ability...

[@christopherjones-hu9fe]

Jerome Bettis ran a 4.7. He was alright.

[@onewayup5]

@@christopherjones-hu9fe His nickname?_ His teammates n'coaches called him "Baby Bettis". How about that!

[@kristyrash4727]

We nailed this draft!! Let's Go Broncos!!

[@judgejury4310]

It was an awesome draft. PFF graded it an A- for Denver's selection which is not bad. I agree the Estime pick was spot on and man does he look like an animal. I wonder who will win out with the RB battles. I think Williams, Estime and Watson make the roster and not sure about McLaughlin and Perine. Keep the great information going Ben. You're always my first watch and favorite Broncos podcast. Stay positive and Go Broncos!

[@sskeletor206]

LOVE this draft. Like Bo Nix more the more I find out about him. Let's GO! (Bottom of the rim? Do better man😆) GO BRONCOS

[@Unz360]

Watch him on RG3's podcast. I couldn't tell any personality from him before seeing that. He was really buttoned up at his intro here in Denver

[@nagamiito7029]

Gotta love watching this process unfold! Go Broncos! 💙 🧡💙🧡

[@SportsTalkDenver]

Couldn’t agree more!! It’ll be so fun when we make playoffs and we never jumped off the bandwagon!!

[@jamesfinnell8458]

Best Draft,Thanks to Sean Payton!Team Work Makes Dream Work!!

[@JasonBonney-pu3bd]

Really good draft and it was made even greater with the signing of Blake Watson and can get better if we sign Dallin Holker and Fabian Lovett

[@darrendoucette9221]

Thank you for dropping let's geddy up😂 I was embarrassed for us🤣 Go Broncos!!!!

[@erictheblue7256]

Great draft review! I'm so glad I subscribed to your channel weeks ago.🎉

[@SportsTalkDenver]

Thanks for the encouragement- I'm having a blast doing it! It's a great time in our team history to do this. I definitely would not have done this during the Fangio/Hacket eras!

[@ch3atkodech1k06]

Ill get hyped once I see success on the field

[@greenman7yyy]

This year, this year??? The draft...I love Bo Nix'$ new team!

[@billbellell9462]

Terrell Davis was a 6th round pick, and he worked out pretty well. Paton may not be stellar at free agency but when it comes to drafting, he is the best. I think PPP aced this draft. As an ex-7th grade math teacher, I give them an A. It would be an A+ but (I was hoping for Nix at 12) Nix truly is an unknown as an NFL QB. Then again, so is every QB coming out of college. I loved this draft. Nix should grab the number 12. He was the 12th overall pick and the GOAT wore 12 also.

[@joshgoodwin4054]

Hey man I really like your takes

[@user-zr4km5ns8t]

"Future Derrick Henry"...lol...I'll say this for you Ben, you at least make me smile instead of what the haters & cynics are constantly doing to tear us all down at every opportunity. Even if you're 99% hyperbole in orange glasses, it's fun to stretch credulity now & then. I remember years ago before most of these current fans were around that we all did that every year. It's how we stayed Bronco fans. Then we started winning, & for some reason nothing was ever the same after that. Fans got used to it, then they took it for granted, then they assumed they had a right to it, & finally they looked to blame somebody when it ended. The journey back to that should be more hopeful, less intolerant & make us more appreciative. We should learn lessons from it.

[@SportsTalkDenver]

Haha- I just read this comment out loud to my wife. She loves the "99% hyperbole in orange glasses." The problem for my mental health is that I really believe it! Great perspective on the Broncos history! I hope we all are more hopeful and less hot takey during this rebuild!

[@julianjaure4147]

Hells yeah I'm stoked with our picks. I hope they all work out.

[@albertocuadrado8461]

Estime is a workhorse and a force to be reckoned with. He is going to run down defenders and even carry some of them on his back that’s a guarantee. He will even leap over some of them as shown on some of his highlights, he may be huge but he is athletic and moves as if he was a lighter back. The Broncos got him at a steal discounted price. Can’t wait to see him win the Angry Run Trophy from the Good morning Football show. lol 💪

[@thelordofliberty6984]

Sean Payton said on Kay Adams' show back in February that he didn't care what the experts said about where a player should be drafted. He said if they like a player, they are going to take him. What's the point in getting cute?

[@hogalicious1527]

"Experts" are really wrapping on bo nix when in reality if we had traded down like they all say we would've lost nix to the raiders on the very next pick

[@eternalgamers10]

For real, IDK what these "experts" are smoking but I want some of that 😂.

[@Dh-is5ro]

I would be surprised if Raiders took Nix after us. Doesn’t seem like their type of QB. NIX is a system QB we just happen to have the right system for him.

[@SportsTalkDenver]

That would have been a knife in our back that would take a LONG time to get over. Can you imagine if Nix is who we think he is and we'd have to play him twice a year for the next 10?

[@tPeazyy]

​@SportsTalkDenver mohomes, herbert and nix would be a nightmare to go against 6 times a year 😂

[@philcorneau2541]

This Guy doesn't need the burst at all. Once he reaches his 4th step, just TRY to slow him down

[@SportsTalkDenver]

Exactly! He is only 20 years old. He could dunk when he was 12. I don’t know if I’ve ever seen a better built athlete at that age!

[@Acp3PO]

People should go watch kamara in college. Being fast like hill isn't everything for a running back. Phillip Lindsay was fast but couldn't beeak a tackle lol.

[@serpres1bless165]

DB4L Good draft We have a NEW look let’s GO Do anyone remember the Super Bowl 50 parade Cmon Broncos Country Rise😊

[@alexvillalobos5461]

I'm calling it now, Bo Nix is going to be the Mahomes stopper

[@alexvillalobos5461]

Amazing take, Bo Nix will shut down Mahomes.

[@RaymondT75]

Absolutely...

[@IrwinLunaPando]

We gotta chill bro we can only hope he is the Pat Matcher cause he is not a defensive player

[@gkirkwood-nd4ik]

DUDE... better make that the WHOLE TEAM....Bo don't block, Bo don't tackle,Bo don't rush the passer

[@evanwaters8907]

Entire draft was 🔥🔥

[@SportsTalkDenver]

perfectly said!

[@bonbonjames16]

Beast mode!!

[@Edbullk]

Williams, mclaughlin, Audric 😮❤

[@SportsTalkDenver]

Samaje and we just got a guy a lot of people thought would be drafted in the 6th from University of Memphis! Our RB's and our edge rushers are just STACKED!

[@WAZOWSKI_58]

I really Hope we can stay Healthy this year. I think we have a playoff roster when we are. I also hope Drew Sanders, Riley Moss and Damarri Mathis can take a good leap this year. Would also like to see JL. Skinner (6'4" 220lbs) get some playing time. He could maybe takeover the box safety role of Kareem Jackson

[@tellitlikeitis1828]

The clips I saw of Estime’s highlights...he can break and boogie or carry tacklers like Javonte did before the injury.

[@SportsTalkDenver]

This is the perfect comp- I felt like I was watching pre injury Javonte when I saw his highlight package!

[@Andy-Capp]

Looking at his highlight reel he looked plenty fast to me when he broke through the defensive lines.

[@johnbarnes8705]

Although it may take a couple of years to see how good this draft class really is, I’ve got to say this is the first draft in a while where every pick seemed spot on. It seems like SP and GP really work well together and it seems they really put in the work and planned this draft out well. Sometimes Elway and company just seemed to wing it a bit, or at least it felt that way. It’s at least nice to have a reason to feel excited to watch Broncos football again!

[@SportsTalkDenver]

Exactly! It has me SO hyped! It has felt like we know what our system is and we got talent to build it! Is it September yet?!?

[@SHADOWMAN86..]

We're loaded at RB so is our Backfield couple really nice aquires for the pass rush & online: OH & i forgot BO NIX DAMN 💪🇺🇸🔥

[@SportsTalkDenver]

Haha- EXACTLY! I'm honestly worried about our RB room because who do we cut? I like all the guys! Do we carry 4 on our active roster? That'd be a stretch...I guess with the kickoff changes I've heard McGlaughlin could return kicks so that may be a way to keep everyone with no cuts...

[@SHADOWMAN86..]

@@SportsTalkDenver pretty anxious for the season I know that ALOT of fresh & younger faces hopefully it works out for years to come

[@Crizzy4141]

Vele was a stud for the Utes!!! Bo & Troy will get some 🏈🏈🏈🏈

[@jammininthepast]

I agree w/ B- grade. Denver was forced to take Nix early because of Penix going 8. Eliss' drawback is he has one move, spin. He will have to learn pass rushing moves and learn to set the edge. Draine (pronounced draney) is a very good player who needs to bulk up. He will get boxed out by big physical receivers and lost in the trash on run plays. Estime is short yardage, goal line and is a beast but needs pass-pro work to be a steady back. Vale has Tim Patrick's spot all over it, slower plodder. The Broncs signed a "camp" TE UDFA but will be watching other rosters for a TE, safety and punter. Thanks, appreciated.

[@TomWakeman-ul7om]

Looks good but let's see what happens on the field.

[@ivanp2490]

I think it's a bit premature to say George Paton redeemed himself. We're still in a really bad situation because of the Russell Wilson trade and contract extension. We still failed to get a TE. Dulcich always injuried with hamstring issues. I like the picks they made this year but let's see how they actually pan out.

[@benwalcher8749]

Thanks for the positive video...very rare in Broncos country nowadays. It's like you're not even allowed to say anything good about them right now. 🤣

[@SportsTalkDenver]

Ya I don't get it! I guess I have the advantage that I didn't start the channel until our rebuild which means I'm not pessimistic. If I covered the team during Hacket and Fangio era I may be jaded too? But I appreciate the love, thanks for watching!

[@JacobHolliday-rx3dg]

Imagine saying he’s yoked and then seeing that forum benched 4 more reps than him and he only benched one more rep than Henry. Lol just kinda funny

[@bobbyhillthe3rd]

@3:49 why did someone report that Troy Franklin was a running back lol

[@SportsTalkDenver]

Ya I thought that was so weird. They must have had him tagged incorrectly in the system… that was The Ringer and they don’t usually make those kinda mistakes

[@ddlee84]

If Estime runs even a third as well as TD then he will be a good back, also the thing I always said to friends at the time who knocked that TD didnt have top end speed was watch the Cowboys game in his 2000 yard season......he ripped off around 150 yards on two runs!!! So he did have ability to get away from people.

[@davidtalksbroncos]

I’m so happy - happiest I’ve been since traded for Russ hahaha hopefully his works out much better! I’m confident it will!😊

[@SportsTalkDenver]

me too!

[@jonathanelliott364]

Seems to me that the broncos addressed the biggest issue first (QB) and then added depth to the other building block players good draft year I would say I’m excited for the first time in years

[@SportsTalkDenver]

Nothing is more fun as a fan then defying expectations- I think of the Texan turnaround from 2nd worst team in football to winning a playoff game, the Lions turnaround from being a laughing stock to almost super bowl contenders...I want to see our actual week by week schedule before I make official predictions but I think our floor is 7 wins!

[@MrSammybucca]

I think 5 of the picks were in Daniel Jermiah's top 150

[@erictheblue7256]

Much of national sports media, ESPN included, are roasting SP for the Bo pick. The more I listen to their arguments, the more I'm convinced they're not familiar with Bo or the Bronco's QB situation. A few stated SP picked too high because he was rated 2nd round. Apparently, these sport "analysts" didn't watch the draft. 2nd round rated or not (questionable...), Bo wouldn't have lasted past pick 15.

[@SportsTalkDenver]

I 100% agree! I don't think we reached and IF we did reach, we made up for it in later rounds by getting players who were supposed to be off the board LONG before we stole them!

[@user-zr4km5ns8t]

Where did you get a 4.56 at the pro day for Esteme? He ran a 4.61, which you're right, is still faster than Terrell Davis ran. The history of RBs with the kind of injury Davante Williams had who come back from that shows them making a full return to former form in their 2nd season back, not the first. I think Payton will rotate these two guys & keep them fresh. That's going to wear defenses down in the 4th quarter.

[@SportsTalkDenver]

Audric said when he was training and practicing the 40 he was running like a 4.56...he could be exaggerating or maybe he had a trainer who he paid to get him in the 4.5's who wanted to get his money 😆 I totally agree on your Terrell Davis point!

[@user-zr4km5ns8t]

@@SportsTalkDenver OK...he was probably running for a guy holding a stopwatch, but he ran a 4.61 at his pro day. so go with that. It really doesn't matter much. On tape you can see him outrunning defensive backs in the open field who ran a 4.45. It's how you run in pads & cleats that matters, not what you run on a track wearing spikes and your underwear. Besides...the guy he's competing with ran a 4.55 at the combine, but that was before a horrendous knee injury. He's going to likely alternate with Javonte & the two of them together will wear out defenses on the ground with a 1-2 power punch that will be as physical as any duo in the league.

[@paintedwolf8394]

Im rooting for Javonte to break out this year. I love how that dude plays and hes a good dude too.

[@SportsTalkDenver]

Yep- I believe we will see a totally different Javonte after an offseason to heal AND teams won’t stack the box

[@gaypreator8547]

All the great or best talent on one team, translates to zilch, if they can’t all get together as a team. Good luck.

[@SportsTalkDenver]

That's why I'm pumped! Sean has developed a culture- you saw it down 28-7 in Chicago the week after the Dolphins dropped 70 on us. Denver Broncos teams of the past 8 years would have packed it up but this team didn't! Payton is a team builder!

[@budwest9385]

He is a stud He is not a freak That is an unfair description.

[@dang5217]

I don’t get why they hate on Bo Nix. If you take out throws at or behind the line of scrimmage, he was the best in college football. Better completion percentage than Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Michael Penix, Drake Maye. (I can’t remember if it was 71%or 74%)

[@SportsTalkDenver]

Dude exactly! And it's nuts because one of the downsides of Franklin was that he struggled with drops. It had me thinking, if he didn't have so many drops what would Nix's completion percentage be?!? No joke...Bo Nix had a higher completion percentage in college football than Drake Maye had throwing on air at his pro day! That's unreal!

[@onewayup5]

⁠​⁠@@SportsTalkDenverBen, Nic set the NCAA single-season competition percentage_ 77.45% !

[@rubenrebenz1000]

Super Bowl! Wear your Bo-Ties Boys!

[@Cdovez78]

No complaints here 🏆

[@SportsTalkDenver]

LEGGOOOOOO!

[@moose1m1]

I think by the end of pre season we are going to have 2 Qbs to choose from as far as who's going to start

[@SportsTalkDenver]

That's been going through my head so much...how can we simultaneously evaluate and develop Nix and Wilson so that we have two fishing rods in the water? I think Nix has a much better shot of being the dude but I love having the number 2 overall pick from just a few years ago...

[@mikeglenn3774]

A plus

[@dustinjones1346]

Hes a win win cuz even if hes not dynamic enough at rb, you could have him put on 20 or 30 pounds and he could be the next ricard or juszczyk

[@sh3llshockr167]

Devaughn Vele is SEAN’s Robert Meachum !!

[@baileymartin2092]

Tom Brady was a 199th pick in the 6th round. I despise that guy but he still won 7 superbowls at that draft pick.

[@SportsTalkDenver]

Haha- I hadn't ever thought how CRAZY that he won 7 super bowls as the 7th round pick...must be the avocados

[@clintonwagner1043]

What about using Esteme as a FB, let him block them release and catch a 5 yd pass and run over DB

[@Adam-hj6vn]

Bo Nix can play in any type of offensive style. 10+ wins and number one offense, with a playoff spot .

[@SportsTalkDenver]

I'm totally with you! Dulcich back, Javonte totally healthy, Franklin and Reynolds are huge additions, Mims in his second year, second year of a SP offensive install. I think our floor is 7 wins and our ceiling is 11!

[@michaellanza6327]

As an Irish fan, Estime will definitely help our Running game. He isnt speedy but he has great cuts.

[@SportsTalkDenver]

Don't need to be speedy when you can't tackle the dude haha...with the hip drop tackle being outlawed how will a corner take this guy down?!?

[@derekf5261]

It is a rebuild. It’s laughable to think that’s it’s not. Again, no one knows how well these guys do in Denver. This is the problem with the offseason, pure speculation. There’s a lot of potential, but Osweiler had potential, Lynch had potential, etc. I have been a fan of the Broncos for over thirty years, and have learned you have to at least wait until preseason to see what these guys can do in their new systems.

[@uncharted-desert-isle]

Mike Anderson 2.0👍

[@SportsTalkDenver]

Dzang...great comp...he's crazy young...he is 20 years old and could dunk a basketball when he was 12 haha

[@RaymondT75]

Sean Payton is stealth...He sees talent based on his years of winning experience. This draft has made up for the mediocre stuff from last year. Russell Wilson was definitely not what coach wanted. Coach wants the play run that he calls. Wilson is an adviser. Coach Peyton dressed him down because Wilson didn't run the play that was called...simple. Great draft, super happy!

[@SportsTalkDenver]

Sean Payton is a ninja who moves in silence like the g in lasagna...for real! Watch his press conference say "I was trying to make people think we were moving up" haha!

[@carlosacevedo8383]

Question how are we supposed to win 10+ games with no clear QB, who do you see leading the team there?

[@billoconnor2727]

Thank you, Ben! I get so sick of the pessimism that Sports figures (Matt Peterson) espouse. Bo Nix, a B- draft grade? Laughable.

[@SportsTalkDenver]

Thanks for watching man! These articles dogging the pick are so arrogant! Why do these guys think they are better talent evaluators than Super Bowl Champion Sean Payton?!? Like if you could make a 3 point shot for a million dollars of you could trust Steph Curry shoot for you...what are you going to do? I'm glad Sean is taking the shot!

[@amabangu2769]

The problem is everyone is an expert in their own head but that doesn't mean that they're right

[@irfer]

Can you turn up the volume?

[@SportsTalkDenver]

Thanks for the feedback! Let me try! It has a few notches but I'm worried it'll like blow out the sound! I'll experiment with it though!

[@user-pf2qo2tc6t]

Tryna hit this is crazy tho 😂

[@TruthBeTold-3-6-9]

I believe that Dulcich is going to have a big year finally. I also think the Organization believes this as well . The draft showed this.

[@larryw.c.4544]

I think everyone should use just a little bit of commen sense, and calm down. The Broncos are not going to win the super bowl next year, and may not make the playoffs. At best, they'll be a little better. Get a grip, everyone. I have not missed a Bronco game in 54 years, not one. I was at John Elways very first practice in Greeley, and met him shortly after. I have seen the best and worst of our team, and have learned after meeting many players since, that heartbreak is just one game away. Lets just wait and see.

[@nagamiito7029]

Stick with giddy-up 😂

[@96tolife]

This nonsense about Nix being a reach needs to stop. Everybody had him going to Denver. They only call it a reach because we picked him at 12 instead of late first or in lower rounds. The way the draft unfolded, he would have been gone as early as 13 to LV and we'd have been criticized for dropping back. People criticized the Lions for taking Jahmyr Gibbs at 12 last year. Nobody is laughing now. Estimé was compared to Jerome Bettis (Hall of Famer). We may have six or seven starters if we include the undrafted TE from Utah Thomas Yassmin. He is 6'4" 245 lbs with excellent speed. Other guys to watch are Omar Brown (S, NE) and Blake Watson (RB, Memphis). Both UDFAs. Time will tell on all these guys but I give us an A for this draft class.

[@bmark6971]

I think it was a great pick. At the end of the day, these analyst's are making educated guesses on a players performance. And if history tells us anything, they are generally pretty bad at those predictions. I'll take Sean Paytons opinion, the drew brees guy and almost the mahomes guy, over any of these so called " professionals." Dropping back, for example, is only something analyst's talk about, as you can hear from the coaches, they'd rather just secure their guy a bit earlier and lose maybe 3-6 spots. I'm excited for the edge rusher, he's phenomenal and the way they've wrote off his size reminds me of Big brother Kelce. I think he will come in with a chip on his shoulder and play hard.

[@bigjump2307]

I highly doubt it was George Patton who gets the credit. I think without Peyton, George would have traded for Vinnie Testaverde and then given him $749 mil for 18 years.

[@BradfordBanes]

We should have took Mitchell to pair with PS2

[@mattanderson5161]

We gave away our future by the Wilson trade. Maybe in 5 years we can get to the playoffs

[@ROCKDAMIKE23]

Did you just say take for sheduer sanders? 🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️

[@user-hc6kd6kr7n]

I think he is faster than 4.7 because that is pretty slow. But you do not have to be the fastest guy to be a good running back. Especially when you are a power back like Payton hills, Bandon Jacob's, and many others.

[@RonnieMaes-ur7xe]

Also a (A)

[@daddydman81]

LETS NIX EM!! 🤣 Elway was underrated! Sharpe was underrated! Davis was underrated! Manning was underrated! Player ratings when comparing vs others of like caliber is never accurate when it's a team sport!! Nix isn't picked to face off head to head vs other QBs picked before him! In fact I football, no player can ever be compared to other players of like position, they will never face off against those players of similar positions. Two running backs, full back or half, will never face each other and effect how they play in comparison, so comparing players against others has always baffled me! Rnd 1 Pick 1, Bears chose QB Caleb Williams, probably cause most determine he's the #1 QB of the draft! Is he? Idk! He may or may not be, but it's not a fair shakedown, considering they compare him to other QBs in the draft, when he'll never face off against those other QBs! The question should have been, should always be... Is that player the best for what we need, as a team? The Broncos understand that! Always have, IMO! It's like playing school yard ball at 10 years old with a group of 20 or so kids, picking 2 Captain, who take turns choosing the best player available for their side , that's what the draft should be like. The Broncos get that! Nix seems to be a perfect fit in so many ways! Most importantly, we grabbed, and not just any WR, not just another wr he's familiar with, but we grabbed his number 1 WR from the ducks! His #1 target for the last two years!! Perfect FIT! Looking at Edime, he may not be the fastest, but if he's anything like TD??, he will grind the most yards while carrying DEFENSES than any other RB on that draft! PERFECT FIT! And as far as Nix and Franklin chemistry, they were more than just a continuation on the field, as apparently... Nix family knew Franklin personally if I read correctly... They were best friends off the field, almost like adapted brothers! I'm excited!! LETS GO BRONCOS!! LETS NIX EM!! 😁

[@SportsTalkDenver]

Um...I'm kinda LOVING that! "Let's Nix Them." I'm workshopping my new last line and am going to put some up on a community post for us to vote on. I totally agree with your take!!! We thrive on being underrated and I can't wait to see the Denver Broncos do what they always do...prove folks wrong!

[@daddydman81]

@@SportsTalkDenver Let's Nix Em almost rolls smoother off the tongue, then saying them! idk why. I think shortening the sylable lets it flow smoother! Lets Nix Em... sounds better than... Lets Nix Them!? All I'm saying!! 😁 I want Empower Field at Mile High rocking BO NIX on Game 1 next season! BOLD PREDICTION!! We have all the right talent now. We not only already have a Leader in Nix, but a Leader who can study and probably know Payton's entire play book by the back of his hand on game 1, but who also knows and trusts his potential new Center (his old CENTER, Forsythe was A Duck a year ago? AND THINK Sean drafted him aswell 😉😲), but now he also his his bestfriend and #1 target with him on OFFENSE? With a TANK who will move mountains? backed by ANOTHER TANK who probably will stop trains? LEAD by a mastermind Coach? Funded by an almost unlimited supply of an OWNER (Walter Payton put up a BILLION+ dollar megatron last year...) I say we get to the Playoffs with a 12-3 Record, Undefeated against the AFC W, and make it to the Superbowl next year, to take on.... Either the 49ers, or the Cardinals (they had a decent draft as well!?). ALL THEY NEED?? A crowd of fans willing to back them the whole nine yards... who believe in them so deeply... that STADIUM will be most dreaded stadium for any AWAY team visiting.... BRING IT!! LETS NIX EM!!!! GO BRONCOS!!!

[@jacksmith5562]

I see Vele as a Tim replacement

[@SportsTalkDenver]

Oh wow! That's a great take...I hope Tim is fully recovered but long term I could totally see Vele in that spot

[@philcorneau2541]

Hey Ben

[@quintinsigers5305]

In the words of Troy Franklin it’s over for every mf that tried to play us lol he said him but you know

[@SportsTalkDenver]

Haha! It was SO hard to not use that clip in a video but I want to keep it clean because my son watches 😂

[@user-zr4km5ns8t]

Payton has been unfairly demonized for the Wilson trade. Almost every single Bronco fan was fully on board with that move. Yet almost none will now admit it. Virtually every GM would have also made it, because what nobody at the time could conceive of was how badly Nathaniel Hackett would butcher the season & leave this team totally unprepared. There is nothing wrong with making a trade for a 9 time pro bowl QB who is only 33 years old. The Rams did it, & if you've noticed, they got the short end of the stick too. Yet almost nobody is ever talking about that. Nor do they ever talk about the fact that this fan base almost universally wanted Justin Fields when Paton passed on him in favor of Pat Surtain II. He has always been a good talent evaluator, & even when Hackett was here he made some good personnel moves picking up players off other rosters to help us.

[@xannith9533]

Agreed!

[@SportsTalkDenver]

Wow- what a point! I was running laps around my house when we got Russ!

[@ptr1537]

When you suck, it’s easy to find starters that can improve your team in the later rounds. And I am a huge Bronco fan. Hope George ‘be gone’ is right.

[@SportsTalkDenver]

In playoff contention until Christmas eve, winning in Buffalo on Monday night, demolishing the Chiefs once and holding them to 17 points the other game, beating the best defense in football (Browns) and then winning against 5 straight playoff teams...I don't think we suck!

[@ptr1537]

@@SportsTalkDenver let’s see. No playoffs in 8 years and losing record last 7. You are right, my mistake, Stellar team and decision making. Maybe my bar is just a tad higher.

[@rickjohnson6559]

I'm a new follower, that said please hear me out. You guys had the best draft I've seen in 20 years. You have the pieces to make the playoffs. I followed my young QB in New York. He didn't have a good coordinator and his offensive line looked like rejects and old men. Watch Arron Rodgers won't last. Remember Zach beat Josh Allen and the bills. Zach played KCs defense to a tie till a field goal as time Exspired. And he beat the eagles. He got sacked a league record. That right there shows how tough he is. And how bad the line sucked. I've hated Denver my whole life. Clear back to Rick Upchurch running footballs for touchdowns. Now I have to like you guys. And rumors galore coach Payton wants his swiss army knife. Two BYU QBs on same team. You guys are looking at a strong run. And you could do it. I think Miami bills and KC. But your there. Good luck Denver and be nice Zach is going to surprise you big time ❤❤❤❤

[@SportsTalkDenver]

Aw thanks man! I hope you are right! I'm so torn on how we should handle the Nix and Wilson thing. How do you develop both of them without hurting their confidence? I love the idea that Payton has two cracks at this thing! We'll take all the new fans possible- truly Denver Bronco fans are the best in the NFL!

[@rickjohnson6559]

@@SportsTalkDenver first. Bo surely knows the defenses he's gonna face are not college. Zach already faced them. Second your defense will separate the teacher from the student in practice. Third both young men have a long future ahead. Now look at it like this. Don't be in hurry to push into a situation your not ready for. And broncos defense will tell you. You folks have a very good defense

[@matthewshaw3641]

Eliss is too light it will take him about 2 years to get the mass he needs.

[@SportsTalkDenver]

Good point...he definitely could bulk up or he'll get crushed in the run. What I've heard is that we'll have a nascar package on 3rd and 10 and his spin move with Browning/Cooper/Bonito is gonna be hard to stop!

[@cobracommander3529]

I really dont think Nix was a reach. We needed a decent QB. SP liked Nix, the Raiders were needing a QB and drafting behind us. If Penix was available, maybe we trade back. There was only one of the top QBs left so we had to take him

[@startrek91481]

I think Bo Nix isn't NFL ready, and I think they plan to sit Nix this season. I think the trade for Wilson supports this theory. This gives Nix time to adjust and learn the system... and if he doesn't work, a Wilson led Broncos will stink and we’ll have another shot at QB next year.

[@Official-Mango]

Maybe but Bo I good at adjusting he had a lot of offensive coordinators in college. He was good at oregon.

[@bmark6971]

5 different offenses, one of the most well studied QBs in the draft in regards to game IQ. Will be starting by week 5. You might be right about their plan but I think Wilson will fall short. I have no faith in the name Wilson tbh 😅

[@thelordofliberty6984]

You could be right about Bo sitting a year, but it will be Stidham, not Wilson, who will get the go. Wilson needs to be coached up more than Nix does.

[@DarrenEvansZozologist]

Nix is one of the most NFL ready quarterbacks in history. His maturity and metrics are NFL ready

[@csprings71]

6 wins at the most

[@SportsTalkDenver]

I just don't see how we got any worse than last year! Only position we took a step back in was center...we made BIG leaps forward and are getting Javonte back, Tim Patrick back, Dulcich back, we'll be in year 2 of installing SP's offense and now will have a QB who can run it! We sweep the Chargers, split with KC, at least split with Raiders and we are at 4 wins...we get Panthers at home an Steelers at home. That's an easy 6 right there.

[@dylanhall8994]

By George Payton you mean Sean right? We know who’s in charge. Lol

[@SportsTalkDenver]

Haha 👆 straight FACTS

[@derekbaird8245]

McMillan isn’t on a contract year

[@SportsTalkDenver]

I could be wrong but I thought he signed a 3 year deal in 2022...so 2022, 2023, and this will be his last year. Am I off?

[@SeniorRonson]

Freak athlete who ran a 4.71 40 yard dash... mmmk

[@SportsTalkDenver]

Watch him in pads! He ran faster at his pro day and his first 10 yards are just as fast as the top RB's in this class...he's just so heavy from the muscle that he doesn't have break away speed. He's Him

[@mylesstandish9299]

They won 8 games last year, the kicker Lutz lost the first game

[@SportsTalkDenver]

👆TRUTH!

[@rockymarquiss8327]

The QB (or any other player for that matter) rankings is not that accurate really. Kiper has never been a player, coach, scout, GM but somehow he's an evaluator of NFL talent. He's allowed his opinion and he can even do good work, but I'll give far far far far far more credibility to SP who does the work in the NFL for a living for a long time.

[@SportsTalkDenver]

This is the perfect summation of how I feel! Because of the Russ baggage, I think Sean Payton only has one year left to prove himself...if flipping Russ for Nix is a flop we have the richest owner in sports...he will not hesitate moving on WAY before the contract is over. Sean Payton would not make these moves if he didn't think they'd work

[@rockymarquiss8327]

@@SportsTalkDenver I don't think that SP is on any kind of hot seat.

[@Randallwolfshield]

MILK DUDS

[@SportsTalkDenver]

Milk Duds are truly my least favorite candy ever...they get stuck to my teeth and I always feel like they are going to pull out fillings...but I love that you always watch and comment...could we maybe choose like "baby ruth" or "heath bar"...those are my faves ;)

[@todsharigian9877]

Derrick Henry is 260 lbs, this guy 220, so get off the 420

[@SportsTalkDenver]

Derrick Henry is like a foot taller than him too...I bet their BMI is very similar.