After the failed Russell Wilson experiment, the Denver Broncos began 2024 with a rookie quarterback in Bo Nix , who the team selected with the 12th overall pick in last year's draft. Many saw it as a reach, even with Nix being the sixth quarterback taken. But Sean Payton saw Nix as an ideal fit for his system, and after a rough stretch to open his career, Nix flourished and led Denver to the postseason while finishing 10th in scoring, including six games with 30 or more points scored. Nix completed 66% of his passes with 29 touchdowns to 12 interceptions.

The AFC West runs through Kansas City, and if Nix and Co. want to take the division crown from the Chiefs , the Broncos will need Nix to avoid the dreaded sophomore slump that's plagued so many young quarterbacks over the years,

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