The Broncos are officially Bo-lievers.
Rookie Bo Nix, the No. 12 overall pick in April’s draft, has been named Denver’s starting quarterback and will make his regular-season debut Sept. 8 at Seattle. Head coach Sean Payton informed Nix and fellow quarterbacks Jarrett Stidham and Zach Wilson of the decision on Wednesday before telling reporters after practice.
Nix is set to become Denver’s first rookie quarterback to start opening weekend since John Elway in 1983. Though Elway would go on to all-time heights and a pair of Super Bowl trophies, Nix shouldn’t have to worry much about matching Elway’s debut performance.