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Broncos name rookie quarterback Bo Nix the starter

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton announced today that rookie quarterback Bo Nix has been named the week one starter at quarterback. He was competing with veteran Jarrett Stidham and former second overall pick Zach Wilson for the job and the impressive rookie came out on top.

It's Bo Time.

HC Sean Payton has named Bo Nix our starting quarterback. pic.twitter.com/R80y6ziIcX— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) August 21, 2024

The Broncos selected Bo Nix out of Oregon with their 12th overall selection in the 2024 NFL Draft. He was the sixth first-round quarterback selected but his play throughout the offseason, training camp, and now the preseason has Broncos Country buzzing.