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Bo Nix had an explanation for his animated sideline conversation with head coach Sean Payton.
The rookie quarterback was seen speaking with Payton after the Broncos sent out the punt team and appeared to be agitated.
FOX Sports: NFL @NFLonFOXBroncos HC Sean Payton and rookie QB Bo Nix had this exchange on the sideline after Denver punted in their last drive. <br><br>ud83dudcfa: FOX <a href="https://t.co/CxGDEA023i">pic.twitter.com/CxGDEA023i</a>
Despite how the moment looked, Nix said that the interaction was simply the coach and quarterback expressing their appreciation for each other.
Zac Stevens @ZacStevensDNVRBo Nix on his lively conversation with Sean Payton: "He turned to me and said 'I love you' and I turned to him and said 'I love you back'"
Whatever was said, the Broncos had a strong day.