Denver Broncos Confident Bo Nix Is Their Franchise Quarterback After Playoff Return

The rookie quarterback's strong debut season helped end an eight-year playoff drought, but Denver faces challenges in building a Super Bowl contender.

Bo Nix's rookie season included 3,775 passing yards, 29 touchdowns, and 430 rushing yards, making him one of the most productive rookie quarterbacks in NFL history.
The Broncos finished 10-7, earning their first playoff berth since 2015, but struggled against top AFC teams and lost 31-7 to the Buffalo Bills in the wild-card round.
Head coach Sean Payton and team leadership are united in their belief that Nix is the quarterback to lead Denver's future, citing his talent, work ethic, and leadership qualities.
Key offseason priorities include bolstering skill positions to support Nix, addressing running game inefficiencies, and improving competitiveness within the AFC West, particularly against the Chiefs.
The Broncos are managing salary cap challenges with $33.4 million in dead money but have $61 million in projected cap space for 2025 to build around their young core.