Bo Nix named Broncos' starting quarterback
Following Wednesday's practice, Head Coach Sean Payton named rookie Bo Nix as the Broncos' starting quarterback.
"Bo Nix is going to be our starting quarterback," Payton said. "I felt like — and I said this to [the media] two weeks ago — that room has been outstanding. [Jarrett] Stidham, certainly with his experience and then being able to work with Zach Wilson. All three of those guys. We've got some decisions as we get into the roster. I don't want to get into all the other roster battles. That's not for today. But Bo will start. We've kind of gone through our process. In the very beginning of it all, just speaking with [General Manager] George [Paton] and [Owner & CEO] Greg [Penner] and understanding that oftentimes these things take care of themselves, but we're not in a hurry to arrive at those type of decisions. We want to see it. I think it's important relative to the team that we handle it that way. He's been outstanding. Obviously there's a ton of room for growth. There's a lot of things that he needs to work on."
Broncos rookie QB Bo Nix believes that God 'put me here in Denver for a reason'
History was made Thursday night in Detroit in the first round of the NFL draft, as a record six quarterbacks were selected within the first 12 picks. Only the 1983 quarterback class starring Dan Marino, Jim Kelly and John Elway matched the 2024 group with six first-rounders.
Elway was the No. 1 pick in that ’83 draft, taken by the Baltimore Colts. But days later they traded him to the Denver Broncos, where he spent his entire 16-year Hall-of-Fame career, winning an NFL MVP award (1987) and two Super Bowls (XXXII, XXXIII), and cementing his name forever in Denver sports lore.
Denver Broncos pick Oregon QB Bo Nix in Round 1 of 2024 NFL Draft. What to know
The Denver Broncos selected Oregon QB Bo Nix with the 12th pick in the 2024 NFL draft. Nix set the NCAA record for a QB with 61 career starts over five seasons and was a Heisman Trophy finalist in 2024. Here's everything you need to know about Nix.
Pro Day in Eugene and Bucket List items in LA.
The last phase of the draft prep process ended with my Pro Day out in Eugene. It felt great to be back in Oregon for a couple of weeks working with my guys one last time. I felt like we did everything we could to finish this process on a high note and show people what they needed to see. It’s been a busy time meeting with and working out for coaches and GMs and making visits with different NFL teams. The travel has been pretty intense, flying around the country to meet with front office personnel, but it’s really a dream come true to be in the room with so many of the top minds in the game talking football. Sometimes I’ve kind of had to pinch myself that I get the chance to have conversations and talk the game with coaches I’ve looked up to since I was a kid. I’ve loved every minute.
Hello from Mobile and the beginning of Draft Prep.
When the Fiesta Bowl ended, Izzy and I flew straight to Alabama so I could begin my draft prep training with David Morris at QB Country. I’ve lived a lot of places in my life (eight different area codes), but the south and Alabama in particular has felt like home. It was good to be back.
Bo Nix, Tez Johnson make for special story in Oregon's Fiesta Bowl win
After putting the final punctuation mark on one of the best seasons in program history Monday, Oregon coach Dan Lanning reflected back on "one of the easiest recruiting deals ever" and one of the most significant for this Ducks team.
"Bo [Nix] walks into my office and says, 'Hey, I think we have this guy who can maybe play for us,'" Lanning said, telling the story. "It was like, 'Okay, what do you think? We're going to have to recruit our tail off? What's it going to take?' Bo says, 'No, no, no, Oregon is his dream school.' And today, that guy that walked away with Oregon being his dream school set the single-season record for receptions for an Oregon receiver. Big accomplishment for Tez [Johnson] and nice recruiting job by Bo."
Bo Nix sends message to other college football players considering opting out of bowl game.
Bo Nix sent a message to other plays considering opting out of the bowl games: don’t do it. Well, if it’s smart of course.
The Oregon quarterback isn’t going to dictate what other players do in the future, but he certainly set an example by playing in the Fiesta Bowl for the Ducks and going out with a win. Next up, he’ll go to the Senior Bowl ahead of the NFL Draft.
NIX NAMED FINALIST FOR MAXWELL, WALTER CAMP, DAVEY O'BRIEN AWARDS
EUGENE, Ore. — Oregon quarterback Bo Nix was announced on Tuesday as one of three finalists for the Maxwell Award, Walter Camp Player of the Year, and the Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award.
The Maxwell Award and Walter Camp Player of the Year are both presented to the most outstanding player in college football. The Davey O'Brien Award is given to the nation's best quarterback.
Oregon quarterback Bo Nix among Heisman Trophy finalists
Oregon’s quarterback is one of four players headed to New York City, where the 87th winner of the top individual award in college football will be presented Saturday night (5 p.m., ESPN).
Nix is joined by LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels, Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. and Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. It’s the first time the Pac-12 has two finalists in the same year since 2010.
Nix wins PAC-12 Offensive Player of the Year
LAS VEGAS (Dec. 5, 2023) – University of Oregon quarterback Bo Nix has been named the 34th recipient of the William V. Campbell Trophy® during tonight's 65th National Football Foundation Annual Awards Dinner Presented by Las Vegas.
The Campbell Trophy® ranks as one of college football's most sought after and competitive awards, recognizing an individual as the absolute best in the country for his combined academic success, football performance and exemplary leadership. Awarded since 1990, the 24-inch, 25-pound bronze trophy comes with a $25,000 postgraduate scholarship.
Oregon QB Bo Nix Awarded NFF's 34th William V. Campbell Trophy®
LAS VEGAS (Dec. 5, 2023) – University of Oregon quarterback Bo Nix has been named the 34th recipient of the William V. Campbell Trophy® during tonight's 65th National Football Foundation Annual Awards Dinner Presented by Las Vegas.
The Campbell Trophy® ranks as one of college football's most sought after and competitive awards, recognizing an individual as the absolute best in the country for his combined academic success, football performance and exemplary leadership. Awarded since 1990, the 24-inch, 25-pound bronze trophy comes with a $25,000 postgraduate scholarship.