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Sean McDermott says something seems ‘off’ with Bo Nix this season

Sean McDermott, former head coach of the Buffalo Bills, is the latest to chime in on Bo Nix's struggles.
Sean McDermott says something seems ‘off’ with Bo Nix this season

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Sean McDermott says something seems ‘off’ with Bo Nix this season

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Wed, October 21, 2026 at 12:01 PM UTC·

Ryan Fitzpatrick stands by Bo Nix criticism after win over Seahawks, but walks back 'disrespectful' line

Ryan Fitzpatrick called Bo Nix out after the Broncos beat the Seahawks in overtime on Thursday night.

Horse Tracks: Stop blaming Bo

Good morning, Broncos Country! Everyone, just freakin’ relax on the QB play, will you? The second question at yesterday’s presser with Sean Payton was wondering if the head coach had considered replacing Bo Nix. What are you even talking about? I’m a big fan of Jarrett Stidham as our backup. If Nix goes down, he’s […]

Broncos rumors: Bo NIx’s ‘viability’ as franchise QB now fully in question

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix is having a rough start to the season. NFL insider Jay Glazer has revealed that the team attempted to downplay the situation , suggesting that the shift in offensive terminology during the offseason, along with Sean Payton reassuming play-calling duties, significantly contributed to Nix’s struggles early on. While […] The post Broncos rumors: Bo NIx’s ‘viability’ as franchise QB now fully in question appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Ryan Fitzpatrick walks back ‘disrespectful’ line about Bo Nix but stands by his criticism

Ryan Fitzpatrick isn’t backing down from his Bo Nix criticism, but there’s one line he’d like to have back. Fitzpatrick teed off on Nix during Prime Video’s Thursday Night Football postgame show last week, calling the Broncos quarterback’s play “almost disrespectful to the quarterback position” after Denver squeaked past the Seattle Seahawks 17-14 in overtime.…

Tim Jenkins comes to Bo Nix’s defense, reviews QB’s ‘TNF’ film

Tim Jenkins came to the defense of Bo Nix in a review of the Broncos quarterback's film.

Survey: Do you think Sean Payton trusts Bo Nix right now?

The Denver Broncos are 4-2, so whatever problems they have they are at least winning football games and that is all that really matters at the end of the day. However, you cannot ignore that Bo Nix isn’t quite feeling it out there on the football field to start the season. His struggles have caused […]

Phil Simms says he’s not worried about Broncos QB Bo Nix

Former Giants quarterback Phil Simms recently came to the defense of Broncos QB Bo Nix.

"Said This a Week Ago": Sean Payton Makes Things Clear to Bo Nix Over QB1 Role Amid Mounting Concerns

Bo Nix is facing scrutiny over his passing production, and with the team trying to find its rhythm, attention has turned to how much patience head coach Sean Payton is prepared to show. Payton made his position clear on Monday: he has not considered replacing Nix as Denver’s starting quarterback.

ESPN insider drops strong words on Broncos QB Bo Nix and it's leading to even more questions

What is going on with Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix? That's the question everyone is asking early this season.

‘Leave That to Tom (Brady), Peyton (Manning) and Patrick Mahomes’ — Broncos’ Super Bowl Champ Shields Bo Nix From Ryan Fitzpatrick’s Criticism

Bo Nix has taken plenty of heat since his last game. However, a former Denver Broncos cornerback is stepping in to shield him.

At what point should the Broncos consider benching QB Bo Nix?

The Broncos are not benching quarterback Bo Nix. How bad would it have to get for that to change?

Aqib Talib Responds to Ryan Fitzpatrick's Thursday Night Criticism of Broncos QB Bo Nix

Aqib Talib defended Bo Nix after Ryan Fitzpatrick's Prime Video rant, but Nix's numbers through six games give Fitzpatrick's side real support.

Bo Nix on breakneck pace for game-winning drives

Historically, no player has ever recorded as many game-winning drives in their first 40 starts than Bo Nix. He has 14 of them and comparing that to the all-time list no other player even comes close to the 35% game-winning drive rate that Nix has achieved early on in his career. This start will have […]

Whispers are swirling around a failing aspect of Bo Nix's game that can derail his future with the Broncos if it isn't fixed

Bo Nix has had a very tumultuous 2026 season so far and the NFL is starting to notice a big part of his struggles are due to an element of his game that's changed since his ankle injury.

‘Unnecessary’ — Super Bowl Champ Calls Out Aqib Talib Over Explosive Reaction to Ryan Fitzpatrick’s Bo Nix Rant

The Denver Broncos are struggling to maintain momentum in the 2026 NFL season. The organization’s quarterback, Bo Nix, has been facing scrutiny because of his recent performances, with questions being raised about his decision-making, composure under pressure, and ability to deliver in crucial moments. A heated debate emerged involving former quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick and former […] The post ‘Unnecessary’ — Super Bowl Champ Calls Out Aqib Talib Over Explosive Reaction to Ryan Fitzpatrick’s Bo

Broncos have a real question about Bo Nix's future in Denver amid 2026 struggles

The Broncos have a huge question about Bo Nix's future in Denver going forward.

‘You Don’t Have to Be a Hall of Famer,’ ‘It Was All Facts’ — Cris Carter Defends Ryan Fitzpatrick After Backlash Over Bo Nix Criticism

Ryan Fitzpatrick’s blunt critique of Bo Nix after last Thursday’s Denver Broncos win drew a sharp response from Aqib Talib, who went after the Prime Video analyst’s own playing career. Now Pro Football Hall of Famer Cris Carter has weighed in on the “Fully Loaded Podcast,” and he is squarely in Fitzpatrick’s corner.

Former Oregon QB Bo Nix Faces Uncertain Future With Broncos

Lingering injuries and a mid-season offensive shift have stalled the former first-round pick's momentum, forcing Denver to weigh his long-term potential against a massive looming contract extension.

Bo Nix Is Playing Scared, But There Is A Fix At Hand

The Denver Broncos are trying to fix quarterback Bo Nix, and everyone has answers. One of the more intriguing ones came from columnist Sean Keeler of the Denver Post, who consulted a sports psychologist to get some ideas and answers about what’s been happening.

Bo Nix's Missing Legs Could Decide Whether the Broncos Commit to Him Long Term

Bo Nix has 22 carries for 37 yards after topping 350 rushing yards in each of his first two seasons, and Denver must decide on his extension after this year.

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