Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton is publicly backing quarterback Bo Nix to continue taking risks with downfield passes, despite a rocky start to the season and missed connections in a recent loss. Payton’s unwavering support comes as Nix faces scrutiny following the Broncos’ 1-2 record, signaling a clear vote of confidence in the second-year player’s growth and the team’s offensive strategy.
The Broncos’ offense struggled with consistency in their 23-20 defeat against the Los Angeles Chargers last Sunday, experiencing seven three-and-outs, two of which occurred in the fourth quarter and contributed to the Chargers’ game-winning 10-point run. While some coaches might emphasize shorter,more reliable completions in such situations,payton is encouraging Nix to maintain an aggressive approach.
Nix demonstrated his potential with a 52-yard touchdown pass to Courtland Sutton during the Chargers game, a play that reinforced Payton’s belief in the quarterback’s arm talent. “Just keep firing. He’s gonna hit plenty of those,” Payton stated on 104.3 The Fan.
Nix responded positively to Payton’s encouragement, expressing his gratitude for a coach who doesn’t want him to “be afraid of failure” when attempting big plays. The Broncos will need to successfully execute these plays to achieve their seasonal goals, and Payton’s directive suggests the team intends to continue challenging defenses vertically when they face the Cincinnati bengals in a Week 4 Monday night matchup.
