NFL Insider Reveals Shocking Denver Broncos' Quarterback Bo Nix Cut Prediction

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix surprised many in the NFL with a break out rookie season. Broncos coach Sean Payton and Nix look to lead the team deeper into the playoffs this season with an improved roster. However, one NFL insider doubts that the former Oregon Ducks star Nix will be the Broncos starter in a few short seasons.

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Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix surprised many in the NFL with a break out rookie season. Broncos coach Sean Payton and Nix look to lead the team deeper into the playoffs this season with an improved roster.

However, one NFL insider doubts that the former Oregon Ducks star Nix will be the Broncos starter in a just few short seasons in a bold take.

Oct 13, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) following the loss to the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images | Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

NFL Insider's Shocking Bo Nix Cut Prediction

Nix surprised many when he led the Broncos to a 10-7 record and the NFL playoffs, dazzling with 3,775 passing yards and 29 touchdowns. Nix also led all rookie quarterbacks in passing yards and passing touchdowns last season, topping NFL offensive rookie of the year Jayden Daniels.

While Nix may have quickly silenced most doubters... it appears one ESPN writer is not convinced.

"Nix will lose his starting job during the 2027 season, which will be his last as a Bronco," wrote Walder. "There's optimism around him now, but there's reason to be skeptical in the long term."

"As a rookie, his rushing led him to be decent efficiency-wise. But he ranked 28th in completion percentage over expectation (minus-2.4%) and 22nd in yards per dropback (6.16) despite playing behind a top-tier offensive line. The roster around him is great now, but it won't always be," Walder continued.

It's a bold take, considering zero signs from Payton or the Broncos show that they have anything but 100 percent belief that Nix is their franchise quarterback.

Jan 12, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton on the sidelines in the fourth quarter of an AFC wild card game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images | Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

Payton's Unwavering Support Of Nix

The good news for Oregon and Denver fans who might be shocked by the idea Denver would cut Nix... is that Payton's Nix prediction is the complete opposite.

“I honestly think he’s gonna be one of the top quarterbacks within the next two years,” Payton told Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer. “I think he’s going to be a superstar.”

Jan 5, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; CBS Sports reporter Tracy Wolfson interviews Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) following the win against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images | Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Denver finished third in the AFC West behind the Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers in 2024. The division is one of the most dominant in the NFL and Nix has the belief of former Broncos star and NFL legend Peyton Manning.

Manning expects Nix and the Broncos to keep building on their momentum in the 2025 NFL season.

"It’s been a good fit,” Manning said during an interview on Denver Sports 104.3 The Fan in January. “I just see it continuing to get better... You could tell Sean was interested in him early on as a player, as a person. And I think he’s been everything that Sean was kind of hoping he would be. Just a gym rat, a guy that loves ball, a guy that wants more. ‘Hey, give me more, I can handle it.'”

Dec 19, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) warms up prior to the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images | Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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Broncos Preseason Schedule

Nix's performance in Denver's first preseason game was lackluster, as the Broncos did not score a touchdown. However, he has two more chances to continue to get the rust off before the regular season opener.

• Week 2: Broncos vs. Arizona Cardinals (Aug. 16, 7:30 p.m )
• Week 3: Broncos @ New Orleans Saints (Aug. 23, 11:00 a.m.)

The Broncos regular season opener is vs. the Tennessee Titans at home on Sept. 7.