Sean Payton Fires Back at Analyst Over Criticism of Bo Nix
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton publicly went to bat for his quarterback, clapping back at an analyst on social media.
Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton defended his quarterback Bo Nix against NFL analyst Geoff Schwartz's criticism on social media. Schwartz suggested Nix wouldn't improve this season due to a lack of ability to drive the ball downfield. However, Nix shattered that notion in 2025, leading the league with seven game-winning drives. He completed 63.4% of his pass attempts for 3,931 yards, 25 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions, averaging over 10 yards per completion for two consecutive years.
Nix has also recorded more touchdowns of 20+ yards (19) than any other player in the league since joining the NFL in 2024. Payton, who led the Broncos to the AFC Championship game last season, rebutted Schwartz's assessment, stating "Always easy to tell who works at it and who doesn't." Nix will lead the Broncos against the Kansas City Chiefs in their Week 1 Monday Night Football game on September 14. The team will wrap up their preseason with a game against the Minnesota Vikings on Friday.
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