‘Absolutely Terrible,’ ‘Dragging This Entire Team Down’ — NFL Fans Sound Off on Bo Nix’s Lack of Improvement With Sean Payton Calling Plays
The Denver Broncos have quickly become one of the most consistent teams in the NFL. But they have an obvious crux these days.
Bo Nix, the starting quarterback for the Denver Broncos, has become an increasingly frustrating figure for fans after a disappointing start to the 2026 season. Despite the team's strong defense, Nix has struggled to improve, leading to widespread criticism on social media and fan forums. Some observers have even accused him of dragging the entire team down.
The play-caller, Sean Payton, has been suggested as a potential culprit for Nix's lackluster performance, but many fans now believe that the issue lies with the quarterback himself. Following a slow start to the season, the Broncos took over playcalling duties for their Week 3 game against the Los Angeles Chargers, but things didn't improve.
Under Payton, Nix threw for only 123 yards and a touchdown, while his overall performance was rated a poor 64.3 by PFN's Quarterback Impact Metric. This marked his lowest rating of the season and pushed him to number 27. Such dismal performance has sparked outrage among fans, with some calling Nix "absolutely terrible" and others suggesting he is "dragging this entire team down."
Despite the Broncos' strong offensive line, defense, and skill position players, including the addition of Jaylen Waddle, one fan even accused Nix of being "the worst QB in the history of the sport."
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