Broncos sticking with QB Bo Nix (plus clarification on terminology changes)
The Broncos are sticking with QB Bo Nix, but some terminology changes have reverted after Sean Payton took back play-calling duties.
The Denver Broncos have decided to keep quarterback Bo Nix despite his recent struggles, according to Tom Pelissero of The Ringer. While Nix and the offense need to enhance their performance, everyone in the organization is confident in Nix's competitiveness, drive, and ability to turn things around. Some pundits have even suggested that Nix could be replaced, but it appears Sean Payton and the Broncos are not considering this option.
When offensive coordinator Davis Webb took over play-calling duties this offseason, he initially implemented a new offensive terminology. Fox NFL Sunday's Jay Glazer reported that Webb had completely changed the terminology, causing Nix to become confused. Glazer suggested that the Broncos had since reverted to Payton's original terminology.
In an interview with the Denver Post's Parker Gabriel on October 8, Payton stated that the players can adapt to and learn new terminology. He mentioned that some tweaks were made to certain formations or calls, but these changes were relatively minor. According to NFL on Prime Video's James Palmer, only about 30% of the terminology was changed when Webb took over play-calling, and he described the changes as having a more coherent structure to the formations, making them more current.
Palmer also mentioned that there were some new pass concepts that Davis enjoyed, but overall, the changes were not very significant.
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