The Denver Broncos have found their franchise quarterback in Bo Nix. His rookie season was a great one and landed him in the conversation for NFL’s Pepsi Rookie of the Year.
According to reports, Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix is one of the finalists for NFL’s Pepsi Rookie of the Year award after leading his team to a playoff berth ending a long playoff drought for the franchise.
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On the year, he finished completing 66.3% of his passes for 3,775 yards with 29 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. Nix also rushed 92 times for 430 yards and another four touchdowns. He also snagged one reception for a touchdown. 34 total touchdowns is the best season by a quarterback in Denver since Peyton Manning retired.
Nix also became the first rookie quarterback in NFL history to complete over 80% of his passes while also throwing for 300 or more yards and four touchdowns in a game. He also broke multiple other records including most touchdown passes at home by a rookie (18) and highest completion percentage in a single game in franchise history.
The future is bright in Denver. We are all bo-lieving now.