Former teammates and analysts debate the role of quarterback Bo Nix

Former Denver Broncos quarterback Ben DiNucci defended the performance of Bo Nix on social media, describing criticism of the third-year quarterback as inaccurate. DiNucci pointed to Nix’s 24 wins over his first two career seasons as evidence of his impact, stating that many critics fail to watch the games. These comments followed analysis from former NFL offensive lineman Willie Colon, who stated on September 1 that while Nix helps the team, the Denver Broncos do not win exclusively because of his play. Colon argued that the team possesses a championship-caliber roster that has yet to consistently perform at that level during the playoffs. While DiNucci highlighted Nix’s record, Colon noted he is waiting to see the quarterback perform in high-stakes situations. The debate remains active as the Denver Broncos continue to prepare for the upcoming season.

• 6:59 AMYahoo Sports — Former Broncos Teammate Gets Honest About Bo Nix: ‘Ridiculous’