Sean Payton, Denver Broncos
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With evaluators often comparing Nix to Drew Brees, the success seemed inevitable in hindsight. Brees had a Hall of Fame-worthy career across 15 seasons with the New Orleans Saints, who were coached by Sean Payton, now Nix’s coach with the Denver Broncos.
That’s life as a nickel in the NFL. In today’s game, it’s a premium position and a unique one at the same time.
Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix was ranked the No. 64 player on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2025. The signal-caller is setting his sights higher.
CINCINNATI, OH - DECEMBER 28: Denver Broncos Defensive Lineman Zach Allen (99) lines up for a play during the NFL, American Football Herren, USA football game between the Denver Broncos and the Cincinnati Bengals on December 28, 2024, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. / Michael Allio / IMAGO / Icon Sportswire
The Denver Broncos practiced for the first time in training camp, and Courtland Sutton was one of the players who drew attention.
Denver Broncos linebacker Drew Sanders injured a tendon in his foot Saturday in training camp. The injury will cause him to miss significant time and potentially put his availability for Week 1 in question, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
Head coach Sean Payton is stamping his impact on the Denver Broncos beyond the X's and O's, making them one of the NFL's top-ranked rosters.