During Sean Payton’s study of Bo Nix ahead of the 2024 NFL draft, the Broncos head coach was galvanized by the quarterback’s ability to avoid getting sacked. In his first season in Denver, there was a sense of frustration about the amount of sacks former quarterback Russell Wilson had taken.

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix has been sacked seven times through his first five NFL games, but coach Sean Payton knows that total would be higher if not for the rookie's ability to evade pass rus

Bo Nix staked his claim as the offensive leader of the Broncos when he stood up to coach Sean Payton. while getting yelled after he changed a play call during Denver's 34-18 win over the Las Vegas Raiders.