As the sixth quarterback off the board in the 2024 NFL draft, Nix wasn't as highly touted as Chicago Bears rookie Caleb Williams or Washington Commanders star Jayden Daniels, who looks set to win the Rookie of the Year. But he certainly has looked the part of franchise quarterback in his first year.

Denver Post Broncos writer Parker Gabriel posts his Broncos Mailbag weekly during the season and periodically during the offseason. Click here to submit a question. A couple of weeks ago, Bo Nix had a game where he couldn’t hit the side of the proverbial barn.

Payton has full belief in his standout rookie QB Bo Nix: "This guy gives you a chance every week. He’s that good.”