With a promising quarterback, emerging defensive stars, and a revitalized front office, the Broncos have the pieces to return to contention—but development and coaching stability will determine their trajectory.

After seeing Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix in practice, Arizona All-Pro Calaias Campbell says the second-year QB "has what it takes."

Bo Nix is obviously the Denver Broncos' quarterback of the future. No one would deny that after Nix's strong rookie campaign. Is the jury still out on him? Sure, but the Broncos are definitely committed to him. What Denver will do with its quarterback depth chart, though, is another story.

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix is preparing for his second season in the NFL, but was recently predicted to be benched in 2027. Broncos coach Sean Payton responded to the bold prediction of the former Oregon Ducks quarterback.

Earlier this offseason, former Chicago Bears quarterback Rex Grossman spoke to CardPlayer.com about Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix and his expectations for the school year. Grossman, a star quarterback at Florida who went to the Super Bowl with the Chicago Bears, believes that the second-year quarterback will have a monstrous year in 2025.

Denver has certainly tried to help the Oregon product in that regard this offseason, signing tight end Noah Fant and running back J.K. Dobbins in free agency while also drafting pieces like halfback RJ Harvey and receiver Pat Bryant. But even still, the Broncos' playmakers are mostly unproven. Or, at the very least, questionable.

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix doesn’t need to be so hard on himself. He and coach Sean Payton must strike balance.

Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton's belief in quarterback Bo Nix has been evident since he drafted him in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Most recently, P

Denver Broncos second-year quarterback Bo Nix underwhelmed in his 2025 preseason opener against the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday evening.

The stars looked the part, with Christian McCaffrey and George Kittle making plays for the Niners, and Nix making some nice throws on the move. The 49ers didn’t mess with Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II, the reigning NFL defensive player of the year, too much in one-on-one coverage after he shut down Ricky Pearsall early.