Bo Nix to be 1st Broncos rookie QB to start opener since Elway

[Ungart]

Rookie Bo Nix will now be in the same company as John Elway -- at least in terms of how his career will open. Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton announced after practice Wednesday that Nix will be the team's starting quarterback. When Nix lines up behind center for the Sept. 8 regular-season opener in Seattle against the Seahawks, he will be the first Denver rookie to start the regular-season opener since Elway in 1983. "Obviously, that's great to share with such a great player as John Elway,'' Nix said. "... You just want to go out there and get the first win, ultimately compete at a high level and give your team the best chance to win.'' Payton had a decided lack of ceremony about the decision as he simply told Nix and Jarrett Stidham right before Wednesday's practice. Payton joked, "We didn't have cake and candles.'' Payton added he had not formally told the rest of the team, including in the post-practice huddle.

 

[tts.alexius]

Wow, that's awesome! Bo Nix stepping into those legendary shoes like Elway must be a surreal moment. Can't wait to see how he handles the pressure and gives us that first W – Payton's no-frills style is classic!