New Bo Nix Rumors on Broncos Future, Insider Calls QB 'Hard to Watch' in Sean Payton's Offense

There is reportedly a belief within the NFL that the Denver Broncos may hold off on signing quarterback Bo Nix to a new contract this season or during the offseason if his play does not improve.

According to ESPN's Jeff Legwold , sources believe the most likely scenario if Nix doesn't play better will see the Broncos exercise the fifth-year option in his rookie contract next offseason, allowing the organization to take a "wait-and-see approach."

Regarding the state of Nix and head coach Sean Payton's offense, an anonymous, longtime NFL quarterbacks coach and play-caller told Legwold , "It's just hard to watch and hard for them to find something [Nix] or Sean can even dial up just to get their balance. … I don't think anybody saw that coming."

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