The Denver Broncos rebounded in a big way on Sunday, winning 23-17 on the road over their division rival Chargers. The win came one week after a brutal loss to the 49ers, and with the Chiefs sitting atop the AFC West at 4-0. But Sunday’s win in Los Angeles probably had more to do with the Chargers’ continued struggles, and Bo Nix arguably looked even worse than Justin Herbert.
Nix went just 16 of 27 for 123 yards and one touchdown. If not for the final result, he and the Broncos would be under far more heat right now. That hasn’t stopped Colin Cowherd from letting his feelings be known.
He said Monday that Denver needs to seriously consider whether it sees Nix as its franchise quarterback. "I watched Bo Nix, and Sean Payton took over play-calling duties, and they still punted on their first series, like this is what it is," Cowherd said. "Against the abysmal LA Chargers, they had less total yards.
Right now, their total offense is below the Miami Dolphins. They were 1 for 12 on third down, 3.9 yards a play ... This offense should not be below the Miami Dolphins.
So, you can’t extend Bo Nix. You let it play out." "I mean, they won, but right now his first-quarter passer rating is lower than Cam Ward. And everybody thinks Cam Ward is a bust," Cowherd added.
"You can’t publicly berate him. You want a confident quarterback. Raiders aren’t there yet.
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