Multiple Denver Broncos quarterbacks made headlines on Wednesday, but for very different reasons. Rookie quarterback Bo Nix was in the news after Denver coach Sean Payton announced that he is the team’s new starting quarterback. Peyton Manning, who was Denver’s quarterback the last time the team won the Super Bowl, went viral after he topped his opening tee shot at a PGA Pro-Am event.
Undaunted by his gaffe, Manning smiled after his round when he was asked about Payton naming Nix as the Broncos’ new starting quarterback. Manning, who in retirement has continued to stay close to the organization, said that he actually ran into Nix the night before he was named QB1.
“He’s had a great camp. Had a great offseason,” Manning said, via KOA Colorado. “He’s used the time. You knew his experience, his maturity would be an advantage for him (in his position battle with Jarrett Stidham and Zach Wilson). He’s picked up the system quickly. You can tell.”
Manning added that Payton shared some insight with him regarding Nix when the two saw each other on Monday. Manning said that Nix has…
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Author : Bryan DeArdo
Publish date : 2024-08-22 17:19:27
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