Broncos HC Sean Payton gives deep dive into Bo Nix’s risk-averse start to 2026

Sean Payton has a plan to get more out of Bo Nix, and it doesn’t involve asking the Denver Broncos quarterback to throw caution to the wind. The Broncos head coach laid out his thinking Tuesday as the third-year passer works through a conservative start to 2026. Denver sits at 3-2 after Sunday’s 23-17 road win over the Los Angeles Chargers, with the Seattle Seahawks coming to town Thursday. DNVR Sports’ Zac Stevens took to X to share Payton’s comments on the throws the offense wants to create for Nix.