Denver Broncos select: Bo Nix, QB, Oregon

[Wamu]

From PFT

Broncos quarterback Bo Nix popped up on the injury report with a back issue in Week 13 before the Broncos played the Browns on Dec. 2. He played all 66 snaps in the 41-32 win and never appeared on the report again with the injury.

It turns out Nix had a transverse process fracture in his back he played through.

“The biggest week was I had a transverse process fracture in my back,’' Nix said Monday, via Mike Klis of 9News. “That week got treatment, made it through that week. Monday Night Football was a stretch where we were all kind of banged up. And I wasn’t going to miss the first Monday night game. I got treatment on it and then we were fortunate to have an off (bye) week the next week and it kind of went away after that.

“That moment was annoying, but we all play with something.”

It was obvious during the Nov. 24 win over the Raiders that Nix was in some pain as he winced after being slammed on his back by Maxx Crosby. Nix, though, played all 68 snaps of that game despite saying Monday the injury happened earlier in the game, with Crosby’s hit exasperating the pain.

Nix played five more regular-season games and the playoff loss to Buffalo after he broke his back. Yet, he finished with 3,775 passing yards and 29 touchdown passes while also rushing for four more touchdowns and catching a touchdown.

“I think that’s the No. 1 quality everybody likes about him is his toughness,’' right tackle Mike McGlinchey said. “He’s shown it time-in and time-out. And it’s not just the physical toughness with playing through something like that or whatever he’s going through physically but the mental up-and-down of being a rookie quarterback and being the face of our franchise and all the pressure that comes with that and the way he handled it. Bo’s toughness is why he’s going to be who he’s going to be. It’s been really impressive to watch.”

Damn.

 

[Mountain Bronco]

One Tough SOB. Bo is hard to not like for sure.

 

[SpringStein]

There were times during the last few games of the season I thought he could have run more often and had good gains. This may explain why he didn’t.

 

[PumpFake]

I love seeing @Mingo happy!

We shall all be happy.

I think this pick was the no brainer here. Penix goign to ATL was shocking to me.
I would have loved to move down and get him but at the same time a good sign Payton REALLY likes him. If you really love a QB you don't risk moving down especially after seeing what happened with Penix.

Mungo love train bump.

 

[LGM]

I wonder what Mingo's last post was?

 

[BHamita15]

I wonder what Mingo's last post was?

His last post was quoting you, old friend.

 

[PumpFake]

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His last post was quoting you, old friend.

Where have you been?? Nice to see a post. Hope you’re well!

 

[LGM]

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His last post was quoting you, old friend.

Fitting. My first greeting back on mouth off was from him. He knew he should keep an eye on me from the start.

 

[LGM]

Where have you been?? Nice to see a post. Hope you’re well!

Seconded. Post more frequently!

 

[BHamita15]

Where have you been?? Nice to see a post. Hope you’re well!

I'm a lurker now...but will do better. Appreciate the words.

 

[Draft Crazy]

Ben and I chat a lot on FB... Been to get him to come around more.

He is a great guy and very smart football IQ. Love having him around.

There now you have high expectations Ben.. That means you have to come around more.