Payton Slams Analyst Over Nix Misconceptions | Denver Broncos News

Sean Payton fired back at FOX analyst Geoff Schwartz after Schwartz claimed rookie QB Bo Nix doesn’t throw downfield — a statement Payton called blatantly false. Nix leads all rookies with 19 TD passes of 20+ yards, multiple games with 300+ yards, 4+ scores, and a 140+ passer rating. Last season, he led the league in attempts (612), completed over 63% of his throws, and engineered seven game-winners. Payton slammed analysts who don’t watch closely, even jibed at Schwartz’s Oregon roots — same school as Nix. Meanwhile, Nix’s recovering from a fractured ankle, played one preseason game throwing six of nine for 76 yards and a TD, saying he feels great. The Broncos open their season against Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs — a showdown fans won’t want to miss. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9ce240e6646840ee