Bo Nix makes Broncos history after being named Week 1 starter

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Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix is already among solid company in franchise history before touching the field in the regular season. 

The Broncos announced Wednesday that Nix, the 12th overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, will be the team's starting quarterback to open the new NFL season. 

In doing so, Nix will be the first rookie since John Elway, the legendary Hall of Fame quarterback who spent all 16 seasons in the league in Denver, to start Week 1. Elway did so in 1983 when he was the first overall pick of that year's draft. 

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Bo Nix #10 hands the ball off to Javonte Williams #33 of the Denver Broncos in the first half during the preseason game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field At Mile High on August 18, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. (Tyler Schank/Getty Images)

Head coach Sean Payton has been allowing his quarterbacks to duel in training camp to see who would come out on top. Nix was pitted against Jarrett Stidham and Zach Wilson in camp. 

Nix performed well in his two preseason games thus far, going 15-for-21 for 125 yards with a touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts in his first game action. He followed that up with a highly efficient 8-for-9 for 80 yards and one touchdown against the Green Bay Packers last week, which ultimately solidified the starting role for him. 

In total, that’s 23-for-30 for 205 passing yards with two touchdowns and a 121.5 quarterback rating. 

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Nix’s teammates have praised the rookie’s ability to see so calm and poised despite just entering the league.

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