Broncos' Bo Nix, Sean Payton have heated conversation on sideline: 'Sometimes it is my love language'

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Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix and head coach Sean Payton were seen having a heated conversation on the sideline on Sunday during a game against the Las Vegas Raiders.

It wasn’t clear what was said, but the rookie starter was making his points emphatically to the Super Bowl champion head coach in the third quarter. Luckily for the Broncos, the exchange didn’t alter the course of the game.

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Broncos quarterback Bo Nix runs to the sideline during the Las Vegas Raiders game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/Geneva Heffernan)

Denver defeated Las Vegas for the first time since 2019, 34-18. Nix was 19-for-27 with 206 passing yards and two touchdown passes. Josh Reynolds and Jaleel McLaughlin each had the touchdown catches from Nix.

Payton was asked about the conversation with Nix after the game.

"It is part of the deal. There is still a little bit of Ferris Bueller in this player that we have to get rid of. I’m talking about Bo," Payton said. "I love him to death and sometimes it is my love language."

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Broncos head coach Sean Payton directs his team against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Nix also talked about the interaction.

"Yes, I’ve watched the movie," Nix said. "I think it’s funny. That literally, I think, explains the situation. We’re just out there with great competitive intensity and fire. We can have