What happened: Denver Broncos beat writer Troy Renck argued that quarterback Bo Nix deserves more respect when compared to AFC West rivals Patrick Mahomes and Justin Herbert. Renck pointed to Nix's production over his first two seasons to push back against recent rankings that placed him lower than his peers.
Why it matters: Denver's quarterback room has faced scrutiny ahead of training camp. Nix enters the upcoming 2026 season with new offensive weapons, as the Broncos recently added Jaylen Waddle to the receiver room.
By the numbers: Over his first two seasons, Nix holds a 24-10 record with 7,706 passing yards and 54 touchdowns. Mahomes recorded a 21-9 record with 7,515 yards and 48 touchdowns in his initial two-year period, while Nix has also avoided negative plays, taking 46 sacks compared to 70 for Mahomes and 95 for Herbert.
What to watch: The Broncos open training camp as they prepare for the 2026 season.