Bo Nix Isn’t Listening to the Noise - And Neither Are the 10-2 Broncos
Bo Nix has heard the chatter - or at least he knows it’s out there. The national media has been busy dissecting the Denver Broncos’ 10-2 record, poking holes in their resume, questioning their schedule, and wondering aloud if this team is truly built for a deep playoff run. But if you’re looking for a quarterback who’s going to bite on that bait, Nix isn’t your guy.
“The worst thing you can do is let other people tear down a 10-2 record,” Nix told reporters after Wednesday’s practice. “Whether saying you don’t play anybody or you’re just relying on the defense or whatever negative somebody is going to put on a positive.”
That’s the tone of a leader who understands what it takes to win in this league - and isn’t interested in outside validation. Nix isn’t just brushing off the noise; he’s putting it in its place.
Let’s be clear: there’s a lot to like about what Denver’s doing right now. Winners of nine straight, sitting atop the AFC West, and in the driver’s seat for the No. 1 seed in the conference - this team isn’t just hot, they’re dangerous.
And if you’re still not convinced, consider this: they’ve already taken down the Chiefs and the Eagles, the two teams that played for the Lombardi Trophy last season. That’s not a fluke - that’s a statement.
For Nix, this run isn’t about proving doubters wrong. It’s about recognizing how far this team has come - and how much further they can still go.
“We’re just excited,” he said. “We know we’ve come a long ways.
This franchise and organization has had some great years and then went into a little lull there for a minute. But then it just takes a couple guys who get back on track and all of a sudden we’re 10-2 and right where we want to be.”
That “lull” Nix referenced? Broncos fans know it all too well.
Since their Super Bowl 50 win, Denver has been searching for stability - especially under center. Now, with Nix at the helm, they’ve found it.
He’s not just managing games; he’s commanding them. And more importantly, he’s leading a locker room that believes in itself.
Nix also pointed out that this 10-2 mark could be even better. Denver’s only two losses came back in September, both on walk-off field goals - one against the Colts, the other against the Chargers. That’s how close this team is to perfect.
“Everybody can talk about a 10-2 record and make excuses of why we have it,” Nix said. “But you still have to win games. You’re still playing NFL teams who pay their players just as much as we are paid.”
That’s a quarterback who gets it. There are no easy wins in the NFL - not in September, not in December. Every Sunday is a battle, and the Broncos have been winning theirs with a mix of grit, execution, and belief.
Denver’s defense has been stout. Their offense, efficient and timely.
And Nix? He’s been poised, confident, and unshaken - the kind of presence you want under center when the lights get brighter in January.
The Broncos aren’t asking for respect. They’re earning it - one win at a time.
And if the rest of the league hasn’t caught on yet, that’s fine. Bo Nix and company are too busy chasing something bigger.