Training camp has barely gotten rolling for the Denver Broncos, but the buzz around Bo Nix and Jaylen Waddle is already building.
That matters because so much of what the Broncos want to be on offense runs through those two. If Nix takes another step as a passer and Waddle brings the kind of impact the team expects, Denver’s offense could climb to a new level and help the Broncos stay among the league’s more complete teams.
A former Broncos quarterback is already buying in. Ben DiNucci put out a short video from camp and didn’t shy away from what he saw in Nix and Waddle.
“So 2 things
- Cleanest Bo has looked mechanically in his NFL career - ball is jumping out of his hand , looks healthy
- Waddle looks fun - Broncos haven’t had that type of playmaker in years pic.twitter.com/86NP7qb2KN
- Ben DiNucci (@B_DiNucci6) July 30, 2026”
The clip was only six seconds long, but DiNucci has been in the league and knows what he’s looking at. His read on Nix’s mechanics stands out, especially because year three could be the point where the quarterback’s game starts to settle in.
Nix has had stretches where footwork was an issue, and early in his career that showed up in the pocket. He could get “happy feet,” speed up his internal clock, and miss throws he might have made with cleaner mechanics.
That’s why the mechanical side of the job matters so much. Beyond processing and understanding the game, a quarterback has to be sound with his body and his delivery. If Nix is getting to the point where that part of his game is no longer a concern, that’s a major development for Denver.
Waddle brings a different kind of jolt. His speed is obvious, and he led the league in yards per reception in his second year. With that kind of explosiveness, he can force defenses to widen out and create better looks for everyone else on the field.
It’s still early, and nothing is guaranteed. But the early signs are encouraging, and when a former NFL quarterback starts talking like this, it’s worth paying attention. The Broncos may not be perfect every week once the season begins, but they look capable of putting together one of the league’s most balanced offenses.
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