Broncos QB Bo Nix Isn’t Letting the Noise Drown Out a 10-2 Season
Bo Nix hears the chatter - the critiques about schedule strength, the whispers that the defense carries the team, the dismissals of a 10-2 record. But the Broncos quarterback isn’t buying into any of it. In fact, he’s embracing what this team has built, and he’s not afraid to say it.
“Absolutely,” Nix said when asked if he’s proud of where the Broncos stand. “The worst thing you can do is let other people tear down a 10-2 record.”
And he’s got a point. In the NFL, where parity reigns and every Sunday is a battle, wins don’t come cheap - no matter who’s on the schedule. The Broncos have stacked 10 of them, and Nix sees that as a testament to the work that’s gone in behind the scenes.
“Everybody can talk about a 10-2 record and make excuses of why we have it, but you still have to win games,” Nix said. “You’re still playing NFL teams who play their players just as much as we’re paid.”
That’s the kind of perspective that resonates in a locker room. Nix isn’t just defending the record - he’s defending the grind.
He knows where this franchise has been. The Broncos have had their glory years, sure, but they’ve also weathered some tough seasons.
Now, with a young quarterback at the helm and momentum building, the energy feels different.
“It just takes a couple guys who get it back on track,” Nix said. “Then all of a sudden, we’re 10-2 and right where we want to be in every aspect of our season.”
There’s a confidence in his voice, but it’s not cocky - it’s rooted in belief. The Broncos aren’t looking to rest on what they’ve done. Nix made it clear: it’s about what comes next.
“We believe we could’ve been even better,” he said. “It’s all about moving forward. It’s the next mentality, next game.”
That kind of mindset - eyes forward, never satisfied - is exactly what you want from a quarterback leading a team into the stretch run of the season.
Chiefs OC Matt Nagy Sees Next-Level Growth in Patrick Mahomes
Patrick Mahomes has been dazzling fans with off-platform throws and highlight-reel plays for years. But according to Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy, the reigning MVP is still evolving - and this season, it’s happening in the pocket.
“We always talk about his feet,” Nagy said. “Mentally, this year we talked a little bit more about aggressiveness for all of us. I think he’s done a great job with that.”
But it’s not just about aggression. It’s about control.
Mahomes is showing a new layer to his game - one that doesn’t always make the highlight reel but wins games. It’s the discipline to take what the defense gives him, to check it down when the big play isn’t there.
“He had three of those last week,” Nagy said. “That’s growth.
You had three plays where it’s okay; it’s not there. Check it down in the back, check it down to the tight end, make it second-and-three instead of second-and-10.”
That’s the kind of decision-making that extends drives and keeps the offense on schedule - and it’s a sign of a quarterback who’s not just playing the game, but mastering it.
Nagy also praised Mahomes’ improvement in play-action execution and his commitment to staying within the structure of the offense.
“He has really done an amazing job of sticking true to what we want to do, progression-wise, within the concepts,” Nagy said. “Then he’s the most competitive human being I’ve been around.”
That competitive fire was on full display in the Chiefs’ most recent game, when Mahomes led a late touchdown drive with the kind of poise and urgency that’s become his trademark.
“When we get the touchdown at the end of the game, he was ready to roll and go down there and win the game,” Nagy said. “That’s just who he is.”
As the Chiefs gear up for the final stretch of the season, Mahomes isn’t just leading - he’s evolving. And if this version of him continues to grow, the rest of the league should be paying close attention.
Former Coach Antonio Pierce Paints a Bleak Picture for the Raiders
The Raiders’ season has been filled with more questions than answers, and former head coach Antonio Pierce didn’t hold back when asked about the state of the franchise.
“They might need decades to fix this bad boy,” Pierce said during a CBS appearance. “I’m just saying.”
It’s a blunt assessment, but one that reflects the instability the Raiders have faced in recent years. Coaching turnover, front office shakeups, and inconsistent play have all contributed to a team struggling to find its footing.
“One and done, one and done, one and done … is there another coach gone? Another coordinator?”
Pierce asked rhetorically. “Listen, there’s gonna be something I talk about a little later where everybody’s pointing fingers.
But at some point, point there and the thumb points back.”
It’s a telling comment - one that speaks to a culture of blame rather than accountability. And it underscores just how far the Raiders may have to go to build something sustainable.
Geno Smith Still Believes in His Future Despite a Tough Season
It’s been a rough year for Geno Smith in silver and black, but the veteran quarterback isn’t throwing in the towel. Despite the team’s struggles and his own up-and-down play, Smith remains confident that his story isn’t finished.
He believes there’s still a bright future ahead - even if this season hasn’t gone the way anyone hoped.
For the Raiders, that kind of resolve could be a building block. Whether Smith is part of the long-term plan or not, having veterans who stay locked in through adversity is a must for any team trying to rebuild from the ground up.