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Bo Nix Rejects TV Analysts' Advice on Fixing Broncos Offense

Nix says the Broncos' coaching staff, not former players on TV, should guide the offense.

By Felo News Desk · Published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:40:07 GMT

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix said Wednesday he will not heed the advice of former NFL quarterbacks turned TV analysts as the team works to improve a sputtering offense, according to the Associated Press.

What happened

The Broncos fell 24-14 to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, extending their 2-2 start to the season. In the loss, Nix was criticized for checking down to running backs too quickly and for avoiding runs that showcase his dual‑threat ability. Analysts Dan Orlovsky of ESPN and Hall of Famer Kurt Warner of NFL Network highlighted the quarterback’s perceived risk‑aversion and impatience.

What the reports add

Both Orlovsky and Warner suggested that the solution lay not in head coach Sean Payton reclaiming play‑calling duties from offensive coordinator Davis Webb, but in helping Nix rediscover his willingness to throw deep and to run the ball himself. The AP report notes that Nix has averaged 204.8 passing yards per game and a total of 25 rushing yards since the season began.

What was said

"Maybe for some certain life situations you can listen to older, more mature people, but when it comes to X’s and O’s, it’s all about our coaches and our players," Nix told reporters, as cited by the AP.

Orlovsky and Warner, speaking on their respective networks, said Nix appears “risk‑averse” and “too impatient to let plays develop,” according to the same source.

How it came about

The Broncos entered the 2026 season still dealing with the fallout from Bo Nix’s ankle fracture in the 2025 AFC Championship, a situation that once sparked talk of bringing retired quarterback Drew Brees back for a cameo, as Felo News reported on September 15. The injury limited Nix’s mobility, and the team has been searching for ways to restore his dual‑threat impact while balancing the new offensive scheme under Webb.

Key facts

Bo Nix rejected advice from TV analysts Dan Orlovsky and Kurt Warner. (winnipegfreepress.com)
The Broncos lost 24-14 to the San Francisco 49ers, dropping to 2-2. (winnipegfreepress.com)
Nix has averaged 204.8 passing yards and 25 rushing yards per game this season. (winnipegfreepress.com)