3 reasons why Bo Nix deserves to win Offensive Rookie of the Year award 

Bo Nix had low expectations when he officially began his NFL career three months ago. After all, he was thrust immediately into a starting spot with the Denver Broncos, who had been having a quarterback carousel ever since Peyton Manning retired after Super Bowl 50 at the end of the 2015 season.

But it is now December, and he has the team looking at its first playoff berth since the era of "The Sheriff". That is a monstrous turnaround from almost a decade of mediocrity that has seen the offense fail to generate anything significant and has him looking like the odds-on favorite to win Offensive Rookie of the Year – which he should for these three reasons.

3 reasons why Bo Nix should win Offensive Rookie of the Year

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#3. Dual-threat ability

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Throughout his college career, Nix had been well-known for his mobility. Besides being a very accurate passer (breaking the FBS record for completion percentage as a redshirt senior), he was also a deadly runner, scoring a career-high 14 rushing touchdowns in his Oregon debut.

In Denver, he has once again proven that mettle. Besides throwing for almost 3,000 yards and double-digit touchdowns, he has also rushed for just over 300 and four – a dynamic offensive presence that his team has been wanting for so long.

#2. Good arsenal

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For the first time in what feels like forever, the Broncos have a good offensive cast. And it has helped Bo Nix.

Courtland Sutton is indisputably the star of the show, the one-time Pro Bowler being on track to hit at least 800 yards for the first time since 2022 when he was with Russell Wilson. Rookie Devaughn Vele and fellow veteran Lil'Jordan Humphrey have also played key supporting roles, while Javonte Williams has been capable on the ground, supplemented by Jaleen McLaughlin and rookie Audric Estime.

The tight ends, like Adam Trautman, have been mostly anonymous, but mainly because they are more run-blockers than pass-catchers. But when they do get the ball, they are nigh-impossible for secondaries to stop given their combination of size, strength, speed, and agility.

#1. Leadership

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There is a running trend when it comes to the Broncos' QB struggles over the years since Peyton Manning retired: none of them seemed to be natural leaders. Russell Wilson would seem to be the closest, but he played too terribly too often to suit that role.

Then, there is Nix. The man simply exudes bravery, confidence, and determination. He is someone who never backs down, even when his team is behind by double-digits.

Only once has he been routed – a 10-41 shellacking at the Baltimore Ravens. Otherwise, teams have struggled to defeat him – and even then, only barely.