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Another day, another report on the injury status of quarterback Bo Nix and what he’ll be able to do in minicamp. That’s the gist of the latest news from the Denver Broncos about their QB, who is currently recovering from the broken ankle he sustained in the divisional round against the Buffalo Bills.
Wait a day or two, though, and this will probably change. Coach Sean Payton said he thinks that Nix’s ability to participate in OTAs will change before the end of the offseason program, according to an article written by Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk.
Payton seems compelled to issue daily changes on what’s going on with his quarterback, and at this point it seems like he can’t help himself. Nix didn’t take part in today’s OTAs, but in early may Payton said there was a “good chance” Nix would practice in June.
Payton added that Nix has made progress in his recovery, but it’s anyone’s guess if he’s fudging some with that statement.
“I think we’ll see him in that role, you don’t see the pre-practice, but he’s been throwing,” Payton said. “And I do think in our third week when you guys are out here for three straight days, I think you’ll see more of a role,” Payton said, via Will Petersen of 104.3 The Fan.
What Payton seems to want to say is that Payton is actually on the field and throwing, but he can’t go there yet because it isn’t actually happening. As a result he keeps throwing out statements that are basically media teases, after which he’s forced to update them to align with reality.
It’s a strange process, and it started right after the injury when Payton revealed aspects of Nix’s medicals and stated the QB has a “predisposition” to this kind of injury. Since then it’s been one step forward and two steps back in Nix’s status, and sometimes it’s the other way around.
The one reason this does matter is that the Broncos have traded for receiver Jaylen Waddle, and Payton would undoubtedly like to see his quarterback start to develop some chemistry with Waddle on the field.
Another reason that’s more speculative is about Nix’s mobility when he does get back on the field. The Broncos use a lot of rollouts and movement as part of their offensive design, and Nix’s ability to do that is vital. Payton would probably prefer to know sooner rather than later if he’s going to have to make significant changes, but right now he can’t go there, either.
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Wait a day or two, though, and this will probably change. Coach Sean Payton said he thinks that Nix’s ability to participate in OTAs will change before the end of the offseason program, according to an article written by Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk.
Payton seems compelled to issue daily changes on what’s going on with his quarterback, and at this point it seems like he can’t help himself. Nix didn’t take part in today’s OTAs, but in early may Payton said there was a “good chance” Nix would practice in June.
Payton added that Nix has made progress in his recovery, but it’s anyone’s guess if he’s fudging some with that statement.
“I think we’ll see him in that role, you don’t see the pre-practice, but he’s been throwing,” Payton said. “And I do think in our third week when you guys are out here for three straight days, I think you’ll see more of a role,” Payton said, via Will Petersen of 104.3 The Fan.
What Payton seems to want to say is that Payton is actually on the field and throwing, but he can’t go there yet because it isn’t actually happening. As a result he keeps throwing out statements that are basically media teases, after which he’s forced to update them to align with reality.
It’s a strange process, and it started right after the injury when Payton revealed aspects of Nix’s medicals and stated the QB has a “predisposition” to this kind of injury. Since then it’s been one step forward and two steps back in Nix’s status, and sometimes it’s the other way around.
The one reason this does matter is that the Broncos have traded for receiver Jaylen Waddle, and Payton would undoubtedly like to see his quarterback start to develop some chemistry with Waddle on the field.
Another reason that’s more speculative is about Nix’s mobility when he does get back on the field. The Broncos use a lot of rollouts and movement as part of their offensive design, and Nix’s ability to do that is vital. Payton would probably prefer to know sooner rather than later if he’s going to have to make significant changes, but right now he can’t go there, either.
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