Broncos Face Calls to Trade for 4-Time Pro Bowler after Bo Nix Throws for 107 Yards
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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Oct 16
Broncos Face Calls to Trade for 4-Time Pro Bowler after Bo Nix Throws for 107 Yards
3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Oct 16
Summary
Denver's 4-2 start has not quieted pressure on Bo Nix after he managed just 107 passing yards on 27 attempts in the win over Seattle.
That outing intensified calls for the Broncos to explore a veteran quarterback before the Nov. 10 trade deadline, with USA Today's For The Win floating Raiders passer Kirk Cousins as a target.
Cousins has thrown 12 touchdowns against four interceptions, and the idea hinges on Las Vegas fading further after a two-game skid and a difficult stretch against Buffalo, the Rams and San Francisco.
Denver's offense has fueled the debate: it produced only 168 total yards against Seattle, its fewest in a win since 1983, and is averaging 19.0 points per game, 26th in the NFL.
Sean Payton has given no sign of a quarterback change, but Nix's post-injury regression is turning a winning season into a broader question about whether Denver can contend without outside help.