Broncos legend Terrell Davis shares his thoughts on rookie QB Bo Nix's potential and what he brings to Denver, while also reflecting on the disappointment surrounding Russell Wilson's stint with the team. The Denver Broncos opened Week 7 in dominating fashion , taking down the New Orleans Saints 33-10 on Thursday. The game also marked former Saints coach Sean Payton's return to New Orleans.
Payton coached the Saints to the franchise's lone Super Bowl victory in 2010. In April, Payton and the Denver Broncos' front office decided to draft quarterback Bo Nix in the first round. The former Oregon standout won the starting job coming out of training camp and has already experienced some ups and downs during his young NFL career.
But on Thursday night, Nix added his name to the Broncos' history books. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix scrambles as he looks for a receiver during the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, on Sept.
22. (AP Photo/Chris OMeara) The win over New Orleans improved Denver's record to 4-3 and allowed Nix to match the Broncos' record for wins by a rookie quarterback. Two-time Super Bowl winner and Pro Football Hall of Famer John Elway previously set the mark in 1983.
The team finished that season with a 4-7 record. GREG OLSEN: WHY AIDAN HUTCHINSON IS 'IRREPLACEABLE' FOR LIONS In 2019, quarterback Drew Lock went 4-1 in five starts during his rookie campaign. Nix said .
