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
#3. Dual-threat ability
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.