Denver Broncos' Bo Nix Gains Praise From Teammates Talanoa Hufanga and Dre Greenlaw

Former Oregon Ducks and the present-day quarterback for the Denver Broncos Bo Nix received assistance with the defensive aspect of the game this offseason The Broncos added two ex-players from the San Francisco 49ers: linebacker Dre Greenlaw and safety Talanoa Hufanga.

Dre Greenlaw and Talanoa Hufanga Commend Bo Nix

The now Denver Bronco safety Talanoa Hufanga, had an interview with DNVR’s Zac Stevens. In this interview, Hufanga talked about his new quarterback Bo Nix.

“Even talking to Dre (Greenlaw), he was my locker partner at the ‘9ers and then we came here together, we were like ‘Man, when you got a quarterback that can go out there and really play, as a defense, you know it’s just not three and out,” Hufanga said. “There are a lot of teams like that in the NFL. So for us, it’s like ‘We got potential here.’ Why can't we come over here and help change. He’s the reason.”

Both Hufanga and Greenlaw played on some very good 49ers teams that went deep into the playoffs numerous times. They each recognize how important the quarterback position is to the teams’ success and they believe that Nix is the guy that can count on when they aren’t on the field.

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Bo Nix Aims to Expand on His Rookie Campaign

Bo Nix was selected with the 12th overall pick in the 2024 draft. NFL Draft with the Denver Broncos. Nix came from his two strongest collegiate seasons in 2022 and 2023, playing for the Oregon Ducks. Many believed that the Broncos' coach, Sean Payton He wasn’t considered worthy of such an early draft pick, but reaching for Nix paid off. The skeptics were silenced by Nix’s impressive performance and the success the Broncos had this season.

During Nix’s first season with the team, the Broncos achieved a record of 10 wins and 7 losses, securing a spot as a wildcard entry into the NFL Playoffs. This accomplishment ended an eight-season absence from the postseason for Denver. Although they were defeated in the wildcard round by the Buffalo Bills, the campaign remained highly successful overall.

In 17 games for the Broncos, Nix threw for 3,775 yards, 29 interceptions, and 12 interceptions. He also put his mobility on display with 430 yards rushing and four rushing touchdowns. Nix even snagged a touchdown reception on his lone target.

The Broncos now face high hopes of performing well in the 2025 season, which contrasts with their situation in 2024. During the previous year, the team’s projected number of wins according to various bookmakers stayed near five to six. However, as per FanDuel Sportsbook, the expected win count for the Broncos has been raised significantly to 9.5 victories for the upcoming 2025 season.

Can they capitalize on their previous season's achievements during Nix's second year?

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This piece was initially published on www.si.com/college/oregon as Denver Broncos' Bo Nix Commended by Fellow Players Talanoa Hufanga and Dre Greenlaw .