Pat Surtain shares his take on Bo Nix on Marshawn Lynch's podcast
Nix surpassed 4,200 yards from scrimmage and scored 34 touchdowns last season while helping the Broncos go 10-7 and reach the playoffs for the first time since 2015. Surtain, who was named the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year last season, came away impressed with his new quarterback.
"He came in already like mature -- you know what I mean, like league-ready," Surtain told Lynch and Robinson. "Because he had all the intangibles. Like he could throw, he could run, he's smart. Seeing it live in effect, man, it was a pleasure to watch. ... He has a lot more room to grow, too, so that's the good thing about it. And he's very confident. I just see how, you know, his leadership really struck out, like how he's able to take command of the offense, take command of the locker room. You know, as a rookie, and putting that on his back, that's a testament to him and the type of player he is. To go out there as a rookie and put on the year that he had and showcase his ability, going to the playoffs, I think that's huge for him. And it's only going to build his confidence even more."
It didn't take long for Surtain to realize last spring that Nix was a special player.
"I could vividly remember ... one of his first passes in OTAs, he threw a no-look dime across the middle," Surtain recalled. "So that just goes to show you the type of player he is. And I'm looking forward to it again."
Nix and Surtain are set to return to Broncos Park Powered by CommonSpirit next week for the start of training camp. The team's first preseason game (Aug. 9) is less than a month away (full preseason schedule). Nix and Surtain will look to build on their impressive 2024 seasons this fall.
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