Brian Baldinger is a Boliever.
The NFL Network analyst took to Twitter/X during Sunday’s preseason game between the Denver Broncos and Green Bay Packers to declare Bo Nix the starting quarterback.
“Here’s Bo Nix on a little rollout right here,” Baldinger says in his video. “Tim Patrick over the middle — [the] right read, two drives, two scores. Bo Nix, the starting quarterback Week 1 for these Denver Broncos.”
.@Broncos @BoNix10 2 drives 2 scores. Broncos found there starting QB. Checked all the boxes. #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/lc5M5c8CYN
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) August 19, 2024
And more:
.@Broncos @BoNix10 and Sean Payton are in sync; the way a QB and Play Caller have to be and the early results is a strong working relationship that has been productive. The key is how well the TEAM is responding to Nix. #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/eFNLy8dF8u
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) August 20, 2024
Sean Payton, of course, holds the actual authority to name Bo Nix the starter, but he’s not doing so, at least not just yet. Payton could announce a starter before the Broncos return to practice on Wednesday, but the coach was not willing to make a declaration after Sunday’s preseason game.
“I’m not announcing any starting quarterback tonight,” Payton said on Sunday. “I’ll let you guys know when the time comes.”
Nix went 8-of-9 passing for 80 yards with one touchdown and no turnovers in a 27-2 win over the Packers. He certainly looks like Denver’s QB1.
