From EssentiallySports · Krushna Prasad Pattnaik · · 1m
Bo Nix Criticized for QB Performance After Broncos Win
Former NFL QB Ryan Fitzpatrick calls Bo Nix's lack of competitive spirit disrespectful to the quarterback position after Broncos beat Seahawks.
In brief
Former NFL QB Ryan Fitzpatrick calls Bo Nix's lack of competitive spirit disrespectful to the quarterback position after Broncos beat Seahawks. Bo Nix's poor performance in the Week 6 game led Ryan Fitzpatrick to criticize his lack of competitive spirit and trust in coaching. Originally reported by EssentiallySports.
Broncos secure overtime win
The Denver Broncos won 17-14 in overtime against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 6.
Bo Nix's second-half struggles
Bo Nix completed 17-of-27 passes for 107 yards with two extra yards on four carries.
Ryan Fitzpatrick's criticism
Ryan Fitzpatrick called Bo Nix's performance disrespectful to the quarterback position due to lack of competitive spirit.
“It’s almost disrespectful to the quarterback position how he’s playing football right now”
Fitzpatrick's specific complaints
Fitzpatrick criticized Nix for not throwing the ball, lack of trust in coaching, and poor decision-making in critical situations.
“First of all, the guy doesn’t want to throw the ball. That’s fine. He’s throwing to the flats, he’s throwing behind, but he has no trust from his coach.”
Consequence for Nix
Nix needs to rediscover his competitive spark before the Week 7 game against the Arizona Cardinals on October 25.
The key point
Bo Nix's poor performance in the Week 6 game led Ryan Fitzpatrick to criticize his lack of competitive spirit and trust in coaching.
