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Broncos superstar CB Patrick Surtain II throws his full support behind Bo Nix
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Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II voiced his support for Bo Nix on Tuesday, pointing to the quarterback's preparation and commitment to his teammates.
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The endorsement comes with the Broncos atop the AFC West at 6-2 following Sunday's 28-24 home victory vs. the Kansas City Chiefs. Nix has helped the Broncos maintain that winning record despite criticism of his passing efficiency.
Surtain discussed his quarterback during an interview with NFL insider Jordan Schultz, who posted the clip Tuesday on X, formerly Twitter. Schultz released the full conversation on his YouTube channel earlier the same day.
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"When I look at Bo, man, I see the work that he puts in each and every week. I see how much he cares about success, how much he cares about winning, how much he cares about the team. There's no other quarterback I'll go to bat for other than Bo Nix , because he shows up when it matters."
Surtain's backing carries the perspective of a teammate who sees the Broncos quarterback's approach throughout the week. The cornerback also described him as a selfless leader and competitor who rallies the players around him.
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Nix, the No. 12 overall selection out of Oregon in 2024, is in his third NFL season. Questions about his completion percentage, yards per attempt and downfield passing have persisted alongside Denver's results.
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Surtain returned vs. the Chiefs after missing Weeks 5 through 7 with a high ankle sprain suffered vs. the San Francisco 49ers in Week 4.
The 2024 NFL Defensive Player of the Year rejoined a Broncos team sitting atop the AFC West. His comments offered an endorsement of Nix from one of Denver's most accomplished players.
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