Sean Payton has a simple request to get Broncos QB Bo Nix back on track

Denver head coach Sean Payton is urging quarterback Bo Nix to adopt a more aggressive mindset, borrowing a phrase from the television series The Bear to encourage the passer to simply let it rip. This directive follows Payton reclaiming play-calling responsibilities from Davis Webb prior to a victory over the Los Angeles Chargers.

Despite the win, analyst Dan Orlovsky has highlighted a regression in the quarterback's rhythm, noting that Nix is frequently drifting into pressure despite having a clean pocket. Data from Next Gen Stats supports these concerns, showing that Nix releases the ball from an average depth of 9.05 yards, the deepest in the league.

The Broncos offense struggled significantly against the Chargers, managing only 3.7 yards per carry and 4.6 yards per pass attempt, resulting in a poor expected points added mark of -11.1. Nix acknowledged his tendency to overthink and expressed a desire to simplify his decision-making process ahead of a prime-time matchup against the Seattle Seahawks.

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