"I know I’m a starting quarterback in this league. I have no doubts about that," Broncos QB Jarrett Stidham said in 2024.

Nix has developed a reputation a comeback artist in the NFL. His next figures to be a lengthy one after Tuesday’s surgery.

Sean Payton has to express confidence in Jarrett Stidham.

The Denver Broncos took a beating in their victory over the Buffalo Bills, including losing Bo Nix for the remainder of the season. In the wake of that physically costly win, the Broncos have injuries beyond Nix as they prepare to host the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game.

One rival executive isn't so sure whether the Denver Broncos will be worse off with Jarrett Stidham at quarterback instead of Bo Nix.

Tebow led the Broncos to a miraculous victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2011, an overtime victory with an 80-yard touchdown strike to late Ring of Famer Demaryius Thomas on the first play of the extra session. Ironically, Nix led the Broncos to their latest postseason victory, also in overtime.

Ben DiNucci was working as an NFL analyst for CBS before he signed with the Broncos, and he reacted to the Bo Nix injury on TV one day before signing.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/panthers/onsi as NFL insider ironically suggests Cam Newton as option for Broncos after Bo Nix injury. The Denver Broncos beat the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50. Their ferocious defensive line made light work of Carolina's blockers and wreaked havoc on Cam Newton.