Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix has been officially nominated for NFL.com's 2024 Rookie of the Year award, voted on by fans. Nix was the 12th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft, hand-selected by hea

After helping the Broncos end a nearly decade-long playoff drought, rookie quarterback Bo Nix could now cap off an impressive season with another accolade.

Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix played through a broken bone in his back in the latter part of his stellar rookie season.

The Denver Broncos season ended abruptly in Buffalo on Sunday, with the host Bills controlling the AFC Wild Card matchup in a 31-7 win. There was a bright spot for Denver in the postseason loss, something that has never happened before in NFL history.

Coach Sean Payton raged at Vance Joseph on the sideline in Buffalo. But even after the Bills stampeded the Broncos in the second half of a 31-7 loss at Highmark Stadium on Sunday, the 35,000-foot view still tells us the defense is not Denver’s problem.

Following the loss, Bo Nix surprised everyone by revealing that he had been playing with fractures in his back for about six weeks. Despite that, Nix didn't miss a single snap this season and played like a guy worthy of Offensive Rookie of the Year consideration for the majority of the season.

The Denver Broncos believe in Bo Nix for many reasons, and one of the top reasons is his toughness and leadership. Nix, the No. 12 overall pick of the 2024 draft, proved how warranted the Broncos’ belief was,