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Chiefs players blindly pick Bo Nix over Patrick Mahomes based on stats

When asked to blindly choose between two QBs based on 2024 stats, Chiefs players picked Bo Nix over Patrick Mahomes in a DNVR interview.

Before the Super Bowl against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Kansas City Chiefs players were made available for interviews during Super Bowl Media Week in New Orleans leading up to the Big Game.

Zac Stevens of DNVR Broncos caught up with several Chiefs players last week and asked them to choose between two quarterbacks based on blind stats. The first quarterback threw 26 touchdowns with 11 interceptions. The second quarterback threw 29 touchdowns against 12 interceptions.

Six of the eight players chose the second QB (29 TDs). The seventh “barely” picked the first QB and another player simply asked, “Which one was Patrick Mahomes?”

Stevens then revealed to the players that the first QB with 29 touchdowns was Bo Nix, while the QB with 26 was Mahomes. Check out the video:

Nix went 22-of-30 for 215 yards with two touchdowns against the Chiefs in Week 10 while Mahomes went 28-of-42 for 266 yards with one score in that contest. They’re set to face off again (twice) in 2025.

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Spencer Rattler shares what he learned from Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts

Spencer Rattler reflected on the impact Jalen Hurts had on his career when they were college teammates at Oklahoma:

Super Bowl media week has been a great opportunity to hear about lots of different topics regarding former and current Saints players. One of the more recent discussions happened with 2024 rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler, who was asked what Jalen Hurts impressed on him when they were together for a year at Oklahoma, and what he learned about him.

Rattler had high praise for him: “Yeah, you know I was only around him for a year, but it was a great year for me to learn. I was a young guy, obviously he was a proven guy in college, and exactly what he was doing back then he’s doing now. You know, he’s winning, he’s serious about his craft, very focused, doesn’t play around too much and you gotta respect that and take a few things from that, learn from that.”

The two of them would overlap with the Sooners in 2019 before Hurts would go on to be drafted, while Rattler stuck around through 2021 before heading to South Carolina. While the chance to learn was only limited to one season, it is clear that Rattler took a lot from him based on this quote.

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Peyton Manning trolls brother Eli in funny Tylenol commercial

Peyton Manning: “Everybody has something that gives them a headache. For me, it’s my brother Eli. In fact, I call my headaches Eli’s.”

Peyton Manning and Eli Manning were the NFL’s most popular brothers for nearly two decades, and they have remained in the spotlight even after hanging up their cleats.

The brothers often allude to a fierce sibling rivalry in their public appearances, even if that’s perhaps not a reflection of reality. In his latest commercial for Tylenol, Peyton continued the bit.

“Everybody has something that gives them a headache,” Manning says in the ad. “For me, it’s my brother Eli. In fact, I call my headaches Eli’s. And when I feel an Eli coming on, I reach for Tylenol.

“These rapid release gels always bring fast relief. No matter how bad an Eli it is — whether its a tension Eli, a cluster Eli, or even a sinus Eli. I just pop a few of these guys and I’m right as rain.”

Click the post below to watch the commercial:

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Manning, 48, won two Super Bowls during his decorated NFL career. He retired in 2016 after winning Super Bowl 50 with the Denver Broncos.

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Saints coach candidate has ‘ton of respect’ for QB Derek Carr

There have been rumors about Kellen Moore not liking the Saints QB situation, but when asked, the head coach candidate said he has ‘a ton of respect’ for Derek Carr:

As the attention on Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore is in full focus this week in New Orleans before Super Bowl LIX, many local media members have been able to get a gauge for what he thinks of the Saints organization and more specifically, his thoughts on quarterback Derek Carr.

Moore, as a former Boise State standout, was asked about his matchup with Carr back in college, (a 57-7 blowout win for his Broncos) but quickly shifted to give praise to Carr and his body of work in the league.

“I’ve known Derek for a long time, tons of respect for him as a quarterback in this league. He’s had a tremendous career and done a lot of really good things,” Moore told reporters this week.

There were some reports prior to this statement regarding Moore’s potential concerns in the Saints quarterback room, however it is just about a guarantee that Carr will be the teams signal caller if Moore does take the teams head coaching job. Carr as his contract stands, will account for $51.5 million of the team’s salary cap for next season. If Carr was to be cut prior to June 1, the team would take on $50.1 million in dead money, meaning the team is more likely to restructure Carr’s and keep him than to move on from him at anytime in the near future. At least Moore is a fan of Carr’s game, if the Saints are indeed able to hire him as their new head coach.

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Cam Newton wouldn’t trade his MVP award for a Super Bowl ring

Cam Newton said he wouldn’t trade his NFL MVP award for a Super Bowl ring, noting that Brad Johnson, Trent Dilfer and Nick Foles won titles.

Former Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton had a brilliant season in 2015, totaling 4,473 yards from scrimmage and scoring 45 touchdowns. He took home NFL MVP honors following that impressive campaign.

In the Super Bowl, though, Newton and the Panthers were dominated by Von Miller and the Denver Broncos, who won 24-10. During a recent interview with ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith on First Take, Newton said he would not trade his MVP award for a Super Bowl ring.

“Let me remind you — Brad Johnson won a Super Bowl,” Newton said. “Trent Dilfer won a Super Bowl. Respectfully, Nick Foles won a Super Bowl. So, yes, when you look at those guys and you say, ‘What’s more important? Would you have preferred to win a Super Bowl?’ I think that’s a humble approach.”

Newton went completed 18-of-41 passes for 265 yards with one interception and two fumbles in Carolina’s loss to Denver in Super Bowl 50 following the 2015 season. He’d rather have that result than give up his MVP award, which is an interesting choice.

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Jayden Daniels and Commanders will host Bo Nix’s Broncos in 2025

A must-watch QB showdown: Jayden Daniels and the Commanders will host Bo Nix and the Broncos in 2025.

Two years after they shared a stage at the 2023 Heisman Trophy ceremony, quarterbacks Jayden Daniels and Bo Nix are set to face off on the field during the 2025 NFL season.

Daniels won the Heisman Trophy with 2,029 total points following the 2023 college football season. Nix (885 points) finished third in the voting behind Michael Penix (1,701 points) and Daniels.

Penix sat behind Kirk Cousins for most of his rookie year before starting the Atlanta Falcons’ final three games down the stretch. Nix had an impressive first year with the Denver Broncos, but it was Daniels who took home Rookie of the Year honors following his remarkable performance with the Washington Commanders in 2024.

Daniels (the No. 2 pick in last year’s draft) and Nix (the No. 12 pick) will always be connected. Next season, they will face off at Northwest Stadium when the Commanders host the Broncos on a to-be-announced date.

Broncos schedule of 2025 opponents

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Kansas City Chiefs Kansas City Chiefs
Los Angeles Chargers Los Angeles Chargers
Las Vegas Raiders Las Vegas Raiders
Jacksonville Jaguars Houston Texans
Tennessee Titans Indianapolis Colts
Dallas Cowboys Philadelphia Eagles
New York Giants Washington Commanders
Cincinnati Bengals New York Jets
Green Bay Packers

Denver’s complete 2025 schedule with dates and times will be announced this spring, likely in May. The Daniels-Nix showdown will be one to circle on the calendar.

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Broncos aim to draft and develop talent, as they have been

The Broncos have added players including Pat Surtain, Nik Bonitto, Riley Moss and Bo Nix in the last four drafts. That’s a winning formula.

Last year, the Denver Broncos took on a $53 million “dead money” salary cap hit after coach Sean Payton opted to release quarterback Russell Wilson.

With limited remaining cap space, the Broncos weren’t able to make many big splashes in free agency, so they were forced to field a young squad in 2024. Going forward, that could prove to be a positive for the franchise.

“Sean was all-in last year,” general manager George Paton said on Jan. 15. “We had no choice. We could’ve taken less of a [cap] hit last year, but we wanted to take [a bigger] hit because we were going to go young. Sean emphasized that to the coaches. We’re playing our young players. The Riley Mosses of the world. The Nik Bonittos. We’re playing our young players, developing them.

“That came from Sean, and I and Greg [Penner]. He understands the importance of the draft. Some of his best years are because of some of those drafts that he had. The 2017 draft… I can’t remember the years, but he talks about them a lot… Sean understands the importance of draft, develop. We did it this year, but if there is a veteran out there that we like and can help our football team, we’ll certainly be interested.”

Denver plans to be measured again during free agency this spring, with the team continuing to focus on drafting and developing long-term talent. That is a winning formula for teams that draft the right players.

After adding Bo Nix, Jonah Elliss, Marvin Mims, Riley Moss, Nik Bonitto, Pat Surtain, Quinn Meinerz and Jonathon Cooper in the last four drafts, the Broncos certainly appear to be capable of drafting their way to success going forward.

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Jayden Daniels wins Offensive Rookie of the Year over Bo Nix

Jayden Daniels won the NFL’s Offensive Rookie of the Year award over Bo Nix. Both QBs appear to have bright futures in the NFL.

It’s no surprise, but it’s now official: Jayden Daniels is the NFL’s 2024 Offensive Rookie of the Year, as voted on by the Associated Press.

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix had one of the best rookie seasons in NFL history in 2024, but Daniels was even better. The Washington Commanders’ rookie ended the regular season with a 12-5 record and then helped his team reach the NFC Championship game. Quite an impressive first season in the NFL.

Nix completed 66.3% of his passes for 3,775 yards and 29 touchdowns against 12 interceptions this season. Daniels posted a 69% completion rate with 3,568 yards, 25 touchdowns and nine interceptions.

Nix was sacked 24 times and fumbled three times. Daniels was sacked 47 times and fumbled five times. On the ground, Nix totaled 430 rushing yards, 41 first downs and four touchdowns. Daniels rushed for 891 yards, 55 first downs and six scores, clearly separating from Nix in that category.

Nix also caught a touchdown pass in 2024, a feat that Daniels did not match. Both QBs deserve recognition for their impressive rookie seasons, and they appear to have bright futures in the NFL.

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Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes praises Commanders QB Jayden Daniels’ rookie season: ‘Extremely talented’

Kansas City #Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes praises Washington #Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels’ rookie season: ‘Extremely talented’ | @EdEastonJr

The NFL’s future is bright, with the recent class of rookies having an immediate impact on their teams in 2024. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who is viewed as the face of the league, expressed high praise for Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels during Wednesday’s press conference.

“I mean, extremely talented.” said Mahomes. “but i think from watching the tape, especially watching the games he played against the Eagles this year, it was cool even to see his progression throughout the season from the games that he played, and you could tell he got better and better.”

Daniels is the favorite to win Offensive Rookie of the Year honors at this year’s NFL Honors ceremony. He led Washington to the NFC Championship game, falling to the Philadelphia Eagles and creating a reel for Mahomes and the Chiefs to work off of for Super Bowl LIX.

“That’s what you want to do in the NFL. You can be talented and make all the throws, but can you progress? Can you learn what defenses are doing to account for you and get better from that? He seems like he did that all year long,” said Mahomes. “It’s going to be just the start of a great career. So, extremely talented, great football player and deserves all the honors that he’ll get.”

Daniels finished the season with 25 touchdowns, only nine interceptions, 891 rushing yards, and five touchdowns. The evolution of the quarterback position has been connected to Mahomes’ unparalleled greatness as more young players follow his path as a role model.

Peyton Manning gives his take on Bo Nix’s rookie season

Peyton Manning said the “sky’s the limit” for Broncos quarterback Bo Nix, and Coach Manning wishes Nix had been able to attend the Pro Bowl.

Former Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning was in Orlando last week to coach the AFC squad at the 2025 Pro Bowl.

While speaking to media members at the Pro Bowl, Manning gave his take on rookie quarterback Bo Nix’s first season with Sean Payton.

“Bo played great,” Manning said, via DenverSports.com’s Andrew Mason. “He and Sean — Sean being the play caller —  like I said, good continuity. Same system all year. Some of these rookie quarterbacks had two different play-callers in their first years. So, Bo benefited from a good system with Sean and good rapport with his receivers and played at a real high level.”

Nix, a fourth alternate, had a chance to be added to the AFC’s Pro Bowl roster but he declined due to a pre-planned surgery.

“[He] had a chance to be down here,” Manning said, via Mason. “I wish he could have come down here. I think it would have benefited him to be around pros like Joe Burrow. So, anyway, he’s — great first year and sky’s the limit, I think, for him.”

Nix had one of the best rookie seasons in NFL history, finishing the year with a 66.3% completion rate, totaling 3,775 passing yards and 29 touchdowns while adding 430 rushing yards and four scores on the ground. Nix appears to have a bright future in the NFL, and he’ll likely join Manning at a future Pro Bowl.

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