The Atlanta Falcons selected quarterback Michael Penix in the first round of April's NFL Draft, but they were nearly swayed by now-Denver Broncos passer Bo Nix.
sent an extensive contingency headlined by head coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot to the University of Washington.for roughly half an hour on a windy day. Penix ultimately impressed Atlanta enough to be the team's first-round draft choice at No. 8 overall a few weeks later.
Nix has completed 63.6% of his passes for 1,968 yards, 10 touchdowns and six interceptions. He's added 291 yards and four scores on the ground. Morris touted Broncos coach Sean Payton for generating easy completions for Nix, an important part in creating comfort for young quarterbacks. "He's done a great job of using his legs -- I think he's really taken the league by storm with his ability to run and all those type of things."
"He's definitely a guy that was a competitor. He was sharp. He was fun to be around, and it looks like that's how he's playing," Morris said. "He's feisty. He's got an edge to him. He's not afraid to use his legs. He's learning every single day. He's got a growth mindset about him."
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