Former Broncos star defends Bo Nix after Fitzpatrick criticism
Former Broncos wide receiver Ed McCaffrey defended quarterback Bo Nix against former NFL quarterback and analyst Ryan Fitzpatrick’s criticism after Denver’s 17-14 overtime win over Seattle on October sixteenth. McCaffrey said Fitzpatrick’s remarks were harsh, that Nix’s performance had not changed and that the Broncos were 3-2. Fitzpatrick had earlier criticized Nix following the Broncos’ narrow 17-14 victory over the Seahawks on October ninth, claiming the quarterback lacked competitiveness.
The criticism followed a loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, where analysts noted a decline in Nix’s effectiveness. Nix himself had previously downplayed a statistical dip after an early-season win, describing the criticism as a narrative.