Like Peyton Manning before him, Bo Nix has fully bought into the city of Denver.
Now entering his second year with the Denver Broncos and his first offseason as the unquestioned starting quarterback, Nix went on a sports tour this spring, visiting the Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche before later throwing out a first pitch for the Colorado Rockies.
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Speaking at the NFL’s annual league meetings in March, Broncos owner Greg Penner was asked about the team’s quarterback embracing the city of Denver.
“I’d say the first and most important thing is he’s totally focused on football,” Penner said. “It’s been great. He’s been in the facility this offseason, getting in his workouts and treatment with the other players and building those relationships. At the same time, it was fun to see him at the Nuggets game and an Avalanche game in the same weekend.
“I think that’s great for him, just for the fans to see him out and about in the community and [he is] starting to get involved in some community efforts. I know he did some hospital visits, and he’s going to be hosting a youth camp. Again, he’s totally focused on football and understands there’s some other things that go with it. He’s a worker and going to continue to improve.”
Nix, 25, is now the face of the franchise. He has not yet reached Manning levels of adoration in the city, but Denver is falling in love with the young quarterback. Up next for Nix is the team’s quest to win the AFC West and return to the playoffs in 2025. The city will be behind them.
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This article originally appeared on Broncos Wire: NFL: Greg Penner says Broncos QB Bo Nix ‘totally focused on football’