Former Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons, who just retired over a week ago, makes clear where he stands on QB Bo Nix. Simmons confidently gave a statement placing Nix ahead of every QB from his draft class.

Simmons appeared on the ‘Up & Adams’ show with host Kay Adams on 7 May, 2026. They discussed the quarterbacks and the expectations regarding Denver stepping into the new NFL season.

Simmons appreciated Nix saying, “From his class, by far the best…He’s playing better than all of them.”

Simmons also mentioned that he believes there has been unnecessary disrespect towards Bo Nix, even after their fast improvement and production. He called Jaylen Waddle’s addition a solid pickup and claimed that Bo Nix was the best quarterback from his draft class, not solely based on wins.

He pointed towards Denver’s Super Bowl odds, not included in the top 10, as a disrespect for a team that has reached the AFC championship game.

Simmons stated, “I think people don’t believe in their quarterback. All he did was get his team to their first playoff appearance in eight years- I would know- and then he immediately followed that up with an AFC Championship berth.”

He described how Nix helped revive the team that struggled for stability since the Peyton Manning era.

Coming from a defender who experienced Denver’s postseason drought firsthand, Simmons statement carries experience that Nix is the face of the Broncos.

Bo Nix's Role in Denver Broncos' 2026 Season Plans

The Denver Broncos drafted Bo Nix in 2024. Broncos General Manager George Paton is doing all he can to make sure his team wins now, while focusing on QB Bo Nix’s upcoming contract extension.

NFL's Nick Shook wrote, “This partnership is aging beautifully. Back in 2024, Denver’s selection of Nix at No. 12 overall raised some eyebrows. Now, two years later, he’s cemented himself as the Broncos quarterback, having nearly led them to the Super Bowl in Year 2.”

Nick Shook expressed how crucial Nix is for the Denver. He can lead the team to claim the Super Bowl title.

In two seasons with the Broncos, Nix has started all 34 games with a record of 24-10. He recorded a pass completion rate of 64.8% for 7,706 passing yards, 54 touchdowns, and 23 interceptions. Nix's production over his first two seasons supports Simmons' high praise.

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Written by

Hetal Moleshri

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Rudra Dubey