Bo Nix gets hit in a heated Broncos practice as he edges closer to game action
- Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix took part in a full-padded practice Tuesday and was hit several times in a spirited session as he works back from two ankle surgeries.
- Nix said he welcomed the physical practice because it helps prepare him for upcoming games.
- The intensity in practice led to friction between the offense and defense, and coaches said the team could not cross the line or hurt its own players.
- Defensive coordinator Vance Joseph and offensive coordinator Davis Webb both said the team’s competitiveness was good, but it had to stay within the rules and remain a team-first effort.
- The article says Nix is preparing for his first live action against another team since breaking his right ankle in Denver’s overtime win over the Buffalo Bills in the AFC divisional round.
Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix was hit several times during a full-padded practice Tuesday as he continues his recovery from two ankle surgeries. The session was physical and at times heated, with players on both sides getting into a few tense moments.
Nix said he liked the intensity and viewed it as useful preparation for the games ahead. He said practices like that help him get ready for what he expects on the field.
The competitiveness spilled over enough to draw concern from the coaching staff. Defensive coordinator Vance Joseph said the Broncos can play aggressively, but they cannot cross the line. Offensive coordinator Davis Webb said the same, noting that the team has to keep the focus on Denver as a whole, not offense versus defense.
The story also notes that Nix is nearing his return to live game action against another team for the first time since breaking his right ankle in Denver’s overtime win over the Buffalo Bills in the AFC divisional round.
博·尼克斯在激烈的野马队训练中遭遇冲撞，逐步接近复出比赛
丹佛野马队四分卫博·尼克斯周二参加了一堂全装训练课，在他从两次脚踝手术中恢复的过程中，训练里多次遭到冲撞。当天的练习对抗性很强，场面一度有些紧张，双方球员之间出现了几次火药味十足的瞬间。
尼克斯表示，他喜欢这种强度，也认为这对即将到来的比赛很有帮助。他说，这样的训练能帮助他更好地适应赛场上的节奏。
训练中的竞争性已经让教练组开始担心。防守协调员万斯·约瑟夫表示，野马队可以打得很有侵略性，但不能越界。进攻协调员戴维斯·韦布也表示了同样的看法，并强调球队必须把注意力放在整个丹佛野马队，而不是进攻组和防守组之间的对立。
报道称，尼克斯正接近他自从在丹佛加时击败布法罗比尔队的美联分区赛中右脚踝骨折以来，第一次对阵其他球队进行实战。