Bo Nix was one of the pleasant surprises of last NFL season, leading his Denver Broncos much further than many thought possible. Looking ahead, Sean Payton’s team made a key addition in tight end Evan Engram, who is confident he can form a dynamic duo with the young quarterback.
In a recent conversation with the media, the former Giants tight end — who most recently played in Jacksonville — had nothing but praise for Nix, stating that he believes the talented quarterback has everything it takes to become one of the league’s best.
“He has everything that it takes to be great in this league,” Engram said of Nix, via DNVR’s Bennie Fowler. “The biggest thing that stood out to me was his presence in the pocket. He’s very calm, very collected. When the pocket does breakdown, the plays he can make on his feet while having his eyes downfield is something that you have to continue to put great talent around because that is a weapon. That is a true weapon.”
The talented tight end not only expressed excitement about joining forces with Bo Nix, but also shared how proud he feels that a franchise like the Broncos decided to place their trust in him.
Evan Engram #17 of the Jacksonville Jaguars pulls in this reception against the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 23, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.
“That was really the first time I was truly recruited since coming out of high school,” Engram said. “You know us football players, that recruitment is big because there are teams, there are these organizations, these franchises or institutions that are asking you to bring your talents to that place. That means a lot to me.“
Engram expressed excitement about the opportunity to work with Sean Payton
Many attribute last season’s impressive campaign not only to the talent on the roster, but also to the invaluable experience brought from the sideline — led, of course, by head coach Sean Payton.
Engram will now be coached by one of the most experienced head coaches in the NFL — and he’s already expressed his excitement about it: “Sitting down with Sean, it felt right. Everything kind of clicked. Everything just felt like this was the place for me.”
He also added: “The vision that he has for that is that joker role. I love the narrative of the superhero, the supervillains, I love superhero stuff. … I love creating that narrative for myself to put a little bit of healthy pressure on me too. That’s something I’m going to fully embrace. Whatever I’m asked to do, I’m going to do it to the best of my ability.”
