Kosport Magazine: Sean Payton Almost Drafted Patrick Mahomes, But Now Has His Eyes on Bo Nix
In the world of sports, there are always “what if” scenarios that leave fans and coaches alike wondering what could have been. One such scenario involves New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton and his almost draft pick of quarterback Patrick Mahomes in 2017. But now, as the head coach of the Denver Broncos, Payton has his sights set on another quarterback in the upcoming draft: Bo Nix.
Back in 2017, the Saints had the No. 11 overall pick and were ready to select Mahomes, but a trade between the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs changed everything. The Chiefs moved up to No. 10 and snagged Mahomes, leaving Payton and the Saints empty-handed. But now, Payton has a second chance at drafting a franchise quarterback.
Payton has high praise for Nix, citing his accuracy and intelligence as standout qualities. He even compares Nix to Mahomes, a three-time Super Bowl champion, three-time Super Bowl MVP, two-time league MVP, two-time All-Pro, and six-time Pro Bowler.
But it’s not just Nix’s on-field abilities that have caught Payton’s attention. The head coach also notes his maturity, battle-tested experience, and football family background (his father is a coach). The Broncos even sent Nix identical tests to the other quarterbacks in their draft class, and Payton was impressed with how quickly he absorbed the information.
Payton and the Broncos are confident in their choice to draft Nix, and for good reason. The quarterback room also includes Jarrett Stidham, Zach Wilson, and Ben DiNucci, giving the team a strong group of young quarterbacks to develop.
Summary:
Kosport Magazine reveals that Sean Payton, head coach of the Denver Broncos, almost drafted Patrick Mahomes in 2017 but now has his sights set on quarterback Bo Nix in the upcoming draft. Payton has high praise for Nix’s accuracy and intelligence, comparing him to Mahomes. The Broncos are confident in their choice and have a strong group of young quarterbacks to develop.
