but only hard lessons came next in playoff loss Let’s start here as Denver prepares for a critical period in its team-building process: the Broncos are entering the offseason without any lingering doubt as to who will be their starting quarterback — or ...

He suffered the injury during the team's win over the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 12. The injury occurred in the first half, but he was later slammed to the ground on his back by Maxx Crosby in the second half, which likely didn't help. Nix ended up completing 70.4% of his passes for 206 yards and two touchdowns in that game.

After a postseason defeat by Buffalo, the rookie plans to attack his first NFL offseason so Denver doesn’t “get stuck in this position next year.”