Fox Sports Analyst Questions Broncos QB Nix Ahead of New Season

scrutiny of Fox Corporation personality Jason McIntyre. Speaking on “The Herd,” McIntyre delivered a stark assessment of the quarterback’s mechanics, specifically criticizing his performance over the middle of the field.

McIntyre argued that Nix struggles significantly in that area, stating the quarterback avoids the middle because of ineffective execution. He backed up his critique with specific statistics from the previous season. According to McIntyre, Nix posted a 36.7% completion percentage on passes traveling 15 or more yards in the air, placing him 24th in the league. Additionally, he noted that Nix’s passer rating on those deep throws was 79.8, ranking 21st, and that he was tied for the second-most interceptions in the NFL on deep balls with six.

The commentary from a Fox Sports figure comes as media discourse surrounding the quarterback intensifies. Earlier in the offseason, Pro Football Focus ranked Nix 19th among projected starters, while CBS Sports labeled him among the league’s most overrated signal-callers. McIntyre suggested that the team’s decision to shift play-calling duties to Davis Webb might indicate frustration within the organization, though he conceded that theory is speculative.

Despite the criticism regarding downfield passing, statistical data shows areas where the quarterback excelled. In the 2025 season, he ranked first among qualified quarterbacks in sack percentage at 3.47% and took the second-fewest sacks with 22. He also posted a 1.8% interception rate and led the league with seven game-winning drives. These contributions helped guide the Broncos to a 14-3 record.

Fox Corporation, the media conglomerate behind the platform airing the critique, is currently trading at $55.31. The stock is up 1.79% from the previous close of $54.34.

What to watch

• The Denver Broncos’ performance in the upcoming season as Nix enters his third year.
• Fox Corporation’s quarterly earnings to assess the performance of its sports programming segment.

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