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Broncos' Sean Payton in Bo Nix Exchange video: There's some “Ferris Bueller” in the QB | News, results, highlights, statistics and rumors

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – AUGUST 11: Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10), left, talks with Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton during a drive late in the 2nd quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana on August 11, 2024. The Indianapolis Colts hosted the Denver Broncos for their first NFL preseason game in the summer of 2024. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

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Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix and head coach Sean Payton engaged in a heated exchange during Sunday's win over the Las Vegas Raiders.

After being forced to punt, Nix was seen standing on the sidelines, clearly frustrated, going back and forth with his coach.

Payton spoke about the post-game interaction.

“There’s still a little bit of Ferris Bueller in this player that we need to get rid of,” he said. “I'm talking about Bo, and I love him more than anything. Sometimes it’s my love language.”

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Payton on the sideline exchange with Bo Nix:
“There’s a little bit of Ferris Bueller in this player.” pic.twitter.com/TtX3KNB4Ba

While Payton's comparison to the iconic movie character could be a compliment in some ways, it seems like he's saying the rookie quarterback moves to the beat of his own drum, which leads to moments like Sunday's outburst.

The heated interaction between Payton and Nix was an unfortunate distraction from an otherwise solid day for the Broncos. Denver defeated the Raiders 34-18, ending an eight-game losing streak to Las Vegas.

Nix finished the game with 206 passing yards and three total touchdowns, rebounding from a poor Week 4 performance against the New York Jets. The No. 12 overall pick now has 866 passing yards and three touchdowns and also has 119 rushing yards and three touchdowns on the ground.

Nix and the Broncos started the season with two losses, but have now rattled off three wins in a row. Nix struggled to control the ball early on, throwing four interceptions in his first two games, but he has eliminated those mistakes in the last three games, leading to a winning streak.

Denver will look to continue its winning streak next week when it takes on the Los Angeles Chargers, where Payton will hope to get a little less Bueller out of his quarterback.

By Vanessa

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