When you play in the AFC West, survival depends on either a franchise quarterback or a dominant pass-rush.
Or both.
And thankfully, the Broncos are inching toward each as quarterback Bo Nix is showing no signs of a sophomore slump, and the menacing pass-rush combo of Nik Bonitto and Jonathan Cooper looks like it should only get better after its dominating 2024.
After leading the league in sacks last year, Denver’s defense is showing no signs of slowing down.
In fact, Bleacher Report’s Matt Holder believes the Bonitto-Cooper combo will be the No.