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Payton's Chess Move Paid Off
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- May 29, 2026
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Summary
Sean Payton’s bold move drafting Bo Nix 12th overall sparked controversy—many thought it was a reach—until McCarthy’s recent comments about his awkward, classroom-style QB room in Minnesota raised red flags. Meanwhile, Nix quietly dazzled: only three QBs ever threw for 3,500+ yards and 25+ TDs in their first two seasons, helping Denver win 24 games and a playoff berth. Had he stayed healthy, Nix might’ve led Denver to a Super Bowl. Payton’s “chess move” may have been genius after all. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c03357b01dc27b78