Payton Defends Nix Against Analyst Criticism

Broncos coach Sean Payton responded to former NFL player and current Fox analyst Geoff Schwartz, who claimed Nix doesn't 'push the ball down the field all that often.' Payton tweeted, 'Always easy to tell who works at it and who doesn't,' emphasizing that Schwartz's assessment was the opposite of reality. afsport.lat

Payton explained he couldn't resist commenting on what he called a 'silly' take, noting that Schwartz made the criticism despite playing at Oregon where Nix also played. The coach emphasized the importance of watching players live rather than just on tape, suggesting that firsthand observation reveals different insights.