Bo Nix reacts to Broncos’ stadium announcement

Second-year quarterback Bo Nix couldn't help but express his thoughts after the Denver Broncos announced on Tuesday that its new stadium will be built at the historic Burnham Yard, with the target date for completion slated for 2031.

The Empower Field at Mile High has been the home of the Broncos since 2001. Prior to that, they played at Mile High Stadium from 1960 to 2000. Now, the new stadium promises to be an even bigger and more modern structure.

The Broncos released a video about the development, which Nix shared on X. He didn't hide his excitement and expressed his gratitude to team owners Greg Penner and Carrie Walton Penner.

“Let’s GO. What an exciting opportunity for our team, our fans, and this city. Thank you, Greg and Carrie Penner for your vision and leadership. Can’t wait!” wrote the 25-year-old signal-caller.

Nix had an impressive rookie campaign with the Broncos, leading them to a 10-7 record. He was a finalist for Offensive Rookie of the Year after throwing for 3,775 yards and 29 touchdowns.

He's clearly the cornerstone of the Broncos' future, but it's hard to predict if he will still be with the team when the new stadium opens in 2031.

As Greg Penner said, they still have a long way to go for the important milestone.

“It's our goal to have world-class facilities for this team and for our fans, obviously, with the rich tradition and history in Mile High, and find something that fans would love as a site that has proximity to that and Denver. We couldn't be more excited about Burnham Yard as the preferred site to build a new stadium and an incredible year-round destination,” said the Broncos boss in the video.

According to reports, the new venue will have restaurants, retail stores, office spaces, and hotels, among others, which are expected to drive more economic opportunities in Denver.

“I think it's really important to have an open and transparent process as we go through the couple of years of planning. We'll get lots of input from others in the community, and we're looking forward to that,” added Greg Penner.

The new stadium reportedly costs at least $2 billion.

Texans Planning Bigger Role for Nick Chubb

Expect to see some more Nick Chubb in the Houston Texans' offense after a solid Week 1 showing.

Following Houston's season opener loss vs. the LA Rams, 9-14, Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans was still impressed by what he saw from Chubb in his debut since signing in June. In all, Chubb finished with 13 carries for 60 yards on the ground, averaging 4.6 yards a carry and leading the way in touches throughout the running back room.

And moving forward into the year, Ryans says he wants to lean on Chubb a bit more in the backfield.

"I think Chubb ran the ball really well," Ryans said in an interview with Texans Radio. "We tried to mix it up with the backs– got Woody some touches, Dameon [Pierce]– we're going to try to lean in with Chubb a little bit more."

"He deserves it. He’s shown that he continues to get better as the game went on. You saw him running stronger, finishing plays in a physical manner. So, we've got to get him going a little bit more, and I think he can really help us."

Chubb has seemingly made a super strong impression in the Texans' building since arriving on his one-year, $5 million deal in the offseason, and without Joe Mixon in the fold as he deals with a foot injury that has placed him on the Injured Reserve for at least the first four weeks of the year, the door has opened for Chubb to have some major responsibility in this scoring unit.

Chubb sits in the Texans' running back room alongside veteran Dameon Pierce, rookie Woody Marks, and team captain Dare Ogunbowale to share the workload with– certainly a group that faced a fair share of questions before the season, of just how the responsibilities would be divided in the backfield.

But, as Chubb continues to prove he's healthy from last season and the most productive guy in the room, Ryans clearly wants to get the ball in his hands in the run game while they deal with Mixon's absence– however long that may be– and bank on his physicality and consistent improvements to be a driving force in their work on the ground.

Chubb has reportedly been consistent and hard-working for the Texans dating back to training camp, has clear respect in the locker room from teammates and the coaching staff, and of course, has a proven track record in the league of being one of the better runners of the football in recent history while at his peak production.

That doesn't mean you won't see guys like Pierce, Marks, and Ogunbowale get some occasional reps their way as well, but if Ryans' comments prove true, we could very well be looking at the start of Chubb being a real bellcow in Houston.