Broncos Teammate Makes Strong Statement About Bo Nix After Win Over Giants
The Denver Broncos are a tight-knit group, and they win and lose as a team. So, when one fan attempted to joke about Jonathon Cooper owing Bo Nix for leading the comeback in the Broncos’ win over the New York Giants in Week 7, it was not received well.
The Broncos overcame a 19-point deficit with 33 fourth-quarter points.
Cooper let it be known that he has the utmost confidence in Nix while questioning the motivation behind the attempt at humor.
Jonathan Cooper: Bo Nix is ‘Him’
Nix threw for 175 of his 279 passing yards and both of his touchdowns during the Broncos’ fourth-quarter rally. He made NFL history for himself and the team in the process.
“If you’re @BoNix10 what are you making @JonathonCooper7 buy you?” movie director Jared Cotton posted on X on October 20. “I’d ask for A HOUSE, but maybe attach it Coop’s house, so he can come over get snacks whenever. That sounds about fair… @Broncos”
In response, Cooper asked “Why you say that? bc my quarterback is literally that him”
“Let em be brudda,” Broncos OLB Nik Bonitto told Cooper in the latter’s replies. “they so use to losing fam they’ll say anything to feel something good”
Bonitto and Cooper are close, spending time together off the field and even conducting postgame interviews alongside one another. So, it is not surprising to see the former come to the latter’s aid during an ambiguous interaction.
Nix has likewise been effusive with praise for Bonitto, Cooper, and the Broncos’ defense.
Broncos Overcame Long Odds to Beat Giants
Notably, Cooper did not mention that Nix and the Broncos’ offense had been shut out through three quarters during the contest.
They had 16 first downs to 28 for the Giants entering the fourth quarter, getting outgained 292 yards to 180 yards in that span. That disparity set the stage for their historic comeback despite having less than a 1.0% chance of victory with 6:38 to go in the game, per NFL Next Gen Stats.
Cooper and the Broncos’ defense struggled to contain the Giants’ passing game.
The Broncos’ defense allowed 387 yards to the Giants, the second-most of the season for Denver and New York.
Cooper, who led the Broncos with 1.5 of the team’s 4 sacks on Giants QB Jaxson Dart, who posted a 283-3-1 line despite a 45.4% completion rate, ruffled feathers with his comments before the game about Dart.
Jonathon Cooper Speaks Candidly About QBs
Cooper said Dart was “feeling himself” after early success taking over for former Broncos QB Russell Wilson as the Giants’ QB1.
He later clarified that he was paying a compliment to Dart.
Cooper also expressed support for former college teammate Justin Fields, whose status as the New York Jets’ starter is in question entering Week 8, after the Broncos’ win in London in Week 6. Denver recorded 9 sacks in that contest.
Up next, Bonitto, Cooper, and Nix will look to notch the Broncos’ sixth win of the season when they take on the Dallas Cowboys in Week 8.
Washington Commanders Eye Julian Okwara as Possible Replacement After Armstrong Injury
When fans thought things couldn't get much worse for the Washington Commanders injury-wise this season, another bitter blow emerged. And unfortunately for head coach Dan Quinn, it's another established presence who'll now be out for the foreseeable future.
Concerns were immediate when Dorance Armstrong Jr. went down after a few snaps of their opening drive against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 7. The defensive end hadn't practiced much throughout the week with a hamstring problem. Washington activated him for the game, but that will be the last time they see the former Kansas prospect in 2025.
After additional testing, Quinn revealed that Armstrong had suffered a significant knee injury and would be out for the remainder of the campaign. He was their most productive pass-rusher in the midst of a breakout campaign. Considering that Deatrich Wise Jr. and Javontae Jean-Baptiste are also out long-term, this already threadbare unit has been decimated.
Commanders need another edge rusher after Dorance Armstrong Jr. injury blow
Quinn also confirmed that he would be meeting with general manager Adam Peters regarding possible reinforcements. They only have Jacob Martin, Von Miller, and Preston Smith as things stand. Drake Jackson was recently acquired, but he went to injured reserve almost immediately to continue his recovery.
More is needed. Fans know it. Quinn and Peters realize it. The problem is finding the required quality with severely diminished options available.
Going down the trade route might be something to consider. Still, Peters doesn't have many assets after giving up so much for Marshon Lattimore, Laremy Tunsil, and Deebo Samuel Sr. Free agents are extremely thin on the ground, so perhaps scooping someone off a practice squad might be the best way to go.
Julian Okwara is someone the Commanders should consider. He's athletic and fits the mold of edge rushers within Quinn's system. Although he never built on a promising start to his NFL career with the Detroit Lions, he could still have some use with a smooth transition.
Okwara is currently on the Cleveland Browns practice squad after spending last season with the Arizona Cardinals, logging 18 tackles, one sack, three tackles for loss, and four pressures from 34 percent of defensive snaps. He also knows Washington's assistant general manager, Lance Newmark, well from their time together in Detroit.
It's a dart throw, and far from ideal. But desperate times call for desperate measures. Okwara hasn't made an impact in Cleveland, but it's also worth remembering that the Browns have a formidable defensive front led by All-Pro defensive end Myles Garrett.
Whether it's Okwara or something a little bolder, something needs to be done. Because make no mistake, standing pat is not an option.
