Shannon Sharpe#42 of 87 NFL pundits · Sep 4, 2026
In a read-ad segment, Sharpe predicted Bo Nix would have a huge breakout year with more passing yards and rushing yards, and that the Broncos would be better than last season.
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I'm all in on Bo Nix and the rest of my Broncos.
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- Nightcap Hour 1: UMASS UPSETS Rutgers on the ROAD + Louisiana GRANTS Ex-NFL Players to RETURN to COLLEGE + Michael Lombardi RESIGNS as UNC Football is UNDER INVESTIGATION + Myles Garrett RANKED NUMBER 1
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Denver Broncos to beat expectations
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