Both players will challenge Denver’s inside linebackers, who have been inconsistent in coverage. Broncos inside linebacker Justin Strnad gave up 39 catches for 450 yards and a passer rating of 104.2, while Cody Barton allowed 34 catches for 395 yards, a touchdown and passer rating of 95.3 while recording two interceptions.

Now, set to lead the Broncos into their first postseason since the Super Bowl-winning 2015 season, Nix is again showing the kind of leadership that garnered goodwill inside the locker room. What is more,