Bo Nix, one of Denver's most trumpeted rookie QBs since the Elway days, has written the first chapter of what he hopes is a similar book, right down to losing his first playoff game by the same score ( 31-7 to Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills ).

Denver put its first-round draft pick on the field immediately, and the payoff was the team’s first playoff appearance in nine years.

The Broncos must get Nix more help after his sterling rookie season, but the QB's own development will also be critical for Denver.