Bill Parcells expected to advise Denver Broncos’ Sean Payton after devastating QB injury
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Key Points:
- Former Giants coach Bill Parcells is expected to advise Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton following quarterback Bo Nix’s fractured right ankle, sustained in the Broncos’ 33-30 overtime win against the Buffalo Bills.
- Nix will undergo surgery and is sidelined for the AFC Championship Game, where backup QB Jarrett Stidham, who has not thrown a pass all season, will start against either the New England Patriots or Houston Texans.
- Payton, who previously coached under Parcells, anticipates guidance from his mentor based on Parcells’ experience with backup Jeff Hostetler leading the Giants to a Super Bowl victory after an injury to the starting QB.
- Despite the injury, Nix remained in high spirits, and Payton expressed
