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Buccaneers Set to Face Another Rookie QB Early in 2024

The Denver Broncos will trot out Bo Nix when they play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

River Wells

Aug 11, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) points during the second quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 11, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) points during the second quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports / Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will get to face off against some rookie talent early in their 2024 schedule.

The Bucs are already slated to go up against the Washington Commanders Week 1, where they'll see rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels. And now, it looks like they'll get to play another one, as longtime Buccaneers nemesis Sean Payton revealed on Wednesday that rookie quarterback Bo Nix is set to start for the Broncos in 2024. That would put him in play for Week 3, when the Broncos visit the Buccaneers in Raymond James Stadium.

Nix was drafted by the Denver Broncos with the No. 12 overall pick in the NFL Draft in 2024, setting expectations high. He was competing with former Jets QB Zach Wilson and QB Jarrett Stidham for the starting job, and though he was expected to win it, he's now officially won that job.

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With the news, the Bucs will face two rookie quarterbacks in their first three games for 2024. That's in theory good news — The Buccaneers boast a 10-5 record against rookie signal callers since Todd Bowles arrived in Tampa Bay with Bruce Arians in 2019.

Nix will face the Bowles and the Buccaneers on September 22nd.

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River Wells
RIVER WELLS

River Wells is a sports journalist from St. Petersburg, Florida, who has covered the Tampa Bay Buccaneers since 2023. He graduated with a journalism degree from the University of Florida in 2021. You can follow him on Twitter @riverhwells.