In 1983, the Denver Broncos went on the road to Seattle and lost a wild-card playoff game 31-7. There was a rookie quarterback named John Elway who played that day. Things worked out pretty well for the future Hall of Famer and two-time Super Bowl winner.

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.