When asked about the rumors surrounding Nix’s proposed historic salary jump, Bonitto delivered the line that instantly went viral:
“Respect to Bo, he’s a talented dude. But if this organization thinks handing out a never-seen-before paycheck to a rookie won’t change this locker room, they’re ignoring reality. Some of us have bled for this team for years. That has to mean something.”
A fanbase divided in real time
How Bo Nix responded to the controversy
Despite being thrust into a controversy he never asked for, Bo Nix chose to stay composed.
According to team insiders, Nix addressed the situation privately with teammates, emphasizing that he never demanded an inflated contract and that his focus remains strictly on football and earning the trust of the locker room.
