With the season officially over for the Denver Broncos, it's time to look back on how the team did in certain areas. Report card grades were already handed out for the rookie draft class, but how about the free agents that were signed by the team?

Dec 15, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) reacts with linebacker Cody Barton (55) after an interception in the fourth quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at Empower Field at Mile High. / Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

BO NIX AND THE BRONCOS BACK IN THE PLAYOFF DANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 2015, TAKIN' ON MVP CANDIDATE JOSH ALLEN AND THE BILLS IN THE AFC WILD CARD. AND HEY, DENVER CAME OUT SWINGIN'. FIRST DRIVE, NIX DROPS BACK,

He suffered the injury during the team's win over the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 12. The injury occurred in the first half, but he was later slammed to the ground on his back by Maxx Crosby in the second half, which likely didn't help. Nix ended up completing 70.4% of his passes for 206 yards and two touchdowns in that game.

When Bo Nix was selected with the No. 12 pick, no one knew what to expect. We all wanted to “Bolieve.” There was cautious optimism that the rookie quarterback from Oregon would become “the guy” for the Denver Broncos.

The Denver Broncos were one of the most surprising teams in 2024, snapping a nearly decade-long playoff drought. There are some holes on the roster still. One in particular should be of interest to Broncos head coach Sean Payton and quarterback Bo Nix.

In a season in which the Denver Broncos finally got back to the playoffs, which players stood out and won our awards?