Denver Native (Carol)
01-18-2012, 07:34 PM
After their season is over, NFL teams like to talk about "getting where we want to go."
If they didn't know it before, the Broncos found out Saturday night at New England how far they have to go to be a serious Super Bowl contender. The Patriots pounded them 45-10 in the AFC semifinals.
Yes, quarterback Tim Tebow has to improve. But the Denver defense also has to get better. And if the Broncos lose Dennis Allen to a head coaching job — he's a candidate in Oakland — they will be looking to hire their seventh defensive coordinator in seven years. The Broncos won't become a heavyweight on the defensive side of the ball until they have continuity there, in system and personnel.
full article - http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_19768883
If they didn't know it before, the Broncos found out Saturday night at New England how far they have to go to be a serious Super Bowl contender. The Patriots pounded them 45-10 in the AFC semifinals.
Yes, quarterback Tim Tebow has to improve. But the Denver defense also has to get better. And if the Broncos lose Dennis Allen to a head coaching job — he's a candidate in Oakland — they will be looking to hire their seventh defensive coordinator in seven years. The Broncos won't become a heavyweight on the defensive side of the ball until they have continuity there, in system and personnel.
full article - http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_19768883