Denver Native (Carol)
08-01-2015, 09:34 PM
The burden of excellence falls on Peyton Manning. The Broncos view themselves as three-dimensional this season, but if championship goals aren't reached, Manning will receive the blame. It's the reality of his ability — he's a five-time NFL MVP — and the position.
Quarterbacks represent the center of the sports universe. They are the hub holding the spokes together. Manning rolled into his 17th training camp last week determined to erase the bitterness of last season's finish — a one-and-done playoff exit — and prove he still can play at a high level after a second-half slump.
The degree of difficulty increased with the change in coaching staffs. Manning is learning coach Gary Kubiak's zone-blocking, play-action system, something he has found "stimulating." And there is another important layer to this adjustment. Manning must not only know the plays but become comfortable with how he receives them. Gone are the days when former offensive coordinator Adam Gase stood on the sideline and existed as the lone voice in Manning's headset.
rest - http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_28572154/peyton-mannings-pace-stay-fast-broncos
Quarterbacks represent the center of the sports universe. They are the hub holding the spokes together. Manning rolled into his 17th training camp last week determined to erase the bitterness of last season's finish — a one-and-done playoff exit — and prove he still can play at a high level after a second-half slump.
The degree of difficulty increased with the change in coaching staffs. Manning is learning coach Gary Kubiak's zone-blocking, play-action system, something he has found "stimulating." And there is another important layer to this adjustment. Manning must not only know the plays but become comfortable with how he receives them. Gone are the days when former offensive coordinator Adam Gase stood on the sideline and existed as the lone voice in Manning's headset.
rest - http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_28572154/peyton-mannings-pace-stay-fast-broncos