Northman
11-14-2016, 09:56 AM
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2675831-broncos-are-actually-mirror-image-of-last-years-team-and-that-is-scary-for-afc
Most people look at themselves in the mirror every morning. On certain days, they don't recognize the face looking back at them. The reflection hasn't changed. The person has.
This is the Denver Broncos (http://bleacherreport.com/denver-broncos)' 2016 campaign in a nutshell. The roster may have gotten a face-lift, but the team is still winning games in the same manner as last year's improbable Super Bowl champions.
Quarterback Peyton Manning (http://bleacherreport.com/peyton-manning) retired. Backup Brock Osweiler left to become the Houston Texans (http://bleacherreport.com/houston-texans)' franchise signal-caller. Defensive lineman Malik Jackson signed a six-year, $85.5 million contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars (http://bleacherreport.com/jacksonville-jaguars).
Linebacker Danny Trevathan also left via free agency to join the Chicago Bears (http://bleacherreport.com/chicago-bears). The front office revamped the offensive line. C.J. Anderson, who began the year as Denver's starting running back, is no longer in the lineup due to a meniscus injury.
But a stingy and opportunistic defense remains. The special teams unit continues to make plays. And the offense, specifically the quarterback position, isn't often making crucial mistakes that lead to losses.
All three phases were on display during the Broncos' 25-23 comeback victory Sunday against the New Orleans Saints (http://bleacherreport.com/new-orleans-saints). The biggest play of the game didn't even come from the offense or defense.
A pair of first-year players combined to make the improbable probable.
Most people look at themselves in the mirror every morning. On certain days, they don't recognize the face looking back at them. The reflection hasn't changed. The person has.
This is the Denver Broncos (http://bleacherreport.com/denver-broncos)' 2016 campaign in a nutshell. The roster may have gotten a face-lift, but the team is still winning games in the same manner as last year's improbable Super Bowl champions.
Quarterback Peyton Manning (http://bleacherreport.com/peyton-manning) retired. Backup Brock Osweiler left to become the Houston Texans (http://bleacherreport.com/houston-texans)' franchise signal-caller. Defensive lineman Malik Jackson signed a six-year, $85.5 million contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars (http://bleacherreport.com/jacksonville-jaguars).
Linebacker Danny Trevathan also left via free agency to join the Chicago Bears (http://bleacherreport.com/chicago-bears). The front office revamped the offensive line. C.J. Anderson, who began the year as Denver's starting running back, is no longer in the lineup due to a meniscus injury.
But a stingy and opportunistic defense remains. The special teams unit continues to make plays. And the offense, specifically the quarterback position, isn't often making crucial mistakes that lead to losses.
All three phases were on display during the Broncos' 25-23 comeback victory Sunday against the New Orleans Saints (http://bleacherreport.com/new-orleans-saints). The biggest play of the game didn't even come from the offense or defense.
A pair of first-year players combined to make the improbable probable.