The OL? The DL? LBs? Are you HIGHER THAN PETER TOSH??
In 2008, Cutler was sacked 11 times. Orton has been sacked 33 times and there's 4 games left to go.
In 2008 Denver, despite having a pass-happy attack that ranked them 2nd in the NFL in total offense, was 12th in rushing with 15 rushing TDs and a 117 ypg average.
In 2010, Denver is 29th in rushing, with 8 rushing TDs and an anemic 86 ypg average.
There's just no comparison! 2008's offensive line was a great strength on the team. Today the line is flat horrible. They can barely run the ball at all and they can't protect the passer worth a damn.
In short, the entire blocking scheme is going to have to be scrapped.
Meanwhile the Broncos lack a franchise QB (the most essential ingredient) (And NO! Tebow does NOT count since there's exactly ZERO evidence that he can ever become an elite franchise QB).
Denver's secondary was weak and is aging and may lack Champ Bailey next year. The DL has been the weakest link on a bottom-feeder team. Most of them will be lucky to have jobs in the NFL next year, with other teams.
Denver's defense is basically horrible (no change there they sucked under Shanny) but there's been ZERO improvement in 2 years. Their two best players Champ and Dawkins will soon qualify for medicare and DJ Williams has off-field issues. The rest (except Dumervil) flat suck.
Offensively Moreno has been a wasted pick so far (he may blossom in his 2nd season if he can stay healthy). Lloyd has made up some for losing Marshall, but Gaffney is nothing to write home about and Royal has stagnated.
In short, this team is a fire sale away from being swept into the rubbish heap! Probably at least 1/2 of all the starters will NOT return for next season -- and don't deserve to -- especially on defense.
When Shanny left he left players like Cutler, Marshall, Sheffler, Torain, and Hillis. Where is their like now? NOT ONE of those players has been replaced by anybody better and they are all performing well for other teams.
TOTAL DISASTER doesn't begin to describe this fiasco!