So, here is my issue. It's not so much throwing more on first down, it's consistently putting a rookie QB in long yardage situations by trying to run on second and 10 (for example). Denver's offensive line stinks out loud. Early on it became obvious that Atlanta's terrible defensive line was still superior to the Broncos up front, but they still tried to force the issue and put an obviously unprepared Lynch in bad situations. But, I get it; I'll be the bad guy for criticizing the play calling. Denver was beaten in many phases of the game, but I don't think the coaches helped them out.
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