Many people are starting to wonder or “predict” how Denver will fair and what they will do this year. Will the Broncos be competitors? Will they win 2, 3, 8, 9 games?  This is not that type of post.  I want to explain my point of view, where I am coming from and what I want to see from each position and players at that position. From the team all I ask is that when you suit up on game day you play the entire 60 minutes of football.

Offense:

As a group we didn’t lose a whole lot. What I am looking for is a team that plays well between the 20’s but more importantly, a team that comes away with points inside the 20. At this point I will take 3 if the other option is a turnover.

Quarterback:

Obviously from a sheer talent perspective we have taken a step back. I do not think we have replaced talent for talent. What we have done this offseason is become more competent and coachable. Things I noticed towards the end of last season included Jay being unwilling to change his style to keeps us competitive. Sheer talent we stepped back, overall I think we have progressed. All I ask is that we field the QB who wants to win most, the guy who will do his best to get the ball to the guy that makes the play and not turn it over.

Running backs:

This is probably our best position when it comes to depth. Moreno, Hillis Buckhalter, and the others bring different things to the table. You have your Power backs highlighted by Hillis, you have your speed backs highlighted by Buckhalter and then you have Moreno who you would say is coming as a franchise back. Remember, Davis had his spell and fullbacks as well. All I want is a RB or even tandem of guys who are going to pound it and pound it hard and efficiently.

Wide Receivers:

What a crop and we just keep adding. Brandon Marshall is a player many teams would covet. Eddie Royal brings his own skill set to the table. Brandon Stokely is arguably the best Slot in the game and then you add guys like Jackson, McKinley and Gaffney.  They all may not be the best WR in the NFL but they play their roles well and are going to study to be better. I want guys who will catch that ball and make a play but more importantly I want NO fumbles.

Tight Ends:

Daniel Graham is the top dog here but Branson Scheffler, Quinn and Putzier all have roles to play. Scheffler and Putzier are receiving TE and have little to offer on the blocking end. Graham and Quinn are blockers who have unannounced soft hands for the ball. Branson is the unknown but looks a little like a mix of both types of TE and could possibly run the ball a little in “H” back type roles like Hillis is expected to get. All I am asking is play your assignment. If it is block, than block if it’s running a route, then hustle your kiester out there and run the route.

Offensive Line:

The Secret Service did their job well last year so they just need to keep doing their thing! All I want is these guys to stay healthy and do their thing. Not much more needs to be said.

Defense:

The group was dismal last year and its hard to say there is nowhere to go but up when your defense couldn’t even find the door to get out of the basement last season. That said it looks like there is some strong competition at all positions. Show up and play that’s all I ask.

Defensive Line:

The bane of our existence last year, our front line was horrendous. What I want this year and what I am seeing is guys HUNGRY to be there. Guys who want to crush heads every time the ball is snapped and aren’t afraid of the occasional (not a lot) off sides call to keep offensive lines scared.

Linebackers:

What we have here is a collective group that when entirely healthy, is one of the best. This isn’t the tandem we had in Gold Williams and Wilson but it is a good group of hungry players. What I want is to put players who want to play guys who will put it all out there EVERY play of the game. That’s all I want.

Defensive Backs:

Easily our defensive strength but as HT has said you can’t keep your man FOREVER. No pass rush = reception. Pass rush = Interception. What I want are guys who spend time with film and learn how to play their assignments.

Special Teams:

North of the 50 I want to start every offensive series north of the 50. How? Learn your post and learn the plan. Block for the runner and tackle the other team’s runner. If we start north of the 50 and the opposition starts south of the 30, we will win! Promise! I also want less of our games to rely on our kicker and punter but I want them to be good as well. Inside the 40 I want our kicker to be money. Our punter needs to keep them starting south of the 20.

That’s all