Every Monday morning I find myself slumped over my keyboard trying to come up with new reasons why the Denver Broncos have been so putrid. I’ve called out the assistant coaches, the players, I’ve resigned myself to the fact that ‘embracing the tank’ isn’t really a choice, but rather a coming to terms with the disaster that takes the field in orange and blue each week. Frankly, there’s little more I can do.

Rather than rehash boring old story lines for why we are losing, let’s instead look at how the fans feel. Before the Denver game against the Miami Dolphins was even over, #fireVanceJoseph was already a thing on twitter.

Personally, I don’t see how any head coach could recover from such an abominable showing. This all-time awful season has all the potential of becoming the grand daddy baddy. Come on Elway, do Joseph a favor and clip him before that becomes his legacy... and yours.

In fact, don’t just clip him. I want you to go into Joseph’s office, grab all of Vance’s crap, and dump it all out on the on the lawn outside Dove Valley. When Vance goes to retrieve it, you should dart out of the shadows to lock the door tightly and draw the blinds.

Let the healing begin now.

HORSE TRACKS

Why it happened: Dolphins 35, Broncos 9
Early miscues hampered the Broncos again as they fell to the Dolphins in Miami.

From the Pocket: Trevor Siemian looks for answers after another game gets away
The Broncos' quarterback tried to explain what went wrong in the aftermath of a 35-9 loss to Miami.

Denver Broncos at Miami Dolphins, Game recap, Sun., Dec. 3, 2017 | Miami Herald
The Miami Dolphins were home underdogs to a three-win Denver Broncos team. The betting public was wrong. Miami smoked the Broncos for its first win in a month.

Denver Broncos have broken quarterbacks, broken offense, broken season - Denver Broncos Blog- ESPN
Trevor Siemian threw three INTs and the reeling Broncos dropped their eighth straight game, a result of John Elway's failure to fix the QB issues.

Denver Broncos players irked by Miami Dolphins coach Adam Gase's election to attempt onside kick
Several defensive players for the Broncos said that Dolphins coach Adam Gase's decision to attempt an onside kick late in Sunday's game was an intentional jab at the team he used to work for.

NFL Week 13 Grades: Packers get a B+ for winning without Rodgers, Broncos get an F - CBSSports.com
Here are the Week 13 grades for every team that played Sunday

Scouting CFB Playoff: Baker Mayfield can punch Round 1 ticket - NFL.com
The College Football Playoff matchups are set. What's at stake for the prospects who'll be playing in the games? For Baker Mayfield, it could be a spot in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft.

Projected 2018 NFL draft order top 10 picks after Week 13 - Cleveland Browns take two-game lead in race for No. 1 pick
Cleveland is now 0-12 and in a great position to pick first overall in next April's draft. The 49ers and Giants, who have both won two games, are battling for the No. 2 pick.

Chargers win, move into first-place tie in AFC West – ProFootballTalk
Four weeks into the season, the Chiefs were 4-0 and the Chargers were 0-4. Only an idiot would have given the Chargers a chance to win the AFC West. Now everyone gives the Chargers a chance to win the AFC West.

LOOK: Marcus Peters throws a penalty flag into the stands and leaves but isn't ejected - CBSSports.com
The Chiefs took three penalties on one drive and Peters got fed up

Vikings' D smothers Falcons as Case Keenum, offense roll along - NFL.com
The Minnesota Vikings didn't win pretty Sunday. But in shutting down the streaking Falcons, they showed yet again they're a force in the NFC, Judy Battista writes.

Matthew Stafford of Detroit Lions avoids broken bones in throwing hand
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford says he believed he had his hand stepped on after throwing an interception in the fourth quarter Sunday, but X-rays showed he did not suffer any broken bones.

Tyrod Taylor of Buffalo Bills carted to locker room with knee injury
The Bills are evaluating Tyrod Taylor's left knee after the quarterback was carted to the locker room during Sunday's loss to the Patriots.

Baltimore Ravens CB Jimmy Smith carried off field with Achilles injury
Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith suffered a season-ending Achilles injury in Sunday's win over the Lions.

Buffalo Bills condemn Rob Gronkowski's 'dirty play' on CB Tre'Davious White
An apologetic Rob Gronkowski said he is "not in the business" of cheap shots following his late hit on Bills cornerback Tre'Davious White in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game, with Micah Hyde chiming in that "it was a dirty play, apology or not."

Rams guarantee first winning record since 2003 with 32-16 win – ProFootballTalk
The Rams did what they were expected to do Sunday: They won. The Rams didn't shutout the Cardinals this time, although they appeared to be on their way to doing just that, up 16-0 in the first quarter. Los Angeles, which beat the Cardinals 33-0 on Oct.

Geno Smith fires back at Rex Ryan – ProFootballTalk
Former Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez didn't fire back when his former head coach, Rex Ryan, opted to clumsily engage in revisionist history. Former Jets quarterback Geno Smith did.

Eli Manning: I plan to play next year – ProFootballTalk
It's been a trying week for Eli Manning, but he's not ready to walk away from the game of football. His father suggested that might be his youngest son's course of action after the end of the 2017 season while also saying there was no point in speculating about what the Giants quarterback will do...

Ben McAdoo will keep showing up “as long as my key card works” – ProFootballTalk
Amid a report that Giants coach Ben McAdoo could be fired as soon as tomorrow (he received a supposed full-season commitment three weeks ago), McAdoo has a pragmatic position regarding the situation.

WATCH: In most Lions move ever, planned Silverdome implosion somehow fails to work - CBSSports.com
Maybe they should have waited until 1 p.m. to implode the Silverdome

Brady threw a bad pass, got into a huge screaming match with OC Josh McDaniels - CBSSports.com
The Patriots quarterback is getting very angry

Robbie Gould gets sweet revenge against Bears, sends message to ex-team's sideline - CBSSports.com
Gould kicked five field goals -- including the game-winner -- to lead the 49ers to a 15-14 win

Browns' Josh Gordon promptly makes ridiculous catch in first game in three years - CBSSports.com
Troubled but talented wide receiver proves he is officially back

NFL Playoff Picture: Cowboys, Packers have new life in fascinating NFC wild card race - CBSSports.com
The NFC is going to be a blast to watch down the stretch

Jimmy Garoppolo gives the 49ers exactly what they need, plus more Week 13 notes - CBSSports.com
Garoppolo looks like San Francisco's savior, Keenum looks like an MVP and more from Week 13 in the NFL

Aaron Rodgers back at Packers practice 6 weeks after broken collarbone - SBNation.com
Rodgers broke his collarbone in Week 6 and was expected to miss eight weeks. But after six weeks of rehabilitating, he's back at practice.