Good morning, Broncos Country!

When it comes to the Denver Broncos, there’s one driver.

Or lack thereof, especially the last six years.

Of course, that’s the quarterback.

As NFL free agency draws closer, the one question that’s floating around Broncos Country is this: Are the Broncos a QB away from contention?

On this weeks MHR Radio Podcast, Adam Malnati and I were pleased to welcome Michael McQuaid and Colum Cronin to discuss that topic and the current state of the franchise. It’s always a pleasure to chat with Michael and Colum, but especially on this topic.

As you would expect, there wasn’t a consensus. Some said yes, others said no.

For me, it depends on the quarterback. That’s a cop-out answer but it’s the truth. A certain back-to-back MVP raises all boats and immediately puts Denver in the playoff and division talk. Hopefully the answer to that lingering issue is coming sooner rather than later.

Regardless of where you fall on this answer, this was a fun podcast and I thank Michael and Colum for taking the time to join us. The two of them also talked about their experience covering the Super Bowl. Major kudos to them and everyone associated with the Irish NFL Show for making it what is today.

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