Broncos Country knows for a fact that if it was not for Brock Osweiler stepping in when Peyton Manning got hurt and had to miss time due to an injury, there would likely be no Super Bowl 50 Championship. While the Broncos defense did a lot in helping out in Manning's absence, Osweiler did quite a bit to make sure the playoffs were still in the cards.
Recording five wins in seven starts is a great way to make sure your team reaches the postseason. After Peyton Manning rode off into the sunset and retired, the thought was that Osweiler would be the franchise quarterback.