Watch Broncos film from their first three games and one big trend is clear.
Want to attack Denver’s defense? Hit their secondary with quick strikes and reap the rewards. Seattle totaled 298 yards passing and three scores. Oakland dropped 288 and one touchdown. Then Baltimore lit up the Broncos for 277 and another score. Opposing wide receivers all feasting on mostly short-to-intermediate routes.
“If teams want to throw the ball that quick, then we have to play closer in coverage and make some plays early,” Joseph said. “It’s a blue-print on tape now the last couple weeks — throw it quick, challenge the DBs and keep Von Miller and (Bradley) Chubb and those guys at bay.