ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- In the time since quarterbacks John Elway and Peyton Manning roamed the football earth, big passing plays for the Denver Broncos have become nearly extinct.
The Broncos hope quarterback Russell Wilson can bring them back to the offense.
"Phew, we'll be throwing that thing down the field," Broncos coach Nathaniel Hackett said when Wilson was formally introduced after the blockbuster trade with the Seattle Seahawks. "That's so exciting."
The Broncos have finished 21st or worse in the league in passing touchdowns in each of the past six seasons, including last in the league in 2019.