Michael Schofield tries his best not to think about that chilly Sunday afternoon in Denver last December when he gave up four second-half sacks to Raiders outside linebacker Khalil Mack. It’s the game that smeared Schofield’s image among fans and media.
In the locker room after that 15-12 loss to Oakland, then-Broncos offensive tackle Tyler Polumbus embraced Schofield and told him, “I love you, man.” Despite heavy criticism in the aftermath, Denver teammates and coaches stayed supportive of Schofield, who admitted he was having a tough time. But memories of such days fueled his desire to improve in the offseason.