The Broncos are in the midst of a sort of identity crisis at 6-6 with five games to go in the 2021 season. They’re simultaneously the best roster Denver’s had since 2016 and potentially a continuation of the worst stretch of Broncos football since Gerald Ford was in the White House. With John Elway’s contract set to expire after the season, they also represent the end of an era that began with Kyle Orton and Tim Tebow a decade ago.
While the Broncos are facing long odds for the playoffs, the chase represents a fantastic opportunity for George Paton to evaluate his first roster.