When the Denver Broncos were adding pricey free agents Aqib Talib and DeMarcus Ware in early 2014, a key question was whether the team was mortgaging its future to maximize the championship window Peyton Manning was holding open. Nearly two seasons later, the future has arrived and the answer is becoming more clear. General manager John Elway has built a roster strong enough to keep that title window from slamming shut in the absence of otherworldly quarterback production.
The Broncos have a 9-2 record and a roster filled with productive players in their prime years.