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The case for and against the Denver Broncos as contenders

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It may be early in the season, but the Denver Broncos have looked sharp to begin their 2021 campaign.

It was a summer filled with questions for the franchise, especially surrounding the quarterback position. The Broncos opted to start Teddy Bridgewater over Drew Lock, a decision which culminated a summer of strangeness, including rumors of an Aaron Rodgers trade.

On one level, the Broncos’ 2-0 start is impressive simply because it tells us they are focused following a distracting summer. But how real are the Broncos? Are we buying them as an early contender in the AFC West, as a legitimate rival to the Chiefs?