Jun 7, 2016; Englewood, CO, USA; Denver Broncos head coach Gary Kubiak speaks to the media following mini camp drills at the UCHealth Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Critics and fans alike have crossed off the defending champion Broncos as Super Bowl contenders this year. Here’s why they shouldn’t, yet.
After watching their Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning ride off into the sunset, and going through a decidedly subpar offseason, the defending Super Bowl champion Denver Broncos stand in a peculiar position heading into the 2016 season.
Even with Peyton Manning retiring, the future seemed bright for Denver.