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Meltdown In Denver

Broncos miss the playoffs.

Robert Alexander Marcello
Jan 09, 2017
Dean College
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Meltdown In Denver
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The Denver Broncos were favorites to win the AFC West at the start of the season. Defending Champions isn't easy because you're getting everyone's best. This year was not a good year for the Broncos. Here are some reasons why Denver didn't make the playoffs this year.

1. Trevor Siemian

Trevor Siemian was named the starting quarterback for the Broncos in the offseason. Siemian had big shoes to fill because Payton Manning was the QB (quarterback) before and retired after winning the super bowl. Siemian started off great but then everything went down hill. He doesn't move well in the pocket and his offensive line couldn't hold up.

2. Cap space

The Broncos missed out on Brock Osweiler because they didn't have enough cap space. Osweiler is in the playoffs with Houston. laughing at the Broncos for not signing him. The Texans gave him a better contract. The Broncos overpaid many of their players and it came back to bite them. Missing out on a good QB is probably the main reason why the Broncos are not in the playoffs.

3. Team was being divided

The Broncos' defense is one of the best in the NFL. Their offense is one of the worst in the NFL. All year long, players were arguing on the sidelines and in the locker room. This doesn't help when you're fighting for a playoff spot and then you lose it. Guys like Aqib Talib, Chris Harris Jr, and TJ Ward have trouble controlling their anger on the field and off and caused detractions.


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