Dec 28, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Fans watch as a parachutist enters Sports Authority Field at Mile High prior to the game between the Denver Broncos and the Oakland Raiders. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
The playoffs have finally arrived.
If you couldn’t tell walking or driving around Denver on Friday, or even on social media, it’s all about United in Orange.
But a few of us came up with new hashtags and slogans the Denver Broncos should use for this season. One has been around the season started, This Ones For Pat. The other plays off of that but also is the theme of the season: Time To Finish.
That’s pretty much been the mantra the Broncos walked off the field in New Jersey last February, and carried through on the moves in the offseason, the draft, mini camps, training camp, the preseason and the regular season.
Well, as Denver coach John Fox likes to say, this is the real season.
For the third straight year, the Broncos had a first-round bye and will host a game in the divisional round. Two years ago we remember what happened against the Baltimore Ravens. Last year it was the San Diego Chargers. Both games had eery similarities between them but much different outcomes.
What does this season have store with the Indianapolis Colts? I’ll hold off on any predictions – bold or otherwise. That’s not the point of this particular story.
Instead, whether you go to Mile High or watch from home, here are the Broncos to watch on Sunday.
Whatever happens, enjoy the moment. This very well could be a ride to remember.