Top 5 Reasons the Broncos Will Win the AFC West

Nov 29, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos defensive end Derek Wolfe (95) reacts to his sack of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) not pictured) in the second quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 29, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos defensive end Derek Wolfe (95) reacts to his sack of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) not pictured) in the second quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nobody is picking the Super Bowl Champion Broncos to even make the playoffs. Here’s the top 5 reasons that the Broncos will still WIN the AFC West title.

A couple weeks ago I released a schedule prediction in which I picked the Broncos to go 9-7, and miss out on a wildcard playoff spot due to a tiebreaker.  Broncos Country sure didn’t appreciate that prediction too much, but  I didn’t think I was that harsh in my prediction.  I still made claims that they’d be a very strong team, with a very good defense, and just sputter a little bit too much down the stretch.  These things happen when you move on from a hall-of-fame quarterback; just ask the 1999 team.

However, the past few weeks have provided a few opportunities to get my competitive juices flowing.  After hearing the 7-9 ESPN prediction from the “experts”, after watching Paxton Lynch throw at mini-camp in a little pump up video the team made, after seeing Vegas release the Win-Total-Wagers and placing 11 teams that have a higher over/under tan the Broncos, and topping it off, hearing Darian Stewart speak to the media yesterday, saying “it’s

Feb 7, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Denver Broncos defensive back Darian Stewart (26) against the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 at Levi
Feb 7, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Denver Broncos defensive back Darian Stewart (26) against the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 at Levi /

going to be hell for teams this year,” I’m convinced.  I am going to back off of my prediction, and jump back on the party train.  These Broncos are World Champions, and until someone knocks them off, they will continue to be World Champions and should be treated accordingly.  So with that said, I am officially picking the Broncos to win the AFC West once again, and put themselves in great spot to win Super Bowl LI.  So without further adieu, I present to you the Top-5 Reasons as to why the Broncos will win their sixth straight division title:

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