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Broncos Fanzone: Interview with Aric Manthey

By Tylor Walden

Sep 8, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos fans cheer in the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 8, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos fans cheer in the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 8, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) greets Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian (13) following the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos defeated the Panthers 21-20. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

The Denver Broncos were able to win the rematch against the Carolina Panthers. What stood out to you the most during that game?

What stood out to me the most about the Carolina game was the coaching staff’s confidence in their young players. This couldn’t have been more obvious with their play calling on offense.

To start the game, Kubiak called FIVE straight passing plays. In what has been stereotyped as a “run heavy” scheme, Kubiak and his staff trusted Siemian to throw early and often to open up the game. I was fascinated by that decision and even when there were mistakes, Kubiak didn’t dial back the game plan.

It’s become clear that the Broncos have a lot of confidence in their young players (especially on offense) and their ability to execute the game plan given to them. In a year where many fans expected the defense to carry their counterparts, the offense may prove it’s able to walk on its own two feet. That’s a great sign for the Broncos and we should all hope that they will only get better with each game.