Denver Broncos: Critics are wrong to say Defense is Dirty

Denver’s Depth

These are the conditions in which the deepest and most talented defense in the NFL must operate within. The league has created a framework so disjointed that one of its architects can’t even coherently explain some of its rules when given time to prepare. And now the players are expected to adjust to this maze on the fly? To quote “the franchise”:

Denver has more pass rushers than any defense in recent memory. Rumors were that the Joe Thomas trade broke down last year because the Browns insisted that Shaq Barrett be included, and Elway told them to go pound sand.

The Broncos fifth best pass rusher (plus a first round pick) was deemed to be more valuable than the best left tackle of the past decade still in his prime! This pass rush is bonkers, and just wait until Dekoda Watson gets his chance to shine.

This depth is directly related to their alleged dirtiness. The Broncos almost always have a fresh guy ready to play at or near a pro bowl level at every single position but defensive tackle, right end, and middle linebacker.

They’re a flock of banshees; they just come at you in waves, and they’re always traveling at top speed. As the offense wears down, the speed advantage becomes more dramatic, and this results in some nasty collisions.

Wade Phillips’ defense clearly thrives off this reputation, and they aim to impose their will on your body, mind, and soul.