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Denver Broncos: Week 6 Position Grades

By Cameron Parker

Oct 13, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian (13) reacts as he walks off the field after a 21-13 loss ot the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 13, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian (13) reacts as he walks off the field after a 21-13 loss ot the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /
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Special Teams Grade: C+

Oct 13, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Denver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus (8) kicks a field goal as punter Riley Dixon (9) holds for him against the San Diego Chargers during the second quarter at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 13, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Denver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus (8) kicks a field goal as punter Riley Dixon (9) holds for him against the San Diego Chargers during the second quarter at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /

The special teams unit hit a bit of a rough patch against the San Diego Chargers. Cody Latimer left the game due to a concussion and is now in that required injury protocol. Jordan Norwood did fine on kickoffs and punts except for one first return not making it to the 20.

Interim coach Joe DeCamillis prides himself on great special teams play and the Broncos made him proud late in the game on Thursday winning the onside kick. Jordan Taylor made the recovery to salvage a better game on his part. Aqib Talib became also became a punt returner late looking to give the team some spark on special teams. It was not a bad idea with Talib’s history in open space.

Brandon McManus disappointed from 50-yards, yet again but that would be his only miss in the evening. His misses from 50-yards is a problem for the Broncos and if he makes it a regular occurrence his time as regular kicker will be short-lived. Riley Dixon is performing much better the since the start of the season. This is a good sign for fans after his poor execution in the preseason. Special teams get a C+ for the lack of big plays and another missed field goal.

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