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Denver Broncos: 5 Reasons the Broncos Are 2018’s Sleeper Team

By Cody Roark

SANTA CLARA, CA - FEBRUARY 07: Denver Broncos general manager John Elway celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after winning Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. The Denver Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers 24-10. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA - FEBRUARY 07: Denver Broncos general manager John Elway celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after winning Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. The Denver Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers 24-10. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /
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Case Keenum
ENGLEWOOD, CO MARCH 16: John Elway, general manager and executive vice president of football operations of the Denver Broncos and head coach Vance Joseph present quarterback Case Keenum with his jersey with the no.4 on it during a press conference on March 16, 2018 at Dove Valley. Case Keenum agreed to terms on a two-year deal with the Denver Broncos. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post via Getty Images) /

1. The Broncos offense is vastly improved

The Broncos’ offense in 2017 was difficult to watch, and that’s putting it kindly.

For two seasons, the Broncos had a dilemma at quarterback with Trevor Siemian and 2016 first round draft pick Paxton Lynch.

In 2018, the Broncos have no dilemma at the position which allows the team to head into training camp with no distractions.

Emmanuel Sanders and Demaryius Thomas have a quarterback that can consistently get them the ball.

In addition to Keenum helping both Sanders and Thomas, the Broncos added talent at wide receiver by drafting Courtland Sutton in the second round of this year’s draft.

The addition of Sutton and speedy Daesean Hamilton from Penn State will make it difficult for defenses to bracket Thomas and Sanders without forcing them to cover Sutton or Hamilton.

Broncos offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave also transitions to the permanent role of calling the plays. In 2017, Musgrave was unable to implement his system after the Broncos fired Mike McCoy.

Heading into training camp in a few weeks allows the Broncos offense to fully understand Musgrave’s system and philosophy.

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