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Denver Broncos: 11 questions and answers leading up to training camp

By Graham Tiedtke

DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 14: Linebacker Bradley Chubb #55 and linebacker Von Miller #58 of the Denver Broncos sack quarterback Jared Goff #16 of the Los Angeles Rams at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on October 14, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 14: Linebacker Bradley Chubb #55 and linebacker Von Miller #58 of the Denver Broncos sack quarterback Jared Goff #16 of the Los Angeles Rams at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on October 14, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /
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BALTIMORE, MD – SEPTEMBER 23: Joe Flacco #5 of the Baltimore Ravens warms up before the game against the Denver Broncos at M&T Bank Stadium on September 23, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD – SEPTEMBER 23: Joe Flacco #5 of the Baltimore Ravens warms up before the game against the Denver Broncos at M&T Bank Stadium on September 23, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /

Is this year really going to be different?

Answered by: Andrew Wade

This the million dollar question. All of Broncos Country is collectively holding their breath after the disaster that was 2018. John Elway and company believed in what Vance Joseph could do and they brought in a high-profile free agent quarterback to shore up the position in the wake of the Paxton Lynch saga. That was a huge bust, and the Broncos were back to the drawing board.

They brought in new coaches, some stellar defensive players, and Joe Flacco.

I, for one, think Flacco’s best days are behind him, but I do like his floor better than I liked Case Keenum’s. Also, important to note, I think the Denver Broncos didn’t utilize Keenum’s skillset as they should have, but that is neither here nor there.

Now, Rich Scangarello is calling the shots and he managed to make CJ Beathard and Nick Mullens look like competent quarterbacks.

Moreover, Flacco is motivated to show he is not through as a starting quarterback and the offensive line expects to be better under the tutelage of Mike Munchak, a noted offensive line guru who shored up Pittsburgh’s offensive line woes.

Most importantly though, it sounds like Vic Fangio has truly instilled a different culture in Denver (stop me if you’ve heard that before), one focused on accountability and making the small plays. Under Joseph, when one thing went wrong, it felt like the entire team fell apart and there were too many stupid mistakes.

This year, I fully expect that to change under Fangio.

So, to answer your question, yes, this year will be different, but I don’t necessarily think we’re going to see a drastic improvement in the win-loss column. The AFC West is a stacked and Denver’s schedule isn’t exactly easy. If Denver gets to 8-8 and we see growth from many of the young guys, I will feel good about the direction going forward. Anything better than that, I will be excited.

dark. Next. 2019 All-AFC West Team

Franchise shifts take time, and the Denver Broncos are going through quite a transition in coaching, players, and ownership. It’s not easy. Don’t expect the world from them in 2019.

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