How do the Denver Broncos bounce back from their 2020 Season?
By Noah Smith
1. Put 2020 in the rear view mirror
While there are certainly lessons to be pulled from the disaster that was the 2020 season, the Broncos should take those lessons and leave 2020 in the rear view mirror.
The NFL as a whole dealt with injuries on an unprecedented scale, with some teams being decimated by injuries. The Broncos have had 25 players on the injured reserve list throughout the season, including stars Von Miller, Courtland Sutton, and Jurrell Casey.
The addition of the injured players in 2021 will certainly bring an added boost to a struggling team, and will give John Elway and Vic Fangio a chance to fairly assess the team. While the 2020 Broncos were dealt an unfair hand, the 2021 season holds promise as a normal (hopefully) season.
The Broncos also struggled with COVID, as did many other teams. Due to the NFL’s questionable judgement and punishment, the Broncos were forced to start undrafted wide receiver Kendall Hinton at quarterback against the New Orleans Saints in Week 12.
While every team dealt with adversity, the Broncos seemingly took one gut-punch after another all season, and suffered because of it. The Broncos were given an opportunity to learn about their depth, but their returning starters will elevate the team next season.
The 2020 season didn’t go according to plan for Vic Fangio and his team, but there are lessons to be learned from their adversity. The Broncos should put 2020 in the rearview mirror, and shift their focus to the 2021 season.