Denver Broncos: Three key people going into the 2021 season

The Denver Broncos have a lot riding on the 2021 season, and it’s safe to say the pressure is on.

For starters, head coach Vic Fangio’s job could be on the line if the team performs subpar for the third straight season under his wing. While his defensive schemes have been methodical and productive, the offense has made little progress.

During the two full seasons Fangio has served as head coach, the Broncos have only scored 605 points on offense, with an average just under 19 points per game. In each of Fangio’s seasons, Denver also had less total points on offense than all of their opponents faced.

To add the frosting to the cake, Denver’s offense has seen two different offensive coordinators in two different seasons. Not only does this provide instability in the playbook, but it also forces young quarterbacks, such as Drew Lock, to adjust in a very short period of time.

Speaking of Drew Lock, his job could be on the hook as well.

After a disappointing season full of interceptions and injuries, Drew Lock struggled to show that he is ready to be the starter for the men in orange. His raw footwork and struggle to read defenses showed flashes of inexperience and unawareness. If Lock repeats the same results as 2020, Teddy Bridgewater could be the starter sooner rather than later.

Along with all of the other tweaks that need to be made, the Broncos are in dire need of determined players and personnel to step up and lead the team.

Denver has many players returning from injury, along with some fresh and eager faces to complement the stars. Denver’s coaching staff also has plenty of intelligence and experience to step forward and ensure the 2021 season is a progressive one.

With this being said, there are three specific people in the Broncos organization that will step up and take the reins this upcoming season.