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Where do the Broncos rank in AFC West before the season?

By Lou Scataglia

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) runs the ball as Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Charvarius Ward (35) defends during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) runs the ball as Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Charvarius Ward (35) defends during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports /
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DENVER, COLORADO – AUGUST 27: Quarterback Russell Wilson #3 of the Denver Broncos shakes hands with head coach Kevin O’Connell of the Minnesota Vikings after a Broncos win in a game at at Empower Field at Mile High on August 27, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
DENVER, COLORADO – AUGUST 27: Quarterback Russell Wilson #3 of the Denver Broncos shakes hands with head coach Kevin O’Connell of the Minnesota Vikings after a Broncos win in a game at at Empower Field at Mile High on August 27, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /

Where do the Broncos fall in the AFC West heading into 2022?

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The Broncos deserve hype.  They deserve attention.  They deserve to be in the national spotlight.  The moves that the team made this offseason were by far the most consequential in the NFL.  George Paton worked his magic to bring a Hall of Fame quarterback to the Mile High City.

Russell Wilson’s pedigree is nearly unmatched by many other quarterbacks in the NFL currently.  Denver has mostly been viewed as being a team that’s a quarterback away from competing.  Well, they have their QB.

The offense is loaded with talented players and an offensive line that’ll keep Russell Wilson mostly clean.  The defense was one of the best in the NFL last season and was added to in the offseason.  DJ Jones, Randy Gregory, and K’Waun Williams bring new blood to the defense.  Each player is very talented and should help keep Denver’s defense near the top again.

I think we’re all cautiously optimistic about the team, but I don’t think there’s anything wrong with having heavy expectations for this team.  For the last two seasons, we’ve seen elite quarterbacks in new faces win Super Bowls with their new teams.

I might not be predicting Denver to win it all, but they can certainly make a run in the playoffs.

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