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Three most likely reasons Broncos could fail in 2022

By Lou Scataglia

Denver Broncos general manager George Paton before the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Denver Broncos general manager George Paton before the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /
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INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 11: Davante Adams #17 of the Las Vegas Raiders is tackled by Michael Davis #43 of the Los Angeles Chargers during a 24-19 Los Angeles Chargers win at SoFi Stadium on September 11, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 11: Davante Adams #17 of the Las Vegas Raiders is tackled by Michael Davis #43 of the Los Angeles Chargers during a 24-19 Los Angeles Chargers win at SoFi Stadium on September 11, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

Most likely reasons Denver Broncos fail in 2022 – AFC West talent

The Broncos could also realistically finish with a winning record in 2022 but also fail to make the playoffs as well.  A big reason for that potentially happening could be the talented AFC West.  Sure, the Chargers and Raiders don’t look that good so far, but teams are likely going to clean their operations up as the season goes on.

Both teams have insane talent on their roster much like the Broncos, and they being coached by professionals– the Raiders and Chargers are likely going to be just fine, like the Broncos.  However, these teams are going to clash and beat the living snot out of each other in this division.

The Chiefs look like their normal selves, which is scary, and I think in the next five weeks or so, we’ll begin to see the AFC West take shape.  I think we’ll begin to see some cleaner football from the Broncos, Chargers, and Raiders, and the Chiefs will likely continue on the path that they’ve been on for years with Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid.

Denver cannot help being in an insanely talented division, which stinks, and this division could be a big reason why the team isn’t anything special in 2022, especially if their divisional record isn’t good enough.

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