Denver Broncos need a collective ego check ASAP

Denver Broncos, Nathaniel Hackett, Russell Wilson - Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – SEPTEMBER 12: Russell Wilson #3 of the Denver Broncos runs with the ball against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on September 12, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Tom Hauck/Getty Images) /

Conclusion

Nathaniel, Russ, take a long look in the mirror. Realize that this team isn’t built on your shoulders. You may be the brains, but you’re not the limbs or the backbone.  In order for this pairing to work, we have to stay in sync with our play calling, situational awareness, and most importantly, our ability to take the plays that are in front of us.

Nobody’s telling you to revert into a “game manager” or a “conservative play caller”.  It’s become apparent that many easy, game-changing plays have been left on the field.

Your defense has been stellar.  After years of Tom McMahon-led futility, the Special Teams is finally showing improvement. Please, do them a favor and make the most of the plays in front of you. Those phases deserve a long rest.

At the end of the day, football is a complementary game. No matter how dominant one side is, you will inevitably have to rely on another phase of the game to seal the win. As you approach the rest of the season, it’s imperative that the two of you lead an offense that can do the following things

Be:

1. functional

2. effective and

3. consistent.  

Drop the egos, throw away the “do it all” mindset, and play the best ball you can to complement your team. Every team dreams of making it to the big dance. In order for us to make it, we need to start by clapping on the right beats…