Have we just seen the end of the Broncos for a while?

[StoningtonQB]

If so, who will emerge from the AFC West? The Chefs? Chagers?

 

[Scooby-Doo]

Yes. The Broncos are done. The window is officially shut. I would say it's a toss up between the Chiefs or the Chargers.

 

[Inquisitor95]

For another six months or so.

 

[Duffman]

We still have a top 5 defense so with Brock at QB I think we'll do ok, not SB favorites but well enough to compete for the division and at the least get a WC.

 

[Malibu]

Quite possibly. Changes have to be made. just saying.

 

[Scooby-Doo]

We still have a top 5 defense so with Brock at QB I think we'll do ok, not SB favorites but well enough to compete for the division and at the least get a WC.

Brock. LOL. I suffered through that guy at ASU. If you are counting on Brock to take you to the playoffs, you are in denial.

 

[StoningtonQB]

But will the supporting cast stick around? That remains to be seen. Trying times right now.

 

[fredmccallyRTR]

Out of the Chiefs and Chargers I'd lean towards the former. - If Manning plays another season the Broncos will still be favorites in the division. I wouldn't declare Manning done just yet either. I remember the same thing being said about Brady too early in this season. But, the serious hunt for a Manning successor has to start.

 

[Duffman]

Brock. LOL. I suffered through that guy at ASU. If you are counting on Brock to take you to the playoffs, you are in denial.

Hey you guys made it with Drew Stanton and Ryan Lindley so anythings possible.

 

[NWPATSFAN]

Aren`t both Thomas`s up for new contracts?

 

[Thruthefog]

Peyton is as good as he ever was. First round bye. One and done.

 

[MileHigh64]

No question that changes will be made in the off season. However, there is a lot of over-dramatization from people out there. The Broncos just won their 3rd consecutive AFCW title and went to the Superbowl last year. It's easy to beat on them when they're down after the loss to the Colts but there is certainly a lot of over-reaction on these boards.

Obviously, Peyton Manning is nearing or at the end of his career. However, I have faith in the Broncos front office to assume that Denver will most likely always be relevent or in the mix, even if there are a few down years.

I've seen my team win 13 games, 13 games with a Superbowl appearance and 12 games in the last 3 seasons. I think most fans would kill for that kind of entertainment from their favorite team.

Congratulations to the Colts. Great game plan and great execution all the way around. They earned this road victory, hands down.

 

[sonnyblack65]

We still have a top 5 defense so with Brock at QB I think we'll do ok, not SB favorites but well enough to compete for the division and at the least get a WC.

I agree Duff, still have the receivers, the D and Anderson and Ball

 

[boltfan72]

I've seen my team win 13 games, 13 games with a Superbowl appearance and 12 games in the last 3 seasons. I think most fans would kill for that kind of entertainment from their favorite team.

That's a very good point. But if there's one fan base that can legitimately say that 12 wins and one-and-done gets old after a while, it's the Colts'. I'm sure they are feeling much better being on this end of one of them.

 

[France_Steve]

there priority really should be o-linee. they need a power running game against good defenses. Their defense is good and Manning is still manning. But without a running game the short passing game becomes too predictable.

 

[Scooby-Doo]

Hey you guys made it with Drew Stanton and Ryan Lindley so anythings possible.

touche. great point.

 

[purguy12]

AFC is weak so no. they will continue to make playoffs. super bowl no shot.

 

[boogiewithstu2007]

Out of the Chiefs and Chargers I'd lean towards the former. - If Manning plays another season the Broncos will still be favorites in the division. I wouldn't declare Manning done just yet either. I remember the same thing being said about Brady too early in this season. But, the serious hunt for a Manning successor has to start.

Brady hasn't had the serious injuries Peyton has though... You can kinda see it's starting to take it's toll, especially down the stretch of this season...

 

[BF4L]

I just am glad that I will not be subjected to Elway interviews any longer.

 

[sonnyblack65]

AFC is weak so no. they will continue to make playoffs. super bowl no shot.

Yeah they had a winning record vs NFC only the west was really strong