Good morning, Broncos Country!
Man, is it fun to have the Denver Broncos good again.
The Broncos sit atop the AFC West, the AFC and the NFL (as of today), and seem poised to do something they have not done in a decade — contend for a championship.
Since Super Bowl 50 and the retirement of Peyton Manning, we’ve yearned for this. It’s been a long, long 10 years. But Denver finally has the quarterback, head coach, general manager, and ownership all aligned on the same path. All bought into the same goal of making the Broncos a championship franchise again. This is something else we haven’t seen since Pat Bowlen.
It feels good to be a fan of this organization again.
But this is just the start. With six games remaining on the schedule and sitting at 9-2, this season has the potential to be even more fun. The first division championship since 2015. The top seed in the AFC, and, with it, homefield advantage throughout the AFC playoffs. If that happens, Denver is still one of the toughest places to play in the NFL. And based on what we heard from Broncos Country in the 22-19 win over the Kansas City Chiefs, the fans will do their part.
Yet, even if the Broncos stumble – I don’t think they will – so what? Denver will finally break free of the shackles of the disastrous Russell Wilson contract and be able to fill in more pieces when the offseason arrives. So the Broncos will be even better, in theory, next season. How incredible is it to think like this?
In other words, this season isn’t a one-off for this franchise. Yes, some may think this start is a mirage, but when you take a step back, the future is not. For the first time in a long time, you see a championship path. And it’s not tainted by orange-and blue-shaded glasses. It’s legitimate and real.
The next six games will be fun, and everything this team wants to accomplish is within its reach. But also remember, the championship window has finally opened.
Man, it’s great to have the Broncos good again.
