2023 Broncos' Season, Off-Season Goals

 


The Broncos finished the season at 8-9 and head into an off-season of uncertainty. The first season with Sean Payton was OK. The Broncos had some low moments and some moments where they seemed to take a step forward. But now the focus is on how the Broncos can compete in 2024. Below are some things I think the team needs.

* Figure Out the Quarterback. In the end-of-the-season press conferences, the Broncos indicated Russell Wilson might be back. I can't help but wonder how that's going to work. If Wilson is back, how does this team and offense move forward. If Wilson isn't back, who handles the quarterback position? The Broncos are likely to be in a rough salary cap position, but this is the most important position for the team and one they need to nail.

* Nail the Draft. The Broncos haven't had a First Round pick in a couple of years. Now they have a big one and it's going to be crucial that they get it right.

* Clarify the Weapons. On paper, the Broncos have a lot of options. But Jerry Jeudy hasn't worked out and Greg Dulcich can't seem to stay on the field. Combine that with a curious backfield rotation, and they wasn't enough consistency among playmakers.

* Work on the Offense. It's been a decade since the Broncos' offense was fun to watch. Even during the Super Bowl-winning season, it was more about the defense. It would be nice to have it be fun watching Broncos' games again.

* Shore Up the Defense. The Broncos' defense was up-and-down, but seemed to find its way mid-season. This off-season will be about adding the right pieces to make the defense work.

* Rebuild the Team's Reputation. I think the Broncos' reputation as an organization took a big hit in 2023. This off-season, and the regular season to come, will be about restoring that and trying to attract top talent once again.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

The Burial a courtroom drama with heart

Image
Willie Gary (Jamie Foxx) is a brash trial lawyer who is good at rallying a jury to his cause. Jeremiah O’Keefe (Tommy Lee Jones) is a quiet grandfather who is trying to ensure the business his family built remains viable after he’s gone. These two don’t appear to have much in common on the surface. But when they’re brought together by young lawyer Hal Dockins (Mamoudou Athie) brings them together, a connection is formed over their shared background of working hard to become self-made men. And it turned out that Willie was just who Jerry needed in his corner to win the fight of his life. The new Prime Video film The Burial, which opened in theaters October 6 and started streaming October 13, captures that trial against the Loewen Group that changed the course of their lives. The film is based on the true story and covers the trial, but more importantly captures the relationship between the men. The film plays out like a traditional courtroom drama. Foxx is solid as Willie Gary, while Ju...
Read more

Broncos Draft Targets

Image
  The NFL Draft is just a few days away. On April 25, the Denver Broncos will head into the draft in the midst of something of a rebuild. In the draft, the Broncos have the No. 12 pick in Round 1, then have a Third Round Pick, Fourth Round Pick, three Fifth Round Picks, a Sixth Round Pick, and a Seventh Round Pick. So, what might they be targeting? Let's dive in and look at possible positions. Quarterback : The team clearly needs a long-term quarterback. Jarrett Stidham and Ben DiNucci are there but the team could certainly use someone else. Could they move up for Drake Maye or J.J. McCarthy? Yes, they could. Will the take Bo Nix at 12? It's possible. Or will the Broncos wait until next off-season to make a move? Anything is in play for the Broncos in 2024, but quarterback is surely a need. Tight End: The team brought back Adam Trautman and still has Greg Dulcich, but it's still a need. Dulcich hasn't been able to get on the field and Trautman hasn't been great. Co...
Read more

Favorite Westerns, No. 43

Image
  Do you like a good Western? It's a classic genre in film and this year I've decided to look at some of my favorite Westerns. So, join me each Friday as I count down my favorite Westerns from No. 50 to No. 1. Rooster Cogburn : [ watching Mattie ford the river hanging on the back of her horse] By God. She reminds me of me. True Grit (1969) Starring : John Wayne, Kim Darby, Glen Campbell, Robert Duvall, and Dennis Hopper Director : Henry Hathaway About: This is the third straight week with a film from Wayne. As you might guess, we're not done. As I've mentioned, he sets a standard for the genre. Here, we seen him bring to life an iconic character. This one is based on a novel, and it has endured. He's great as Rooster Cogburn, so good that he got a sequel in the same character. But this is a later film in his career. This is a different, more grizzled Wayne. He's still quite good and this is a film that really has stood the test of time. It's not the only ve...
Read more