Despite missing the playoffs in a spirit-crushing overtime defeat to the Niners in their finale last season, I like the Broncos to win the AFC West. This prediction does cause me some bit of consternation, for example, am I the only one who is dubious on the greatness of Jay Cutler? I mean, I guess you can round him up to above-average but that’s about it.
I’m not saying that he won’t be great but it seems like everywhere I turn, I hear folks talking about how they saw God (or John Elway) in that 54 yard pass to Javon Walker. Those comparisons may be apt but give the kid some time to grow into that role.
Instead, I’m pinning my prediction on the backs of Travis Henry, Mike Bell, a revitalized and revamped defense with a few new big boys in the box, some speedy linebackers, two top drawer corners to execute Jim Bates’ defense, and the fact that Norv Turner will really mess things up in San Diego. Hell, someone has to win the division and it isn’t going to be The Raiders or The Chiefs.
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