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And, for all the reasons posted by Vail ... this is why I'm content with whatever happens this season. It's been a hell of a ride since Tebow was QB.
All that being said, I can understand the optimism for total failure in Denver. Prior to Manning's arrival, they had six seasons from '06-11 with a lot of mediocrity. Shanahan's final 2 years, McDaniels and then year 1 of Fox... produced a 44-52 record with Plummer, Cutler, Orton and then that Tebow year of 8-8. That's a whole lot of ugly, but... that changed quickly and 2011 was the first of a half decade long dominance in the division.
And, that stretch of years was only rivaled by the mediocrity from '92-'95 as they moved from Reeve's final years into the Shanahan era.
This 2016 team has lost a number of key players from the team that won the title, and it's still a damn fine team... albeit with a huge question mark at the league's most critical position, QB. So, I get it.
I believe this team is MUCH better positioned than the teams beginning any of those previous two stretches of mediocrity. So, will 2016 suck? Possibly, and I've been on record saying I'm content with whatever happens because runs come to an end... and if Denver falters, it will only be temporary. The team has proven they are committed to act aggressively in the draft/FA to fix what ails them.
Why do I feel confident in saying that?
History.
Only 2 losing seasons in the last 16 years.
Only 5 losing seasons in the last 33 years. (everything else is pre-Elway)
Blacktop, Pastaball... I hope for guys like you, that KC does something wonderful this season, because I really fear for your mental sanity (what's left of it) if KC falters in what looks like a great season for KC to grab the opportunity by the horns and bring you guys some greatness.
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