Ben Freid

Former Contributor to DenverFan.com

The Broncos need to look for an offensive-minded head coach

Denver has invested heavily on that side of the ball, so they need to go all in and look in that direction when they move on from Vic Fangio
4 years ago

With Garett Bolles under contract, keeping Mike Munchak is key

The Broncos offensive line coach has transformed the left tackle from a bust to one of the best in the league, so keep the duo together is vital
4 years ago

It’s time for the Broncos to sign Justin Simmons to a long-term contract

Denver has a habit of not rewarding homegrown stars with new deals, a disturbing trend that needs to end with their All-Pro safety
4 years ago

Nothing will improve with the Broncos until there are changes at the top

So long as the same people keep making decisions about head coaches, coordinators and personnel, Denver is going to be in repeat mode
4 years ago

Right now, it appears as though the Broncos are heading toward a rebuild

Drew Lock doesn't look like the quarterback of the future, a realization that means Denver will need to blow it up and start over this offseason
4 years ago

Don’t gloss over the huge test that Drew Lock passed on Sunday

Some are discounting the Broncos comeback win over the Chargers because of how they played for three quarters, which misses the point
4 years ago

Sunday served as a cold, harsh reality check for Broncos Country

In racking up their 10th-straight win over Denver, Kansas City showed that the gap between the AFC West rivals remains a wide chasm
4 years ago

Vic Fangio got his signature victory against Bill Belichick and the Patriots

Going on the road, with everything stacked against them, and winning a defensive-minded, low-scoring game epitomized the Broncos head coach
4 years ago

The missed bye week gives the Broncos more time for their real goal

An extra week of rest means Drew Lock won't miss the Patriots game, which provides Denver with another chance to evaluate their young QB
4 years ago

The goal for 2020 remains finding out if Drew Lock is the long-term answer

A win over the Jets doesn't change things for the Broncos, as they still need to use this season to figure out if they have a quarterback of the future
4 years ago

It’s time for the Broncos to finally embrace going into full rebuild mode

Much like the 49ers and Raiders have done in recent years, it's time for Denver to strip things bare and commit to starting all over again
4 years ago

The misuse of Melvin Gordon highlights the Broncos biggest problem

Denver paid the running back $16 million, but because they don't know what they want to be offensively, they aren't getting what they paid for
4 years ago

Bradley Chubb is a virtual no-show in Broncos season-opening loss

The pass rusher has to step up his game with Von Miller likely lost for the season, but he failed to answer the bell on Monday night against the Titans
4 years ago

The Broncos got thinner at positions that were already dangerously thin

Cutting Todd Davis and trading Isaac Yiadom made little sense for Denver, as the moves made already precarious situations even more dicey
4 years ago

If the Broncos want to find success, their offense needs to be a little boring

As tempting as it is to have Drew Lock throw 40 passes per game, Denver will be much better served to lean on their running game in 2020
4 years ago

The Broncos haven’t given Vic Fangio the main ingredient he needs

The head coach's best defenses have always featured a top-notch inside linebacker, yet Denver has ignored that position in recent years
4 years ago

The Broncos plans for Courtland Sutton were revealed on draft night

The only way the wide receiver remains in Denver for the long-term is if Jerry Jeudy and/or K.J. Hamler don't play up to their billing
4 years ago

The battle for playing time at running back is the best Broncos storyline

Melvin Gordon was signed a big deal this offseason, so he's expected to push Phillip Lindsay out of the lineup, which might be easier said than done
4 years ago

Von Miller is facing the most-critical season of his career

Coming off of the worst full season in the NFL, the Broncos linebacker has a lot of doubters to quiet, questions to answer and points to prove
4 years ago