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As embarrassing as some of Nathaniel Hackett's miscues have been this season, the Josh McDaniels era was filled with even worse moments
A win over the 49ers would erase a lot of the early doubts, but a loss to Kyle Shanahan could doom the Broncos head coach forever
In a game that meant everything to the quarterback, Denver's head coach made a horrendous decision and took the game out of his hands
History shows that a win in the opener doesn't always lead to season-long success, while a loss doesn't necessarily derail a campaign
With a contract extension signed that will keep Russell Wilson in Denver for at least seven years, Seattle is the loser in the big picture
While the wins and losses might not count, there have been hints about what was to come that were provided in previous exhibition games
The Broncos took it to the Cowboys on Thursday, showing that the positivity and energy of Denver's head coach is making an impact
Rather than hoping someone on the current roster steps up, Denver needs to hit the free-agent market and bring in a proven wide receiver
As Javonte Williams emerges as the likely starter in the backfield, a much-maligned veteran will still be an important part of Denver's offense
The edge rusher and wide receiver have been disappointing at time during their Broncos careers, but both former first-round picks can play
Now that the QB is in Seattle, it's time to stop piling on; instead, fans should remember the glimmer of hope he provided in dark years
While winning the Cup, the Avs had to exorcise demons and face down a great team, showing a toughness the Broncos and Nuggets lack
Both won two titles as players, but if the Avs are able to close out the Stanley Cup Final, Sakic will leapfrog Elway in terms of front office work
With all of the extra work that the Broncos new quarterback is putting in with his teammates, the impact of skipping one practice is minuscule
The Broncos have enjoyed their biggest successes in the current uniforms, making a nostalgia-driven change a silly and pointless idea
If Colorado can win tonight, or even close out the Blues in seven games, their Game 5 meltdown won't go down in Colorado sports infamy
On the heels of Vic Fangio, arguably the least-successful Broncos head coach in the last 20 years, the new leader is a breath of fresh air
The history of Colorado sports shows that one great player can't win a titl on his own, with Denver's back-to-back MVP the latest example
Previous teams to win championships in Colorado all had to learn hard lessons along the way; can this year's Avalanche add to the list?
In previous years when they didn't make a selection in round one, Denver has still been able to land players who make a huge impact
Given the history of Bradley Chubb and Randy Gregory not being on the field for 17 games, Denver's needs to bring in an insurance policy
There's a very real possibility that it takes Nathaniel Hackett a season to get his feet wet, but that won't mean that better days aren't ahead in Denver
The high points of Super Bowl wins, as well as the most-heartbreaking moment in team history, show why Denver needs to bring back Kareem Jackson
In the last three weeks Russell Wilson has devoted himself to returning the Broncos to contender status, and it’s only March
