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John Davis is a host on 104.3 The Fan and a writer for DenverFan.com
A stellar game against the Panthers has some in Broncos Country prematurely crowning the team's next franchise quarterback
Vic Fangio had it right this week when he defended his rookie wide receiver, as the head coach knows that frustration isn't always bad
The contract extension that was given to the much-maligned left tackle is a bright spot in an otherwise gloomy and tumultuous season
It's now time for Drew Lock to "pop" on the field, writes John Davis, or the Denver Broncos need to move on and start fresh with a different plan
Despite having all sorts of reasons and excuses for letting the season get away from them, the Broncos head coach has kept his team in the hunt
The last time Denver was developing a franchise quarterback, the organization didn't see the project through to the end, a mistake they can't repeat
In 2019, Kansas City provided Denver with a pair of reality checks, making Sunday's game a test to see if all of the offseason moves paid off
If Denver can beat New England on Sunday, it will prove that they are closer to becoming a contender again than most people believe
In 20 games under Vic Fangio, Denver has only forced 19 turnovers, a number that simply won't due from a team built around their defense
It's likely that Denver and their All-Pro safety are going to part ways during the offseason, so it makes sense to at least get something in return
In a season that already appears lost, it would be foolish to risk the quarterback's long-term health in order for him to play some meaningless games
Reeling from the timeout debacle against the Titans, and building a reputation for giving away games late, Denver needs to change the narrative
As Denver discovered in 2018, as well as 2008, major injuries to key players can derail a promising season, something that's likely occurred again
The last time the NFL went without any offseason activities, Denver stumbled out of the gate, but they showed that the season isn't necessarily lost
Just like in 2011, the Broncos have a rookie who looks ready to step in on day one, which will allow a veteran to flourish on the other side
Much like Anthony Miller in 1994, the running back gives Denver a veteran playmaker who can kickstart the offense, while the youth movement kicks in
Both leaders brought a lot of great players to Denver, but struggles in the trenches, on opposite sides of the ball, overshadowed the successes
In 2005, the Broncos solved their biggest problem with a pair of rookie cornerbacks, a similar plan to what Denver is doing this year at wideout
Other franchises have been derailed by Super Bowl losses, but the Broncos general manager has repeatedly proven he can overcome big losses
While it might've been nice for the team and their star safety to reach a long-term deal, it's hard to blame either one for choosing the path they did
The newly-elected member of the Broncos Ring of Fame brought a maverick sensibility that ended dynasties and elevated franchises, writes John Davis
As the Broncos have shown during each of their three championship seasons, having stars who are willing to play a role is what leads to success
Bobby Humphrey and Clinton Portis got off to great starts in Denver, but it didn't take long for the team to move on from when it became necessary
Jake Plummer was able to get out of John Elway's shadow by being himself, which something the second-year signal caller should try to mimic
