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Denver won Super Bowls because Terrell Davis and Von Miller became Hall of Fame caliber players; is there anyone capable of making that leap now?
The second season as a head coach is when it can be determined if someone is up to the task, which makes this year a big one in Denver
Denver could sign the 38-year-old, multi-time Pro Bowl selection to a one-year deal, which would provide Drew Lock the protection he needs
Just like 20 years ago, Denver can jumpstart a return to the playoffs with a strong performance on "Monday Night Football" in Week 1
Early in his career, No. 7 wasn't surrounded with a lot of weapons and it led to some struggles, something he's trying to avoid with Drew Lock
Trading back in the first round might not get fans excited, but as the most-hated coach in team history proved, it's a good way to build a roster
Broncos Country speaks glowingly of Demaryius Thomas now, but when he was posting 1,000-yard seasons, he was routinely criticized
It doesn't matter if Denver takes a wide receiver, offensive tackle, cornerback or something else in the first round, they just have to be right
Just like they did in 2005 with Mike Anderson and Tatum Bell, Denver can ride a potent ground game to a very success season in 2020
Back in the early 1990s, the Broncos had a running back who contributed by being a jack-of-all-trades, something that could happen once again
After four up-and-down seasons in Cleveland, former CSU star Rashard Higgins would be the perfect addition to Denver's receiving corps
While drafting a speedy wide receiver is tempting, Denver should learn from him history and use their first-round pick on a more-important position
The future Ring of Fame cornerback is most likely headed to another team, which will put Denver fans in a tricky situation on Sundays
John Elway has a pattern of not re-signing defensive tackles, in part because he has a knack for finding diamonds in the rough at that position
It seemed like no one could knock Josh McDaniels off his lofty perch, but Mel Tucker's departure from CU put him on a new level of disdain
In the past, the Broncos have received less than they hoped for in exchange for hefty new contracts given to their own free agents
The formula for slowing down the Chiefs quarterback was first revealed more than two decades ago, by a coach with ties to Super Bowl 54 and Denver
Carmelo Anthony and Jay Cutler were young stars when they demanded trades, situations that set back their franchises for years to come
Historically in Denver, a revolving door at either coordinator position ultimately ends up costing head coaches their jobs too
During his tenure as Denver's general manager, No. 7 has proven adept at building around a franchise quarterback, something he can do with Drew Lock
This year's Broncos are eerily reminiscent of the 1994 team, which didn't live up to expectations and ultimately got the head coach run out of town
The Broncos general manager whiffed on QBs in the draft before, but it was because of who he didn't pick rather than who he did
As Broncos Country saw with Jay Cutler and Brock Osweiler, early positive signs don't always translate into long-term success
Reports that the head coach is feuding with players and assistants have been denied, but those same issues forced the Broncos to change in the past
