Broncos aim to end Raiders' six-game winning streak in Sean Payton's debut. Denver must slow Jacobs, Crosby
ENGLEWOOD – On a sun-drenched afternoon on Aug. 23, the Broncos scrimmaged against the Los Angeles Rams at Centura Training Center. It represented another mile marker in a long, rugged training camp journey under new coach Sean Payton.
In life, when you invite someone into your home you treat them well. In sports, the exact opposite applies, where the idea is to figuratively punch them in the mouth, letting them know they are permitted to share the grounds, but are not in charge. On this day, the Broncos struggled with energy and attitude. One mistake turned into two. Pre-snap penalties littered the practice field. This was a reminder of the challenge Payton faces inheriting a team that has posted six-straight losing seasons.
Changing a culture takes new faces and time. It is hard to have confidence without results. So, to avoid the “here-we-go-again, same-old Broncos,” Denver needs a victory to believe in my opinion. The Raiders, once an easy mark when Mike Shanahan coached Denver, have been a problem. They boast six straight victories over the Broncos. How does Denver change the narrative? My Denver7 keys to victory:Josh Jacobs owns a 7-0 record vs. the Broncos, averaging 103 yards per game with nine touchdowns. He has 335 yards in his past two games, including 130 on 27 second-half carries. Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph identified stopping Jacobs as the top priority. Jacobs seeks violence.
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