The Broncos' offseason reverberated with change. New owner, new coach, new quarterback
There has not been this much straight-faced optimism since 2015 when Peyton Manning, DeMarcus Ware and coach Gary Kubiak patrolled the sidelines. But lost in the hype is the small type about the Broncos' rejuvenation package: Some Assembly Is Required.
Today's topic focuses on the secondary. Recently, Pro Football Focus ranked the Broncos' group 12th entering the season, an interesting choice given Denver topped the list a year ago. Both appear mistakes. Last year, PFF overvalued Kyle Fuller, who was benched after three games, and leaned too heavily on Bryce Callahan's health. The pair is gone, Fuller to the Ravens and Callahan to the Chargers.
The Broncos averaged 19.7 points per game a year ago, and scored one touchdown on the game's first possession, leaving Denver endlessly trailing. With Hackett and Wilson in charge, the number should jump to 25 points per game, if not 28. That means more opportunities for takeaways, and, specifically, interceptions.
He stated the Pro Bowl as his goal when arriving. It never materialized as Darby dealt with a hamstring injury. What we learned is that Darby, even as a vet, needs practice reps. He was rusty when he returned. Healthy now, he must get his hands on the ball. Darby averages one pick every 10 games in his career, but has zero in his last 30 and one in his previous 36. That has to change, especially if quarterbacks begin shying away from the Saran Wrap-tight coverage of Surtain.
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