Mile High Report
WooHoo, Broncos Country! This UFG is coming in hot, thanks to backup QB BayAreaUnitedinOrange! And let’s hope the Broncos are coming in hot too. Last week’s win over the Raiders was both frustrating (can this offense ever start fast?) and amazing (how ‘bout that defense?). But as usual this time of year, the Chiefs are clicking on all cylinders and the Broncos are going to need to be doing the same if they want to win.
So here’s to all cylinders and huge thanks to BayArea for keeping the UFG streak alive and 11-0.
Go Broncos!
**MHR – Give me one word to describe last week’s win over the Raiders?
BayAreaUnitedinOrange: Win!
**MHR – Let’s start with offense. JK Dobbins is unfortunately out for the season. Is the running back room strong enough still without him? Do you expect the Broncos to look for another one around the league or is the combo of RJ Harvey, Jaleel McLaughlin and Tyler Badie enough?
BayAreaUnitedinOrange: This is not enough for the rest of season, so yes, I expect the Broncos to look HARD during the Bye Week. It’s time for Paton to earn his keep, again, and scour the waiver wires and call every cell phone salesman and sift through the message boards for anyone sending a resume.
**MHR – Bo Nix has been struggling to develop consistency in the passing game, and last week the offense could barely move across midfield. Aqib Talib told Denver radio this week that his concern for Nix is “2/10…and a few more caught deep balls and I’m at zero.” Are you with Talib?
BayAreaUnitedinOrange: No with Talib, and yes, I have more concerns. Bo needs to improve his consistency by maintaining a stable base under pressure and reduce his drift in the pocket, which is causing tougher throws. He needs to step up decisively in the pocket, even if it means more sacks, set his feet for throws, and improve his full-field processing when working through his reads.
That’s a lot to process. I am more in the realm of 50/50 that Bo puts this all together this season to where we are excited to see Bo and the offense enter the field and see fewer three-and-outs as they leave the field.
**MHR – The Chiefs’ defense is allowing the third-best completion percentage to opposing QBs this season at 71.5-percent, but they are much better with touchdowns allowed (top 5). While they are good at keeping plays in front of them, they have been known to give up the big play downfield. Does that play into Nix’s strengths? How critical will Nix’s deep ball completion percentage be this weekend?
BayAreaUnitedinOrange: I would take a 71.5% completion percentage from Bo Nix this week! But this is not one of his strengths, putting together long stretches of completed passes four quarters. To get better, how about less “hero ball” attempts and prioritizing hitting what the defense is giving him, check downs,...
