There is something ominous about a must-win game in Week Five.That’s where the Denver Broncos sit as they head east to face the New York
Jets on Sunday. Yes
Brandon Marshall Jersey , there’s that sense for the game, but also for what lies ahead; especially if Denver loses. After New York, in two of the next
three games the Broncos host the Los Angeles Rams and are on the road for the
Kansas City Chiefs.As Adam Malnati and I talked about on the latest MHR Radio
Podcast, if Denver (2-2) gets back on track against the Jets (1-3), it doesn’t
guarantee squat, but it’s a heck of a lot better than the alternative. If the
Broncos lose, they’re staring down a four-game losing streak, and, in the best
case scenario, will win one of six games. Not to compound that ominous
sentiment, but Denver’s lack of success on the road doesn’t help. In the last
six games played in the East Coast, the Broncos are 1-5. Overall, in the last
nine road games they’re 1-8 and 4-13 in the last 17. Buckle up, Broncos
Country.Offensive RankingsDenver: Thirteenth in overall offense (383.3 yards),
third in rushing (148.3), 19th in passing (235.0) and 25th in points (21.0).New
York Jets: Twenty-ninth in overall offense (289.3 yards), tied for 25th in
rushing (88.0), 27th in passing (201.3) and 21st in points (22.3).Defense
RankingsDenver: Seventeenth in overall defense (366.8 yards), eighth in rushing
(93.8), 20th in passing (273.0) and 17th in points (24.3).New York Jets:
Thirteenth in overall defense (355.5 yards)
Authentic Adam Gotsis Jersey , 16th in rushing (108.3), 14th in passing (247.3) and 13th in points (22.3).Here are our keys to the game. Run. The. Damn.
Ball If you read MHR after the loss to the Chiefs, it seemed all of our stories
hammered Bill Musgrave for the lack of running game, play calling and whom he
had on the field in key situations. There’s a reason for that — the Broncos
offensive coordinator played a major role in their loss. For the life of me,
over two days later, I still can’t wrap my head around calling 22 run plays and
rookie Royce Freeman gets only eight. Eight freaking carries for a guy Kansas
City still hasn’t tackled. And he wasn’t on the field in the most crucial drive
of the game midway through the fourth quarter. That has to change on Sunday. As
the stats show, it’s what Denver does well and the Jets can’t stop. Run the damn
ball, and get Freeman 15-20 carries. — Ian St. Clair Take advantage of matchups
Sign up for FanPulse, our weekly Broncos survey.When the Broncos do pass, Keenum
needs to find crossers over the middle of the field. The Jets are an elite pass
defense on the boundaries but their backers are exploitable in coverage. I talk
about this in GIF Horse, but the Jacksonville Jaguars did this masterfully. —
Just_JoRoPaging Von Miller The Broncos need a bounce back game, and their star
linebacker is taking a little flack from fans right now. Miller is supposed to
be a game changer, but the last two games have seen him vanish a little. With a
rookie quarterback under center for the Jets, this seems like the type of game
that Miller could tar over. With the lack of turnovers created by the defense,
pressure on the QB could lead to a few picks, and strip sacks. Miller needs to
be a true game wrecker, and the defense needs to grab some turnovers. — Adam
MalnatiPete Trifecta First: Cut Devonte Booker. Any playing time he has is
stolen playing time from Freeman and Phillip Lindsay, who I have watched pass
block plenty well.Second: Feast on a rookie QB. Listen to Chris Harris Jr and
stay aggressive. Don’t give up the easy plays.Third: Start Chad Kelly. Guess
what? Last I checked, he hits receivers/tight ends running free down the
sideline in stride for touchdowns. He doesn’t overthrow them by a country mile.
— Pete Baron Utilize Courtland Sutton One pleasant surprise we got from Monday
Night’s loss to the Chiefs was the rookie receiver. He showed us the unique
ability to maintain focus on passes, even when wearing defenders as a blanket.
This isn’t new to those who have been watching him since training
camp
Youth Derek Wolfe Jersey , but it is something that should continue. He’s big and strong, and knows how to make plays. I feel like whomever is throwing to
him just has to get the ball within his radius and you will get the effort it
takes to make the catch. I look for the second- and third-string players to be
more impactful this week. There’s too much talent not to take advantage of it. —
Casey Barrett Calm the f@$k down! This is for players, coaches and fans. Focus
on playing mistake-free football. No hook-and-ladders, no end-arounds (well, OK,
one of those with Emmanuel Sanders scoring a touchdown is fine), no putting
Shaquil Barrett in coverage downfield. Play aggressive pass-rush defense with
the Orange Rush and utilize the playmakers on offense. I know it’s trendy in
here to call for more Freeman, and I’m not against that, but mostly I would do
anything that takes advantage of Andy Janovich’s talent because he’s the true
hero in that rush attack and apparently is damn good catching 32-yard passes
too. — Laurie Lattimore-Volkmann The MHR Radio Podcast is now on iTunes, Google
Play, Spotify, Stitcher and TuneIn. Please subscribe to the one that fits your
fancy, and also rate and review what you hear.What are your keys to victory for
the Broncos? Good morning, Broncos Country!You probably know the name Zac
Taylor. You should also know his brother, Press. Zac was one of the five
candidates to interview to become the Denver Broncos head coach. Some, me
included, thought he could be an option for the Broncos as an offensive
coordinator. But multiple reports indicate Zac will become the next head coach
of the Cincinnati Bengals (as soon as the Los Angeles Rams season ends, where he
serves as the quarterbacks coach). With the news Gary Kubiak will not serve as
the Broncos offensive coordinator in 2019, speculation has started on who Elway
and new head coach Vic Fangio may hire. We had a good rundown on some of the
potential candidates on Saturday. One name that wasn’t on the list, and one I
think should be
http://www.broncosauthorizedshops.com/authentic-todd-davis-jersey , is Press Taylor. As I told Adam Malnati on the latest MHR Radio Podcast, the
current Philadelphia Eagles quarterbacks coach fits the mold of what Elway and
Fangio say they’re looking for. I think Taylor needs to get a serious look as
Denver’s offensive coordinator. It doesn’t hurt that he works for Doug Pederson,
but there’s a consensus that Taylor is a rising star in the NFL. He is just 31
years old (Jan. 13 is his birthday), but that shouldn’t be a deterrent, not if
the Broncos want to modernize their offense. Don’t take my word for it ... From
a great story in Sports Illustrated about the Taylor brothers: Horse TracksA few
bowl standouts who will be in the draft conversationKentucky edge rusher Josh
Allen, Duke quarterback Daniel Jones and Iowa State running back David
Montgomery were among the prospects who made statements in the college-football
postseason.Sacco Sez: Head Coach Vic Fangio and a good gut feelingJim Saccomano
offers his initial impressions on the Broncos' new head coach, Vic Fangio.The
Next Step: Retired longtime NFL executive Joe Browne on Owner Pat Bowlen's
impact on the NFLBrowne explains why Bowlen deserves to be elected to the Pro
Football Hall of Fame when the selection committee meets in February.Mason's
Mailbag: Jan. 11Andrew Mason answers your questions about the impact Head Coach
Vic Fangio may have on the Broncos' defense and if theOrange and Blue 760 Daily:
January 10The Broncos introduced Vic Fangio as their 17th head coach Thursday.
On this edition of Orange and Blue 760 Daily, hear Fangio's thoughts on his
philosophy. By going older and defense, Elway bucked NFL trend | 9news.comFrom
eight head coach openings, most tried to find the next young, offensive Sean
McVay.Troy Renck's 7 Things to Know about Vic FangioWho is Vic Fangio and what
could he bring for the Broncos? Here are 7 things to know about the new head
coach.Von Miller makes 'brutally honest' assessment of role in Broncos' losing
season - Denver Broncos- ESPNMiller knows he's a leader of the Broncos, no
matter the head coach. He is willing to take blame for some issues, but he wants
to stay in Denver.NFL Tracks What we know about the drama between Antonio Brown
and the Steelers - SBNation.comBrown’s issues with the Steelers boiled over
before a vital Week 17 matchup.Which NFL teams should trade for Antonio Brown
& what could Steelers get? - SBNation.comPittsburgh isn’t trading Brown ...
yet.Sanders: WR Antonio Brown disrespected Steelers - NFL.comEmmanuel Sanders
believes Antonio Brown's days as a Steeler are over and he would welcome him in
Denver despite his 'disrespect' to his team before calling out Ben
Roethlisberger's lack of leadership.Trevor Lawrence should be rare exception to
NFL draft eligibility rule - SBNation.comRetired NFL lineman Geoff Schwartz
explains how in special cases, the NFL could tweak its rule that only permits
players who are three years out of high school to enter the draft.NFL: Rating
past young coaches as boom or bustHiring young NFL coaches is the hot new trend.
But is it smart? A look at the history of youngest coach hires during the Super
Bowl era.NFL coach hires: What questions still remain after moves?The last week
brought resolution on the NFL coaching front, as teams moved quickly to fill
vacancies. But there are still questions to be answered.Inside Kyler Murray's
football vs. baseball decisionOklahoma's two-sport star recognizes the allure of
the NFL and the grind of getting to the big leagues. But where is Murray's
passion -- and what will ultimately sway him?Sarah Thomas will make history as
first woman to officiate NFL playoff game - CBS NewsThomas became the first
full-time female referee in NFL history back in 2015NFL launches Inspire Change
initiative as part of social change partnership with playersA new television
spot, which showcases NFL owners and players collaborating in the first season
of their seven-year, multimillion-dollar partnership, will air this weekend
during the divisional playoffs and continue through the Super Bowl.Tom Brady on
Philip Rivers: 'He's kind of like me' - NFL.comAhead of their AFC Division Round
clash this Sunday in Foxborough, New England Patriots QB Tom Brady had plenty of
great things to say about his Los Angeles Chargers counterpart.
