I honestly think Payton being out could be an upgrade. I mean almost anything is an upgrade from last week. Another point is that the Bears skilled position guys are all out -- Forte, Jeffrey, Royal. There #1 WR is a guy named Marquise Wilson. I am passing just because this drama in Denver is exciting enough without having to bet on it. If Brock plays amazing, they might have to keep Manning benched, which I find kind of humerous. If he sucks, the Broncos are up a creek, which I like as a Pats fan. This is the most fascinating game of the week for me. But the Jeffrey injury is big.
I think Oz will be an upgrade because unlike Manning, he should be able to play under center which is how Kubiak's offense is designed to work. This should improve the running game as it will be as the backs will be close the the LOS and have a better view to the running lanes. Also, Osweiler unlike Manning will be able to run the bootleg which is another element of Kubiak's offense to keep the defense off balance. Osweiler, also unlike Manning has the arm strength to get go deep which should back off the defense just a bit. I took the Den ML, although full disclosure I am a homer.
Fox is a good coach, but somewhat too conservative imo. Denver has been playing against ex-coaches in the AFC West (SD, Oak) for the past few years and it has not made much of a difference.
If Manning retires at the end of this year it would free up $19 million for 2016. There is also possibility that the Broncos could part ways with LT Ryan Clady, another $10 million and maybe even Demarcus Ware, another $10 million. Although they are going to have to break the bank for Von Miller and try to re-sign Emannuel Sanders as well.
If Manning retires at the end of this year it would free up $19 million for 2016. There is also possibility that the Broncos could part ways with LT Ryan Clady, another $10 million and maybe even Demarcus Ware, another $10 million. Although they are going to have to break the bank for Von Miller and try to re-sign Emannuel Sanders as well.
