Will the Broncos make the playoffs?

[legend]

I'm leaning towards a wildcard spot this year. Weaker roster and contract dramas with Demaryius Thomas, who is holding out for Calvin Johnson type money. He's a great WR, but he's not CJ and not worth that much IMO.

He's yet to see the playbook for the new O under Kubiak so he starts behind the eight ball IMO. It doesn't look like the Broncos will be able to reach a long term deal with Thomas, now he's become just another WR diva like Dez Bryant.

If I was Elway I'd look at trading Thomas for a guy like Mike Evans, Logan Mankins and swapping the first round pick with Tampa Bay.

 

[pennywisealfie]

I still think they are the best team in the west. Their best shot to make it imo, is to win the division. I can't see a west team getting a wildcard spot this year.

 

[legend]

I think KC and SD have an equal shot at the division this year. Obviously Manning's health will be the primary factor for the Broncos and with more of a ground based game, maybe he will not falter down the stretch.

 

[Russell Crowe's Band]

well depends on manning doesn't it.
if he is fit they will be a 10-12 win team and should take out the division.
if not. well. its up for grabs.
I think KC and SD will be fighting out for a wildcard spot.
I think Oakland will be better again. 8-8 team in a strong division.

 

[Tom155]

Honestly I'm more concerned about the o-line than missing dt

4 new starters including a rookie at LT really concern me

I still think they win the division though I think they're no chance of winning it all

 

[nick87]

If Manning is healthy, they are still the best team in the AFC W

If Manning ISNT healthy, they could easily miss the play offs but would probably still jag a wildcard

 

[nick87]

according to the spreadsheet ive been working on for my annual "Dump a f**k load of money on NFL future bets" fiasco, the im projecting the following season.

SD - 9.35 wins
DEN - 8.8 wins
KC - 8.5 wins
OAK - 3.5 wins