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Denver Broncos: Ranking 2018 Games for Difficulty

By Michael Longhofer

DENVER, CO - AUGUST 18: linebacker Von Miller #58 of the Denver Broncos runs onto the field during player introductions an NFL preseason game against the Chicago Bears at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on August 18, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 18: linebacker Von Miller #58 of the Denver Broncos runs onto the field during player introductions an NFL preseason game against the Chicago Bears at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on August 18, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /
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ENGLEWOOD, CO – AUGUST 05: The Denver Broncos take part in practice with the backdrop of the construction of their new training facility at the Paul D. Bowlen Memorial Broncos Centre on August 5, 2014 in Englewood, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) /

Many predict the bye week to be the end of Vance Joseph’s tenure.

I’ve contended all offseason that it would benefit all for the Broncos to play an actual game with a legitimate quarterback, offensive coordinator, offensive line and running back before we declare Joseph a bust.  He may well be but we currently do not have evidence to support that.  Time will tell but as mentioned above, Denver has a favorable schedule and the team looks to be greatly improved from last year’s dismal 5-11 showing.

So, the easiest week on the schedule is Bye Week.  Sure, it’s cheating but it provides an opportunity to assess the coaching status.

My feeling is that Joseph and Defensive Coordinator Joe Woods will, like Nuggets coach Michael Malone, endure the barbs and come out the other side stronger and in more control.

It’s worth reporting that Kyle Shanahan, everyone’s “whatabout” coach is having an interesting camp in San Francisco.  Quarterback Jimmy Garropolo has drawn criticism from his coach, noting that while Garropolo makes plays, he’s not making proper reads.  For his part, Jimmy agrees.  Las Vegas oddsmakers project the 49’ers at 8.5 wins for the 2018 season.

Denver made the choice to hire Joseph before the 2017 season, passing on Shanahan. The choice deserves time to develop and the mention of Shanahan is purely to compare the perception of each coach outside of their hometown.

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