Broncos Nation have their own power rankings for the upcoming NFL season and this week they’ve started changing their minds about the team’s chances. The rookie class is solid at guard and the talent behind Demaryius Thomas is stronger than ever; there’s even an argument that the franchise has found itself a franchise quarterback in Case Keenum.
But John Elway has seen this before: he began hiring talent evaluators right before they went out and hired coaches. Will this time be different? Good question.
Thanks to a selection of 52 national experts, 32 were asked to determine where the Broncos are in this post-Elway era.
Thad Davis
Broncos win four of their final five games (or the Dolphins lose theirs).
Andrew Brandt
Broncos win seven of their final five games (or Dolphins lose theirs).
Kevin Kuo
Broncos win six of their final seven games (or Dolphins lose theirs).
Michael Silver
Broncos win seven of their final seven games (or Dolphins lose theirs).
Chris Chase
Broncos win six of their final seven games (or Dolphins lose theirs).
Clare McManamon
Broncos win six of their final seven games (or Dolphins lose theirs).
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