Man Broncos D is annoying me. So inconsistent.
Let's be real here. The defense has kept them in games when the offense can't get going. If anything the offense has been hit or miss.
Yesterday the offense put the defense in some tough spots. That's not to say the defense played well, because they didn't. They can't always bail you out from shitty field position, turnovers, and flags. Shitty 3 and outs, plus short drives time wise add up for a defense, especially when they face a team that will grind you out with the hurry up.
All three phases sucked yesterday, but I'll take Manning at his word that he stunk and the team needs him to play better than he did. I'm glad he admitted as much, and I hope to see an attitude adjustment.
Can't we just have that Manning were he's irritated enough to just light teams up? We either get timid Manning, or the guy who is good/great but everything is in order so no need to adjust. When things go south though he has a hard time adjusting. This last game and the SB are perfect examples. Team hit some tough spots and wilted. Manning included.
I love Manning as much as the next Bronco fan. Don't get me wrong here, but I feel he needs to lead with some toughness and adapt to bad situations. It's the weakest part of his game and arguably keeping him from being the greatest. Not arrogance mind you, just the attitude that I am going to kick your ass, if you try to stop me and knock me down I'm going to get back up and you'll have to kill me to stop me.
Right now we have the mentality of a bully. We are going to hit you, but if you hit us harder and faster we are going to run home. Maybe it's more a coaching thing, but I'd like to see Manning lead the charge, his press conference was a start.
