The Denver Broncos came into the game against the Cincinnati Bengals in midseason form. One game into the season and fans were already frustrated on more than one platform; the running game was inept, the quarterback’s job should be in question and the defense aloof and looking for answers.
But as we see in all sports; winning silences all critics.
But as we see in all sports; winning silences all critics.
“This is one of the best wins that I’ve ever been a part of,” quarterback Kyle Orton said following the 24-22 Denver win. The 3-year Broncos starter has received much of the blame for much for the obvious offensive struggles in the opening week against the Oakland Raiders.
Orton threw for 195 yards and 2 touchdowns on the sunny Sunday afternoon, and buys himself at least another week as the starter.
The running game can also be attributed to this offensive success. “I was happy with the way our guys handled themselves offensively just because we were going to have to run the ball," said Fox, "and we did."
Willis McGahee was the leading rusher for the Broncos a week after Denver accumulated 38 total yards on the ground. McGahee ran for over a hundred yards and kept the Bengals defense guessing the whole game.
“We stuck with it. The line did a great job. Willis making yards, making downhill yards, making tough yards." Orton appreciates this change of pace, and he needs this to be consistent part of the Broncos offensive schemes.
But this two-point victory isn’t only moral, but its promising figuring the amount of injuries the Broncos were facing. Champ Baily, Knowshon Moreno, Brandon Lloyd and many others were forced to sit out put the onus on some back ups.
“The mentality we have here is next man up. The guys that are after those guys came in and performed great." said Miller
It was philosophy that carried swiftly inside the Broncos locker room. And breeding this idea, along with the first win of the year will give the confidence and a key learning point. Coming at the right time, after several years of disappointment, and moving in the right direction.
“You have to learn to win in this league, and,” said Fox, “not saying anything about the past, but when you have that culture these types of wins give you confidence."
The first tally in the win column for the Broncos came in an exciting 2 point win against a team they should beat. But it also comes with a good, quick, librarian like ‘shhhhh’.
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