CAN A NEW PLUMMER FIX DENVER?
Say what you will about Brian Griese, but he was tough and loved to compete for the Denver Broncos. He played like a linebacker and didn’t make great decisions all the time, but he wanted to win as much as any of his teammates. Now Jake Plummer joins Denver as the new Mr. Fix It after some average seasons in Arizona. Why would Mike Shanahan want a quarterback who has thrown 90 touchdowns but 114 interceptions in his career? The Broncos never have been the same since John Elway retired, but they have solid players on both sides of the ball. I don’t think many defensive coordinators in the AFC are too concerned about Plummer leading the Broncos to the promised land, but those same experts never seemed too worried about competing against Griese. 7. RUN THE BALL This could be the year of the running back if these three standouts stay healthy. Marshall Faulk could be in the best shape of his career after intense off-season workouts. He is coming off a disappointing season where he only star
