2013 Record: 13-3
Notable Losses: Champ Bailey, Eric Decker, Knowshon Moreno, Robert Ayers, Zane Beadles, Trindon Holliday, Wesley Woodyard, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Chris Kuper
Notable Gains: Will Montgomery, Emmanuel Sanders, Aqib Talib, T.J. Ward, Demarcus Ware
Draft Class: Bradley Roby, Cody Latimer, Michael Schofield, Lamin Barrow, Matt Paradis (waived), Corey Nelson
The Facts: The Broncos had a record-setting offense in 2013, and while they likely won't repeat that in 2014, they should still be very good. They have Manning, they have an offensive line to keep him safe and a deep receiving group that features Demaryius Thomas, Emmanuel Sanders, Wes Welker, Cody Latimer and tight end Julius Thomas. In addition, Manning will probably make an unknown like Virgil Green into a household name soon. Montee Ball is primed for a big season in 2014 and if he can hold onto the ball, he should have an easy 1,000+ yard season in Denver.
Defensively, they should be a quality unit if everyone stays healthy, mainly Von Miller, Demarcus Ware, Danny Trevathan, Aqib Tali ,and Chris Harris Jr. And if that defense is healthy, and the Broncos do become a team that has the power to run the football more, they have a strong chance to hoist the Lombardi trophy in February.
Predicted Record: 12-4. Wins against Colts, Chiefs (x2), Cardinals, Jets, 49ers, Chargers, Raiders (x2), Rams, Bills and Dolphins.
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