Broncos Country is on a confidence roller coaster, and it just plummeted hard after a loss to the Niners. Two weeks ago, 38% of the fan base felt good about the team’s direction. A big win bumped that number to 88%. Now, after the Niners game, it’s slammed right back into the 30s. Sean Payton’s move to be the primary play caller now might be behind some of this wild shift, but either way, fans are not feeling good about this team.
The Offense Is The Problem, And Fans Are Naming Names
So, who’s getting the blame? Most fans are pointing fingers straight at the offense, but it isn’t just about play calling. The biggest complaints are hitting the run game first, then the performance of Bo Nix. It makes you wonder how much pressure Nix is feeling right now, especially with the confidence meter swinging so wildly.
Payton addressed the questions about his quarterback, pointing out that QB play gets way easier when all the little things are done right. And, let’s be real, the Broncos haven’t exactly been nailing those little things. Payton was blunt about it, saying, “Yes, are there certain throws that from a timing standpoint [Nix] wants back? Yes. But I think collectively when you’re playing well on offense, you’re doing a lot of little things well, and then that job for him becomes somewhat easier. So that’s really the focus this week is the little things, detailing the little things and we’ll see that in the end product.”
“Extremely, Extremely Close” To Figuring It Out?
Even with Payton calling the shots now, offensive coordinator Davis Webb still believes in the scheme and what they’re trying to do. He sees them as “Extremely, extremely close” to figuring things out. Webb pointed to some moments last week in the pass game and run game where they were just a hair away. He also talked about the second halves against the Jaguars and the Rams, calling those good teams. Plus, he noted that Kansas City was tough on everyone. Look, being at 2-2 isn’t what anyone wanted to start the season, but Webb thinks a lot of teams in the NFL would actually be okay with that record. Broncos Country, though? Probably not.
A win in LA could change the entire vibe. Getting to 3-2 could make everything feel a whole lot better and maybe even get that confidence needle moving in the right direction again.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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