{"id":32678,"date":"2017-10-24T19:49:47","date_gmt":"2017-10-24T23:49:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lwosonnfl.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/?p=32678"},"modified":"2017-10-25T13:16:17","modified_gmt":"2017-10-25T17:16:17","slug":"denver-broncos-recovery-process-begins-after-an-embarrassing-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2017\/10\/24\/denver-broncos-recovery-process-begins-after-an-embarrassing-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Denver Broncos Recovery Process Begins After Embarrassing Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"

As NFL teams prepare to head into week eight, there\u2019s one team that strives to bounce back after losing three of their last four games: The <\/span>Denver Broncos<\/span><\/a>. And although they\u2019re currently 3-3 with 10 games left in the season, players agreed after an embarrassing loss to the <\/span>Los Angeles Chargers<\/span><\/a> it\u2019s time to get back on track.<\/span><\/p>\n

Denver Broncos Recovery Process Begins After Embarrassing Loss<\/h2>\n

The Offensive Struggle<\/h3>\n

The recovery starts with their offense. For starters, Denver\u2019s offense hasn\u2019t really been seen as a commanding force on the field. In Sunday\u2019s game against the Chargers Denver rushed for only 69 yards \u2013 their second lowest of this season. <\/span>Trevor Siemian<\/b><\/a> also passed for 182 yards, which still wasn\u2019t enough to help them put points on the board. <\/span><\/p>\n

Yes, it\u2019s true, the Denver offense is missing an important element with <\/span>Emmanuel Sanders<\/b><\/a> out with an ankle injury, but one player couldn\u2019t have made the difference in this game. The game was filled with turnovers, penalties, and lots of punts \u2013 eight to be exact \u2013 making it difficult for Denver to make plays and move the ball down the field. In fact, the offense was so inconsistent that the Broncos kicker, <\/span>Brandon McManus<\/b><\/a>, never even had a chance to kick a field goal.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Uphill Battle<\/h3>\n

Moving forward, the Broncos hope that they can correct their mistakes in practice, believing that a successful week in practice will lead to a promising outcome on game day. Tactic coaches are using to keep their players focused and motivated.<\/span><\/p>\n

Linebacker <\/span>Von Miller<\/b><\/a>, however, found it difficult to believe in that assumption. He stated that \u201c<\/span>It isn\u2019t always just because you have a great week of practice and because you work hard that will get you success<\/span><\/a>,\u201d after suffering a 21-0 blowout to the Chargers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Miller\u2019s remarks came shortly after Denver\u2019s head coach <\/span>Vance Joseph<\/b><\/a> commented on the team’s practice not going so well that particular week leading up to the game, presuming that\u2019s why the team couldn\u2019t put points on the board for the first time in 25 years. Whether or not that was Joseph\u2019s way of putting the blame on the team, will never be known, but one thing is for sure, it\u2019s not just one person\u2019s fault here. \u201c<\/span>Commit to teamwork<\/span><\/a>\u201d was just one of 10 philosophies coaches like <\/span>Vince Lombardi<\/b> believed in. So if one person failed, they all failed; if one person was successful in making a play, they were all successful in making that play.<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s on the quarterback, Siemian, to get the ball to his key players and avoid throwing interceptions; It\u2019s on the front line blocking and making sure their quarterback isn\u2019t getting sacked by defenders as soon as the ball touches his hands; It\u2019s also on the guys up top calling the right plays and recognize certain formations. Being two for 12 in the red zone doesn\u2019t happen by accident, it\u2019s a sign that something\u2019s not working.<\/span><\/p>\n

To make matters worse, the Broncos have two away games against the <\/span>Kansas City Chiefs<\/a> and the <\/span>Philadelphia Eagles<\/a> \u2013 top contenders in both conferences. This, however, can also be an opportunity for them to show their dominance and prove to fans, coaches, and commentators why they\u2019re a team to be reckoned with.<\/span><\/p>\n

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