The Broncos have issues. Too many to count. But one reason the defending Super Bowl champions are 8-6 and in danger of missing the playoffs might be stupidity disguised as leadership.

via Kiszla: Think Aqib Talib would have had guts to tell Peyton Manning to shut up? — The Denver Post

Calling a quarterback a “game manager” is like saying Santa Claus is a good eater. It’s a backhanded compliment, equal parts put-down and praise. A game manager is stable, steady and unexceptional.

via Trevor Siemian, Broncos’ budding game manager, will face the gold standard in Alex Smith — The Denver Post