Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Broncos Acquire Aqib Talib, Interested In Demarcus Ware. Is Elway Pissed?

Should the Broncos fight to keep Knowshown Moreno or move on?
When last the Broncos addressed the topic of Aqib Talib, it was during the playoff rub out that Wes Welker put on Talib that drew the ire of New England Patriot coach Bill Belichick.
Today the Broncos made it up to Talib by making him a part of their team.

When you consider the signing of Talib with the re-signing of Andre "Bubba" Caldwell, it looks as if the Broncos front office is moving forward free of innuendo. First they released long time legend Champ Bailey, and then they indirectly cut Eric Decker with the signing of Caldwell. Decker did not get an offer on day one of free agency, but the market could be waiting for someone to blink.

Broncos could stand to establish some backfield stability by signing Knowshown Moreno to a new deal, but the market will push the price for this horse, and Talib could be the magnet for other key free agent acquisitions if Moreno get pricey.

 Realizing that nothing is earned more than Superbowl championships, two teams have functionally stolen a title away from Denver in back to back season's.  Pundits (and Vegas) doubt the likelihood of Denver being a championship favorite for a 3rd straight season, but the Broncos have made a resounding statement with the acquisition of Talib. Vegas is taking notice as we speak. Current odds have next season ending just as  this season did, with the Seattle Seahawks besting the Broncos.

Richard Sherman may have anointed himself the best in his position, but Talib was the the pre-Superbowl selection to such an honor.  Ask @Skip Bayless of ESPN.  His affection for Talib makes Bayless an automatic fan of Denver, as in the days of Tebow.  If that is not enough, rumors have it that Demarcus Ware, of the Dallas Cowboys, is headed to Denver as well, which could make the Broncos Superbowl prospects a bit unfair for the rest of the league (Von Miller and Derrick Wolfe should return as well)
Will the addition of Demarcus Ware and Aqib Talib
make Peyton the 2nd best player on the team or the 3rd.

Last season's records appear to be in serious danger already, and the season has barely ended. Next year, the defense will be better even after ending  this season as a highly respectable unit.  If the Broncos defense can add Ware as well as Talib, they might turn the offense into the supporting staff.

In fact, the addition of these world class talents would suddenly put into question who is actually the best player on this Denver Bronco team?  Does Von Miller get into the conversation too?

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