In theory, the Denver Broncos were a year early. Although Sean Payton’s hire signaled that the Broncos should head back to playoff contention, typically, you don’t go to the playoffs with a rookie quarterback.
Enter the Broncos and the Washington Commanders. Denver featured rookie quarterback Bo Nix, and the Commanders currently have Jayden Daniels. The Broncos won ten games the hard way, going 10-7 before losing to the Buffalo Bills in the wild-card round of the playoffs.
Although the Broncos showed that a culture change is happening, Ian Rapoport believes that the Broncos aren’t there yet. Speaking with KOA Radio, Rapoport told Broncos Country that the team’s future is bright despite the playoff loss.
“The better team won, and I think that’s okay,” Rapoport said of the Bills game. “The more talented team won … the Broncos aren’t there yet … I think they will be.”
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Our @nflnetwork Insider @RapSheet on the Broncos’ loss to the Bills 🗣️ “The better team won, and I think that’s okay. The more talented team won … the Broncos aren’t there yet … I think they will be.”
What say you: How far are the Broncos from being on the Bills level? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/KKO4MPgRZn
— KOA 850 AM & 94.1 FM (@KOAColorado) January 13, 2025
