I would give it another shot if I were in charge. Let Peyton get healthy, let Welker go, bring in another WR. Get an upgrade over Fox. The AFC isn't that good, and they can make the playoffs again.
Peyton was shit for 7 of the last 10 games this year.
How the hell is he going to make it through 19 games next year?
What is the point of blowing it up, having no QB and going 6-10? Or you can go 10-6 and make the playoffs and hope to get lucky.
Manning was hurt. He didn't just start sucking all of a sudden. Normally he waits until the playoffs to choke. This year he sucked for longer because he was hurt.
Manning claimed to be hurt on December 14. He started sucking at the beginning of November.
Check the facts.
There really aren't any facts for his injuries. He did suck the last half of the season. On the whole, he's still one of the better QB's.
Here's a few QBs I'd rather have leading my NFL team in the playoffs:
Brady
Rodgers
Wilson
Luck
Roethlisberger
Flacco
Eli Manning
Romo
Newton
Kaepernick
Brees
I agree with most of those, but the problem is the Broncos aren't getting one of those guys. They would either draft a bum, play Osweiler, or a drecky journeyman to replace Manning. They have
too much talent at the other spots to have a total bum at QB.
I didn't realize we had a Pro Bowl voter on here.
Demaryus Thomas, Julius Thomas, Ryan Clady, Von Miller, Knighton, Aquib Talib, Chris Harris, and Demarcus Ware. That's pretty good talent and probably one of the most talented teams.
Elway is playing this perfectly. Let Fox take the blame (rightfully so) and give it another chance with a better coach. Keep improving the defense and the running game. Get another WR.