The defense is as volatile as ever
Whew …
I love watching this defense play football. There aren’t many things more exciting in the NFL. But I’ll tell you what, they know how to make my heart race.
The Broncos had issues with personal foul penalties last season, and it doesn’t look to be any different this season. Eventually, that’s going to cost them.
The question is: Do we want them to change?
Nobody wants a 15-yard penalty on third and 10, but isn’t it that emotion and, well, violence that makes this unit so great? That’s just who these guys are. They swarm the ball carrier and make him regret ever stepping onto the field. Yes, they’ll draw a personal foul penalty every once in awhile, but the offense knows they’re coming; they look both ways before crossing the middle of the field.
Some will call the Broncos dirty, but I wouldn’t. They’re passionate and they play at a speed and intensity their opponents can’t match. If they cross the line — like Aqib Talib did against the Colts last year — there’s a serious problem. But if they’re simply trying to make a play — like Darian Stewart last night — I’ll write it off as a cost of doing great business.
