The Denver Broncos made the playoffs for the first time since 2016 last season. It was head coach Sean Payton's second year in charge and quarterback Bo Nix's rookie season. The last time the Broncos did that,

Even though Peyton Manning hasn't been with the Denver Broncos since the 2015 NFL season when he finished his playing career, he has remained very vocal about the team. Despite being known mostly for his time with the Indianapolis Colts, his tenure with the Broncos was a special one.

Your ears might lie to you about the Broncos, but Peyton Manning’s eyes won’t. Expectations have not had this much helium in Broncos Country since 2015, Manning’s last season. Unless you were not born or living off the grid,