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San Diego Union-Tribune: Verrett could be Broncos nemesis
By Tom Krasovic
The Broncos have won the AFC West the last three years, one short of the Chargers from 2006-09. Their No. 1 enemy other than the Seahawks defense? It's age. Peyton Manning is 38. Wes Welker is 33 and was concussed twice last year.
Don't dismiss the loss of durable Eric Decker, who caught touchdown passes and blocked well.
Still, Manning is coming off a brilliant season. The defense looks improved and the slick offense, which broke the NFL's season scoring record last year, has regained a top-5 left tackle in Ryan Clady and welcomed a quick receiver in Emmanuel Sanders, the ex-Steeler. Then last Friday, John Elway traded up to draft receiver Cody Latimer in the second round. He's nearly identical in size to Decker. Smart guy, he patterns his game after Keenan Allen.
The Chargers have made investments as well. Have they and age erosion closed the gap with Denver? We'll see. ...
http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2014/may/15/jason-verrett-chargers-broncos-welker-sanders/
By Tom Krasovic
The Broncos have won the AFC West the last three years, one short of the Chargers from 2006-09. Their No. 1 enemy other than the Seahawks defense? It's age. Peyton Manning is 38. Wes Welker is 33 and was concussed twice last year.
Don't dismiss the loss of durable Eric Decker, who caught touchdown passes and blocked well.
Still, Manning is coming off a brilliant season. The defense looks improved and the slick offense, which broke the NFL's season scoring record last year, has regained a top-5 left tackle in Ryan Clady and welcomed a quick receiver in Emmanuel Sanders, the ex-Steeler. Then last Friday, John Elway traded up to draft receiver Cody Latimer in the second round. He's nearly identical in size to Decker. Smart guy, he patterns his game after Keenan Allen.
The Chargers have made investments as well. Have they and age erosion closed the gap with Denver? We'll see. ...
http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2014/may/15/jason-verrett-chargers-broncos-welker-sanders/
