Quad Injury No Excuse for Poor Play from Peyton Manning, Broncos

January 14, 2015   ·   Christopher Hansen   ·   Jump to comments

In his press conference Tuesday, general manager John Elway dismissed the idea that Peyton Manning’s partially torn quad was the reason the Denver Broncos lost, 24-13, at home the Indianapolis Colts. The team didn’t go out “kicking and screaming,” according to Elway, and he was disappointed they “didn’t play with more fire.”
Manning’s decision-making, the play-calling, the game plan and the performances of his teammates were all bigger factor's than the team’s "fire" or Manning’s quadriceps. While Manning’s thigh may have affected his play, it was certainly not the primary reason why the Broncos played so poorly. 
In the end, head coach John Fox got the blame for all of it when the Broncos parted with him due to philosophical differences. If scheme was the problem, it’s odd that Elway would announce that both offensive coordinator Adam Gase and defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio are candida...

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