The Broncos should consider benching Peyton Manning
Father Time is catching up with Peyton Manning in a big way.
The Denver Broncos are 5-0 largely due to the saving grace of their stout defense that has only allowed an average of 278 total yards and 15.8 points per game to opposing teams.
And, while the defense is taking care of all the major details, quarterback Peyton Manning is not looking too snazzy out there with his seven interceptions versus six touchdowns. He’s also been sacked 12 times. He currently sits at 25th in overall quarterback ranking, according to Pro Football Focus (subscription required).
At the pace Manning is passing and scoring touchdowns, he is on course to total 3,948 yards and 19 touchdowns by the end of the season. This pales horribly in comparison to his mind blowing 2013 season when he passed for 5,477 yards and a record-breaking 55 touchdowns.
Perhaps it is time to bench Manning and take the training wheels off of backup Brock Osweiler. Let him give it a whirl. The Broncos offense overall ranks a putrid second to last subtracting the bye week teams. So, why not let Manning’s eventual predecessor get some true time practice under his belt while the defense keeps the team afloat?
It’s just a thought. However, head coach Gary Kubiak isn’t ready to go that route just yet.
Gary Kubiak asked if it is time to play Brock Osweiler. "No. Peyton is doing just fine."
— Lindsay Jones (@bylindsayhjones) October 12, 2015