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5 reasons why the Broncos will repeat as Super Bowl champs

By Ronnie Hampston

Sep 18, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) celebrates with defensive end Derek Wolfe (95) after a play in the fourth quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos won 34-20. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) celebrates with defensive end Derek Wolfe (95) after a play in the fourth quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos won 34-20. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /
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With a hot start to the NFL season, here are five reasons why Denver can be the first team in over a decade to win back-to-back Super Bowl titles.

Winning championships are never easy. As the Denver Broncos try to defend their Super Bowl crown they are looking to become the first team to win back-to-back titles in over a decade. The last team that accomplished that feat was the 2004 and 2005 New England Patriots.

Completing the task of becoming a back-to-back champion will associate them with the John Elway and Terrell Davis led Broncos teams that collected consecutive championships for the “Mile High City” with wins in Super Bowl XXXII and XXXIII.

Last season, the Broncos rode the wheels of the defense. With Von Miller doing his best impersonation of Lawrence Taylor, Denver waltzed to a Super Bowl Victory over the Carolina Panthers.

Despite the team having Peyton Manning under center, the offense was mediocre at best. While they received a few big plays from C.J. Anderson, Emmanuel Sanders, and Demaryius Thomas, it was the defense who spearheaded their run of dominance.

Unlike last season, the Broncos are more efficient on offense, which benefits the star-laden defense. Of course, winning another ring will be challenging, but to no surprise, the Broncos are far and away the favorite to win Super Bowl 51.

Here are five reasons why they can go back-to-back, in spite of starting a quarterback that could only be found on his Wikipedia page.

5. John Elway

John Elway is the brains behind the success of the Denver Broncos. During his illustrious football career, Elway was a winner as seen with his two victories in Super Bowls XXXII and XXXIII.

Elway took his winning ways to the front office in the role of executive vice president of football operations. In his place, he has the last say in all football decisions, and during his time, he’s been wildly successful.

Through his tenure, he’s helped assemble a top-flight defense good enough to keep winning with different quarterbacks. He’s won with two variations of Peyton Manning. The MVP who tossed an NFL record 55 touchdowns, and the quarterback whose arm that turned into a noodle during a key point in a run to Super Bowl 50.

He’s also won significant games with Brock Osweiler, and now the Broncos are undefeated with the unheralded Trevor Siemian.

Elway’s decision making has been a plus for the Broncos, and his impact continues to pay dividends. Between his working relationships with head coach Gary Kubiak and top-notch defensive coordinator Wade Phillips, the trio has demonstrated a hallmark of success. As it looks, Elway is continuing his wave of success, and it could lead to yet another Super Bowl victory.

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