5 reasons why the Broncos will repeat as Super Bowl champs

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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Oct 2, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian (13) drops back to pass in the first half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Improved quarterback play

Before Peyton Manning apologists disagree, hold that thought. The Broncos won Super Bowl 50 with Manning channeling his inner Jack “Cap” Rooney from the hit movie Any Given Sunday. Although Denver won the Lombardi trophy it wasn’t because of the play under center.

With Peyton’s obvious passing deficiencies last season, the Broncos were unable to assemble a threatening passing game for opposing defenses. While it’s premature to praise Siemian as a future Hall of Famer for his play through four games, the consistency that he’s exhibited has surprised many.

In his first game as a starter, he led a comeback against Super Bowl runner-up Carolina Panthers. Giving his team confidence that he can make plays on the linehas been an upgrade compared to last year.

In ten games, Manning tossed an atrocious nine touchdowns to seventeen interceptions. As of now, Siemian is on pace to pass Manning’s touchdown total while keeping his interception total down.

When taking a more in-depth look at the stats, Siemian is more efficient. The now retired, former MVP tossed six touchdowns to five interceptions, while the unproven quarterback from Northwestern is currently standing at six touchdowns to three interceptions.

Of course, Siemian’s numbers will never be on par with the likes of Tom Brady and Drew Brees, but the Broncos don’t need him to do that.

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