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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Sep 8, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris (25) celebrates his interception with Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib (21) and strong safety T.J. Ward (43) in the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

1. The defense is the best in the business.

Not to get the Broncos defense confused with the 1985 Chicago Bears or the 2000 Baltimore Ravens, but the defense assembled in Denver is elite. With losing Malik Jackson and Danny Trevathan to free agency, there was an expected drop off, but that hasn’t been the case.

They are in the top five in total defense, holding opponents to 283.2 yards per game. As you might expect, Super Bowl 50 MVP, Von Miller, is an early candidate for the Defensive Player of the Year award. He’s not the only Bronco playing at a supreme level.

The cornerback trio of Bradley Roby, Aquib Talib, and Chris Harris Jr., remains outstanding as they are holding teams to an NFL’s second-best 169.5 yards per game. The Broncos have also received improved performances from Derek Wolfe, Shane Ray, and a host of others.

Last season, the defense carried the team to the Super Bowl and defeated the Panthers. With a better offense this season, it allows the Broncos to play at an even higher level.

Thus far, they have made opposing quarterbacks such as Cam Newton, Andrew Luck, Jameis Winston, and Andy Dalton all look second-rate. Under the tutelage of Wade Phillips, there’s no reason to believe that the defense can’t continue their dominance for the rest of the season and in the playoffs.

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