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How did each NFL team grade out now that the Super Bowl is over?

By Rucker Haringey

KANSAS CITY, MO - JANUARY 12: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs rolls out on a pass play in the AFC Divisional Playoff against the Indianapolis Colts at Arrowhead Stadium on January 12, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MO - JANUARY 12: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs rolls out on a pass play in the AFC Divisional Playoff against the Indianapolis Colts at Arrowhead Stadium on January 12, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images) /
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DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 15: Bradley Chubb #55 of the Denver Broncos in action during the game against the Cleveland Browns at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on December 15, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. The Browns defeated the Broncos 17-16. (Photo by Rob Leiter via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 15: Bradley Chubb #55 of the Denver Broncos in action during the game against the Cleveland Browns at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on December 15, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. The Browns defeated the Broncos 17-16. (Photo by Rob Leiter via Getty Images) /

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The Broncos signed Case Keenum to solidify their quarterback position and he played like a backup. Throwing for 18 touchdowns and 15 interceptions really torpedoed any chance Denver had at making the playoffs. His ineptitude is a big reason why the Broncos finished at 6-10.

The quarterback question is going to hang over the franchise this offseason, but at least they found a running back they can count on. Phillip Lindsay was one of the surprise players of the season in the NFL. He ran the ball 192 times for 1,037 yards and nine touchdowns. He gives Denver a guy they can count on in the backfield moving forward.

Quietly, the Broncos defense took a significant step backwards this season too. That’s something that has to change in 2019 if they want to get back to the postseason. Finishing 22nd in the NFL in yards allowed per game isn’t going to get it done for a team that lacks offensive firepower.

The Broncos were hoping they could rebuild on the fly in 2018 but instead they are a franchise trapped in mediocrity. That’s one of the worst places to be. Things may well get worse in Denver before they get better for John Elway and company.

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