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Fortune favors the bold. Yes, the Vikings' bold QB moves in recent years didn't get them over the hump. But the moves made by a front office that included new Broncos GM George Paton allowed them to boast the NFL's fourth-highest passer rating over the last five seasons.

George Paton might be perfectly perched at the intersection of time-tested methods and modern innovation.

Minnesota tried everything at QB while George Paton was in their front office.

For the Broncos' new general manager, Simmons' status might not be the No. 1 task in front of him. But it will not be far down the list.

The 2020 season proved that the young Broncos needed the offseason work they lacked due to COVID-19. But what will this offseason look like? "Nobody knows," said Vic Fangio.

Ellis praised John Elway's decision, updated the ownership situation and touched on the organization's financial health in a wide-ranging press conference.

"Ultimately, the GM is going to have that control and being able to come in here and do what he sees fit with the roster," Elway said as he steps away from having final-say authority over football operations.

After four consecutive losing seasons, he knows when to walk away and give someone else the same opportunity that he maximized.

Never has it been more important for the Broncos to nail a year than it will be for them to get 2021 right.

Floyd Little, 1942-2021.

"The Franchise," forever.

In a season of instability and inconsistency, the steadiest part of the Broncos' offense has been Tim Patrick.

"He's only played so many amount of games. He's going to get it, it's going to click for him, and we need it to click for him," Gordon said.

When you consider Shelby Harris' professional journey before he became a Bronco in January 2017, you can see why he would want stay with the team.

Some might say that Jeudy should forget the worst game he's ever had. But remembering it could make it a powerful motivator.

"We expect to see great things from Justin every week now," Harris said.

Drops have been an issue, but experience has shown Vic Fangio that K.J. Hamler and Jerry Jeudy can fix that glitch.

The next sack Bolles allows will be his first of the season. That alone should have earned him a Pro Bowl nod.

Past glories have never seemed farther away.