You don't appreciate a reliable long snapper until he's gone -- unless you can replace him. Denver has successfully replaced two long snappers in the Elway era. Who will get the chance to make it three?
There certainly was no lull this past week in the ever-spinning Orange & Blue news cycle as the seven days were filled with TMZ clips, the trade of a Pro Bowler, a pair of player additions and breathless but overblown Johnny Manziel rumors.
The NFL's new league year certainly hasn't gotten off to the best of starts for the defending champs. Here's some thoughts on what's went down so far, including the perfect storm that's hampering the Broncos, the decidedly QB-favored market and which team has emerged as the favorite to oppose the Orange & Blue in the 2016 regular-season opener.
Climb down off of the ledges Broncos fans, Aaron Brewer is returning. The Broncos have agreed to a four year contract extension with long-snapper Aaron Brewer. The #Broncos have agreed to terms with long snapper Aaron Brewer on a 4-year deal. Details: [http://t.co/4Z4BcPYanP] pic.twitter.com/BskR5RFqkK — Denver Broncos (@Broncos) March 5, 2015 Brewer has handled Denver’s long snapping duties ever since…...