2007 NFL Season Preview - Denver Broncos

There was a lot of heartache last season after the Broncos' seasons finale loss to the San Francisco 49ers, but very little of it had to do with anything on the field. They lost two of their own in separate incidents. Darrent Williams and Damien Nash both died within two months of each other. The football seasons go on, but not without the memories of these two individuals. The Broncos are dedicating their upcoming season to the memory of these two players. Will this be a season to be proud of? They were the league's top defense for about half a season in 2006, and their offense is making quiet strides towards being more consistent. They have a young quarterback, some potent weapons, and driving motivation for their fallen teammates. Could this be the return to the Super Bowl that the Broncos have been waiting for?

Denver Broncos
2006 Record (Standing): 9-7
2006 Postseason (If app.): n/a
Head Coach (Career Record): Mike Shanahan (131-81; 123-69 w/Denver; 13^th seasons)
Key Additions: CB Dry Bly (trade; Detroit), WR Brandon Stokely (FA; Indianapolis), DT Sam Adams (FA; Cincinnati), DT Jimmy Kennedy (trade; St. Louis), RB Travis Henry (FA; Tennessee), TE Daniel Graham (FA; New England)
Key Losses: CB Darrent Williams (death), RB Tatum Bell (trade; Detroit), OL George Foster (trade; Detroit), DT Michael Myers (FA; Cincinnati)