The Broncos are in as desolate a situation as any NFL team in recent memory.
Denver mortgaged its future to trade for quarterback Russell Wilson, only for the veteran quarterback to throw 12 touchdowns and nine interceptions. Now, the Broncos are 4–11 and appear destined to convey a top-five pick to the Seahawks.
The first casualty of Denver’s struggles was coach Nathaniel Hackett, fired on Dec. 26 after the Broncos lost 51–14 to the Rams on Christmas Day. With assistant Jerry Rosburg serving as interim coach, Denver will close its season with a pair of potentially treacherous matchups with the Chiefs and Chargers.