Bronco maniac, I'm glad you posted on our site. You seem to be licking your wounds and wondering what the future holds for your team. Here is the way I see it, before the Super Bowl I thought the Hawks would bunch the Broncos in the mouth-hard-and I didn't see the Broncos responding. And here is why, your entire 53 man roster and fan base thought you only needed one man to win the game. The "We have Peyton!" cry was heard on the sidelines as well as the message boards and editorials leading up to the big game. But what happens when Peyton struggles? Who is going to pick up slack? Who is going to make a play? The answer to the question is nobody. 52 players sat on their hands and did nothing. It was an epic failure by the Bronocs, but the real question is why? Why did this happen? The bottom line is this: Peyton Manning is an incredible Qb, leader, and role model; however, he sucks all the air out of the locker room. The entire coaching staff and active roster are subservant to Peyton Manning wishes. If Peyton wants to run the two minute drill longer, well then, it will run longer. If Peyton wants the defense to to play a certain zone coverage so he can practice against that coverage, then the defense will run that zone coverage. If a Wr drops a ball or runs a route incorrectly, it's Peyton Manning getting on the player and not the coaching staff. I could go on and on, the bottom line is the Broncos will never form into a true team as long as Manning is in your locker room, his shadow is so massive, it leaves a leadership void for both players and coaches alike. That sounds absurd, but it's true.