There’s really no reason for the tweet below to get over 100,000 hits.

In retrospect, I probably should have said “lackluster” instead of “really, really bad” but I was frustrated by the predictable runs for 1-3 yards on 1D/2D, setting up 3rd and long. If I am calling it out in front of the television screen, you better believe Buffalo saw it coming from a mile away.

Drops were a big issue.

The run game sans Bo was “lackluster.”

Our defense was gassed. The Bills’ offense was a force today.

Plenty of blame to share while still acknowledging the obvious:

1. Our roster can improve.

2. Our roster is still awfully impressive given the limitations created by the cap situation.

3. Buffalo is a really good team, undefeated at home.

4. This season exceeded all expectations and should be celebrated.

That doesn’t mean Sean Payton is free of criticism. That doesn’t mean that his late-season cool downs aren’t relevant. I spoke with @AllbrightNFL about that in the 3/5/24 BCT clip attached below.

I’m here to celebrate the fantastic season we’ve had with #BroncosCountry and I’m very excited for 2025.

But if we want to take the step from a 10-win team to a 13+ win team, we have to be better than we were today.

This take isn’t hot, it’s reasonable.