The Broncos have come a long way since moments after their Week 4 collapse against the Jacksonville Jaguars, when veteran and younger players were heard verbally jousting in the post-game locker room.
That team had just dropped to 0-4 and had about as much hope as offensive production.
But entering Sunday’s finale against Oakland, there could be reason to feel confident even though a fourth consecutive year out of the playoffs and third straight losing season are uncommon and unacceptable around these parts.
The Broncos have won six of 11 games to help erase the stench of September.