From 1960 through 1972, the Denver Broncos were not very good. Losing seasons, lackluster management, unimpressive quarterbacks, and underperformance were hallmarks of Broncos football in those early years.
Fast forward to the end of the 2021 season, suspect management, a slew of unsuccessful coaches, awful quarterbacks, and losing season after losing season have put the Denver Broncos right back where they started in 1960.
In 1972, the Denver Broncos were able to break the spell when they hired an unconventional optimist at head coach, John Ralston. After winning back-to-back Rose Bowls with Stanford in 1970 and 1971, Ralston was just want the Denver Broncos needed.