It was just over a month ago that the Denver Broncos capped off Peyton Manning's swansong season with a victory in Super Bowl 50. That was past, though.
The present looks a lot more uncertain in the Mile High City, as a week about as rough as offseason weeks get has suddenly left the Broncos with holes all over the roster and their repeat hopes in serious doubt right out of the gate.
The week kicked off, of course, with Manning's retirement on Monday. There were tears and accolades galore. A standing ovation, even:
A standing ovation for The Sheriff when it was all finished.