Can we put "defense wins championships" to rest now?

[TD]

I'm betting you see a big bounce out of the Broncos O next year with Osweiler as the offseason and full time starter (assuming they get Osweiler re-signed).

Unfortunately for them, if Phillip's history is any indication, their defense will drop dramatically.

 

[steelbtexan]

I'm betting you see a big bounce out of the Broncos O next year with Osweiler as the offseason and full time starter (assuming they get Osweiler re-signed).

Atleast in the 1st half of games.

 

[infantrycak]

Unfortunately for them, if Phillip's history is any indication, their defense will drop dramatically.

That's typically 3rd or 4th year not 2nd.

 

[thunderkyss]

Unfortunately for them, if Phillip's history is any indication, their defense will drop dramatically.

That's typically 3rd or 4th year not 2nd.

Right, they'll probably drop from #1 in the league to #4 or something. Ware, Talib, Henry... if they get Von Miller (franchise tag) they're bringing everybody back aren't they?

 

[Lambert]

Well, they need to get the guy that can get the Ware/Talib's here. Although Talib isn't Texans worthy.

"over priced FA market" is just an euphemism for players we let go that we should have kept----and maybe ended up in a Superbowl.

 

[TD]

That's typically 3rd or 4th year not 2nd.

In Points Scored:

Buffalo: 6 to 23 Year 1 to 2
Atlanta: 7 to 30 Year 1 to 2
Dallas 13 to 20 Year 1 to 2 and 2 to 31 Year 3 to 4
Houston: 4 to 10 Year 1 to 2 and 10 to 24 Year 2 to 3.

http://www.milehighreport.com/2015/8/14/9147689/wade-phillips-defenses-league-ranks

Every time he's had a great defense, there has been a large drop off the following year. History isn't in Denver's favor.