Broncos say QB job is still week to week

“This is when “they” and “sources” seem to show their heads a little bit…”

The cast removal means Manning can now start rehabbing, but the quarterback said on Wednesday that he is week-to-week. “That’s kind of where my focus is”.

Another reason the Broncos might look to stick with Osweiler is because of the rejuvenation of the Broncos’ dual-back rushing attack in his two starts.

“It’s so far ahead of what I’m thinking about”, Manning said.

Bleacher Report had said if Osweiler struggled, the Broncos would want Manning healthy and ready to go back in. I’m following his instructions.

“I’d love for it [the foot] to be healthy yesterday, I can assure you”.

“I think a lot of times the contact is initiated, and the question is who’s initiating it?” Kubiak addressed that report today. Do You jeep your Hall of Fame QB or proceed into the new era and let the last one be put in the record books.

Perhaps the biggest worry for the Patriots was the injury to Gronkowski in the fourth quarter.

In any event, the Broncos are still richly blessed by a tremendous defense that is in the Top 5 in all major defensive categories, including first in net yardage defense surrendered (285.8 yards) and passing defense (197.1 yards) per game, third in rushing defense (88.7) and fourth in scoring defense (18.6).

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) lies injured on the field against the Denver Broncos as teammate tight end Scott Chandler (88) trees to help him up during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, in Denver. Osweiler said. “All I know is I’m the starter this week versus the Chargers…” So that’s what he’s doing and the next step is when the boot comes off.

Manning echoed the week-to-week mentality.

Manning said “it’s obviously hard not being out there”, but he’s proud of the way his longtime backup is playing. I don’t think I’ve ever been so pissed off after a loss.

Manning remains in a walking cast and faces more rehab on his left foot. “And that just gives everybody confidence that, hey, we do our job, we’re going to be in the right play, we’re going to be doing the right things, we can be successful”. I’ve been having some symptoms.

The five-time MVPs’ season went from bad to worse when he was knocked out of action against the Kansas City Chiefs in week 10. “He did say there’s no immediate, quick or magic fix or can’t guarantee you this – that’s why we’re kind of going one week at a time”.

“There is no immediate, quick or magic fix”, Manning said.

Quarterbacks coach Greg Knapp “has got his hands full”, Kubiak said.