Come To Think of It: Broncos' Anemic Offense Rears Its Ugly Head

I'm a Bears fan, but the Denver Broncos have become my adopted team it seems, as this is the fourth article I've written about them since the start of the season. So it's no sour grapes when I say that the defense I've been purporting as the main reason for their success just couldn't overcome an offense that was weak on Monday night versus the Steelers.

Yes, that defense couldn't stop the Steelers' running game. But it was the offense that lost this one for Denver. Hey, I'm the first to admit that Kyle Orton is an efficient QB and that Jay Cutler hasn't been as good as advertised.

Still, this is about the time last season when Orton went into the tank. Of course, his comeback from an ankle injury was blamed at the time, but I wonder if this is the start of something sinister with regards to Orton.

Three interceptions after throwing only one all year is a red flag. But let's not let one bad game panic anyone. That running game for Denver tonight didn't help anything either.

Sure, give credit to the Pittsburgh Steelers. But to show you what a crazy game football is, my Bears beat the Steelers earlier this year despite being a terrible team. Over two of the past three games, the Bears have looked like one of the worst teams in the NFL.

And the one win in that three-game span? To the Rams. 'Nuff said.

Yet Denver, enjoying a very fine season, loses to the same Pittsburgh team. I told you it's crazy.

So do you simply chalk this one up to a very good Steelers team and tip your cap, or does the two-game losing streak begin to scare you?

And can Kyle Orton recover and get back to his winning ways? Those are the questions, Denver fans, come to think of it.

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