Embattled Broncos offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur received measured support this week from both his head coach and his general manager, but also admonitions to score more points. This weekend would be an ideal time.
The Broncos (4-4) travel to Dallas to face a Cowboys team that’s reeled off six straight wins since a last-second loss to Tampa Bay and is averaging 32.1 points per game.
That’s the type of proficiency common in Denver when Peyton Manning was leading the team’s high-scoring offense and hollering out, “Omaha! Omaha!” Since then, it’s been plenty of “OMG! OMG!” as the Broncos sputter and wheeze their way around the field.
Despite 11,755 no-shows, the crowd that trudged out of their stadium Sunday sounded more like one lamenting another loss than celebrating a 17-10 over Washington.
The Broncos failed for the 23rd time in 24 tries under Shurmur to score a touchdown on their opening drive. The end was even uglier.
