The Facts: The Broncos swapped offensive coordinators this offseason, wiping out Rich Scangarello in favor of Giants discarded coach Pat Shurmur. Head coach Vic Fangio has given Shurmur at least one demand: Create explosive plays. "That's what I like," Fangio said Thursday. "Contrary to the stereotype that's always out there, you know, defensive head coach, you know, wants to ground and pound, considers the pitch to the halfback a pass -- that's not me. I like to be aggressive."

Diehards Line: As a defensive coach, Fangio knows how difficult it is to defend offenses that can stretch the field vertically, and strike from any patch of grass.The Broncos offense did little of that in 2019, especially early in the season with a crumbling Joe Flacco and newb Brandon Allen under center. For the campaign, Denver scored 16 or fewer points nine times, ended the year 28th in scoring and passing, and 30th in third-down rate. Denver generated just 19 passing plays of at least 30 yards, tied for 17th in the NFL. On the plus side for Fangio and Shurmur, second-year quarterback Drew Lock showed a greater proclivity to push the ball downfield. He had five passing plays of 30-plus yards in his five starts. The combination of Lock and rising star Courtland Sutton is a duo that could give defenses nightmares. TE Noah Fant also flashed playmaking ability when he wasn't handcuffed by bad drops. Adding another field-tilting weapon for Lock could make the Broncos offense deadly.