Gamble Payoff Now or Later: Broncos Versus Bengal Game Plan Insight

Bowlen's Big Gamble The biggest social and professional gamble in Denver history takes its first test Sunday against an improved Cincinnati Bengal team. Owner Pat Bowlen rolled the dice hard during the offseason—I will spare everyone the sordid details, we're tired of them by now—and we all get to see whether or not the benefits will be realized sooner rather than later. The Broncos have improved themselves this year at every position except QB. Despite a slow start in the preseason, they appear ready to play. Even the Bronco nursery seems to be empty now, with Brandon Marshall finally acting like a professional and not throwing his toys for everyone to see. I'm sure he's not any happier, but at least he is keeping it to himself now and practiced well enough to play Sunday. Both Denver and Cincinnati are hard to predict as both teams can be very good or very bad, often within the same game. The early advantage is for the Bengal...