As we’re all well aware http://www.denverbroncosteamonline.com/brandon-mcmanus-jersey , the Broncos’ season is quickly going off the rails. I tend to fall on the optimistic side as a fan, but if things continue to devolve even further I don’t see how any fan can help but demand change. Specifically, the Broncos will play 2 games in the next 6 days. If I’m writing Horse Tracks for next Friday with a 3rd win to look back on, that’ll be one thing.But if that post becomes one lamenting a 5 game losing streak? In that case, I think the future becomes the priority.Coaching ChangesSome of us are still surprised that no one lost their job after the disastrous effort vs the Jets. But if we fall to 2-5, I can pretty much guarantee you that heads will roll among the coaching staff before we head to Kansas City. We’re quickly heading into midseason firing territory, with the additional prospect of mass turnover among the coaches when we reach the offseason.QB ChangesThere’s room to argue that Keenum bears the brunt of the blame for the Broncos’ offensive failures this season. There’s room to argue that he’s only one problem out of many, and not the largest of them. Either way, if we head into KC on that 5 game losing streak, it’ll be only amatter of time before the team gives Chad Kelly an opportunity to do better.Roster Changes & Preparing for the FutureCoaching changes & QB changes are just two components of the larger change in direction that 2-5 will demand of the Broncos if we find ourselves there: rebuilding. If that happens, it’ll be controversial in Broncos Country by default. But it’ll probably be necessary.A big part of that would necessarily involve moving on from some players in order to put other players in a position to succeed. Most of that would occur during the offseason, but there are a couple of moves that make some degree of sense prior to the trade deadline.For reference, the NFL Trade Deadline is 4 PM EST on October 30th, so that’d give the Broncos 10 or 11 days to make some deals.Trade CandidatesDemaryius ThomasI’ve never been a big fan of the whole #TradeDT thing- Thomas is easily a top 3 WR in Broncos history. He’s been under-appreciated by some fans for a long time. That said, there comes a time for every player when the team’s future vision doesn’t include them anymore. With Courtland Sutton on the rise, 2019 is probably that time for Demaryius Thomas. But if the Broncos are forced to start thinking Rebuild before then http://www.denverbroncosteamonline.com/darian-stewart-jersey , there are a couple of teams out there who could use Thomas’s talents. The Cowboys certainly come to mind, for instance. If a GM is willing to take on DT’s contract & offer Denver some draft assets in return, the Broncos should definitely consider it.Sanders could also be a possibility, but that’d be doing additional unnecessary damage to the offense considering how often Keenum targets him. I think we’d see more significant dropoff in production from Sanders to Hamilton than we would from Thomas to Sutton.Derek WolfeWolfe is an outspoken presence in the locker room, but at this point he’s overpaid for the player he’s become: essentially a glorified run stopper. The Broncos have plenty of defensive line depth to survive moving on from Wolfe, and he’s arguably one of the guys who’s most likely to become a toxic presence in the locker room if things continue to spiral out of control. If a team needs a starter for their defensive line and is willing to take him, I’d say go for it.There are also some guys who should probably take a step back in favor of getting younger players on the field more to gain experience & have their mettle tested. Brandon Marshall. Possibly Darian Stewart. And, as mentioned, Case Keenum.Horse TracksEagles vs. Giants results: Eli Manning-Odell Beckham connection lacking - SBNation.comThe Eagles dominated the Giants, who couldn’t get anything done on offense in the wake of OBJ’s comments criticizing the team’s offense prior to the game.Odell Beckham Jr.’s candid ESPN interview about the Giants, explained - SBNation.comThis was astonishing to see midseason.Allen Hurns blames playcalling, not WRs, for Cowboys’ awful offense - SBNation.comThe Dallas offense is so bad it made a guy who spent four years with Blake Bortles complain.NFL pass rushers reveal how new rules make it impossible to be great - SBNation.comThe NFL’s emphasis on protecting quarterbacks is putting defenders at risk, and they are not happy about it.NFL picks 2018, Week 6: Will the Chiefs keep rolling? We’re not so sure - SBNation.comCan’t miss picks from our expert panel for every NFL game this week.NFL Panic Index: The Packers should listen to Aaron Rodgers - SBNation.comGreen Bay’s offense isn’t working. The Chiefs are 5-0 again. Philly’s struggling with a hangover. All that and more to be worried about this week.Eagles, Carson Wentz unstoppable in win over Giants - NFL.comThe Philadelphia Eagles showed up big and the New York Giants just couldn't get going Thursday night. Here's what we learned.Broncos CEO on Vance Joseph: We're all pulling for him - NFL.comDespite his team's current three-game losing streak www.denverbroncosteamonline.com , Denver Broncos coach Vance Joseph received a vote of confidence on Thursday from team president and CEO Joe Ellis.Steelers, Lions among last-place teams with best playoff hopes - NFL.comCan Matthew Stafford's Detroit Lions climb out of last place in the NFC North and win the division? Gil Brandt ranks all eight last-place teams according to their chances of saving their seasons.NFL Power Rankings, Week 6: Saints enter top three, Eagles dip - NFL.comElliot Harrison updates his Power Rankings after another unpredictable week in the NFL, with a number of high-profile franchises moving in both directions.Game Theory: Week 6 win probabilities, score predictions - NFL VideosCynthia Frelund picks her winners for Week 6 games.Broncos run defense looks to back bounce against Todd Gurley and the RamsAfter getting gashed by the Jets, the members of the Broncos’ front seven are determined to slow down one of the league’s most potent runners.In Von Miller's world, fixing the Broncos' defensive troubles is simple Patrick Mahomes is athletic, agile — and ambidextrous, apparently.Thanks in part to a nifty left-handed throw as he was about to get sacked by Von Miller at midfield on the game-winning drive, the right-handed Mahomes rallied the unbeaten Kansas City Chiefs past the Denver Broncos 27-23 on Monday night.By overcoming a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit, the Chiefs (4-0) took a two-game lead over the Broncos (2-2), their AFC West rivals whom they've now beaten six straight times.The only other remaining unbeaten team is the Los Angeles Rams.Down 23-13, Mahomes directed a 12-play, 75-yard drive that ate up more than six minutes and culminated with a 2-yard TD toss to tight end Travis Kelce.After a three-and-out by Denver, Mahomes added a 60-yard touchdown drive Denver Broncos T-Shirt , handing off to Kareem Hunt for the 4-yard score with 1:39 remaining.On that last drive, Mahomes was getting dragged down by Miller on third-and-5 at midfield when he shifted the ball to his left hand and threw it to Tyreek Hill a yard past the first-down marker at the Broncos 49."He's actually more athletic than people" realize, Denver linebacker Brandon Marshall said. "People talk about his arm, but he can move out of the pocket and make the necessary throws."Even with his left hand."I didn't know he threw it with his left hand," marveled Miller. "He's a great quarterback.""Patrick worked real hard on that left-handed throw," Chiefs coach Andy Reid quipped. "Some amazing plays there. We've seen it in practice but not under those conditions."Mahomes proved slippery all night."We played well and we got to him but he would scramble out to his right as he likes to do," Marshall said. "It's almost like we'd have him in our fingertips and he'd scramble away and throw for a first down."The kid can play. He's going to be really good. He's really good right now, but we should have won the game."It was the first time since 2004 that the Broncos blew a 10-point fourth-quarter lead at home.RUN, ROOKIES, RUNIn between Kansas City's scoring drives, the Broncos, who had run roughshod over the Chiefs all night — a 7.2-yard average per run — suddenly abandoned their ground game in favor of three-wide receiver sets that resulted in a quick three-and-out that sent Denver's exhausted defenders right back out."We ran the ball to control the game," Broncos coach Vance Joseph said, "but you throw the ball to score."After the three-and-out, struggling Broncos punter Marquette King shanked a 35-yarder out of bounds, giving the Chiefs the ball at their 40 with 4:35 left."He's got to perform better Denver Broncos Hats ," Joseph said. "We're at home and it's his job to flip the field. It ain't happening."If anything, the Broncos' 1-2 punch of rookie running backs needed more work.Phillip Lindsay ran 16 times for 69 yards and a TD and Royce Freeman ran eight times for 67 yards and a TD.Freeman took a toss from Case Keenum and slipped seven tackles on his way to a 14-yard touchdown in which he dragged linebacker Anthony Hitchens across the goal line in the first half.BIG BLUNDERSMahomes overcame a couple of flags that put Kansas City in a second-and-30 hole from their 31 and completed consecutive passes covering 23 and 35 yard to reach the Broncos' 11 at the 2-minute warning.That last play never should have counted because the play clock expired well before the snap. But referee Craig Wrolstad's crew missed it. Joseph said he raised the issue with an official who insisted the Chiefs had gotten the play off in time."I disagree. I disagree," Joseph said.Cornerback Chris Harris Jr. said there should be some recourse when the officials blow a call."If a ref messes up on a call, yeah, you should be able to fix it. Go back and fix. Like, 'Dude, look how long the clock was on zero?' I mean, c'mon," Harris said. "That wasn't the reason we lost the game. We still had plenty of chances but that was a huge, huge no-call."The officials had another blunder when Mahomes was about 1陆 yards past the line of scrimmage when he scrambled and hit Kelce for a 29-yard catch to the 3 early in the second half. Joseph appeared to be reaching for his red challenge flag but never threw it.Denver's defense bailed out its coach by forcing the Chiefs to settle for a field goal.NATIONAL ANTHEMThomas and Broncos teammate Brandon Marshall both stood with their teammates during the national anthem. Since the preseason, both players had been retreating to the tunnel nearest their bench during the singing of "The Star-Spangled Banner."INJURIESChiefs: Wide receiver Sammy Watkins pulled a hamstring in the second quarter and didn't return. Linebacker Dee Ford (groin) left in the fourth quarter.Broncos: Right tackle Jared Veldheer left in the first quarter with a knee injury and was replaced by Billy Turner.UP NEXTChiefs: Host Jacksonville on Sunday to begin a stretch of three home games in four weeks.Broncos: Visit the Jets on Sunday, the first of three road games in four weeks.