When the Denver Broncos lost to the Kansas City Chiefs for the 7th time in a row there were several obvious issues. The team is undisciplined. The offensive line is a liability https://www.broncosfanstore.com/Tom-Jackson-Jersey , still. The defense can’t stop the tight end, still. But the one big takeaway for me has to be Bill Musgrave’s play calling.As Ian St. Clair and I discussed on the MHR Radio Podcast in our postgame recap, it seems as if Musgrave is incapable of creating a game plan that the offense can execute. The offensive line struggles aside, for some reason Musgrave continues to find ways to take a simple approach that is working, and complicate it with unnecessary attempts at fancy or cute plays.Maybe Musgrave wants the world to think he is an offensive genius in the same vane as the Los Angeles Rams Sean McVay, or even Andy Reid. He isn’t, and all he is doing is convincing the world that he can’t recognize a successful formula if it is shoved down his throat with a spoon.As we said on the podcast, ask any fan what seems to be the thing that works best for the offense. It usually sounds something like, “run the damn ball.” After eight weeks of football, the recipe for offensive success is as clear as cold Rocky Mountain water. Run the ball, use play action, and move Case Keenum outside of the pocket.I am not blowing anyone’s mind here. Phillip Lindsay averaged 5.3 yards per carry, and Devontae Booker averaged 8.7. This isn’t rocket science. I wrote about this problem earlier in the week. The Chiefs offense is so good that they scare teams away from running the ball. Denver didn’t necessarily abandon the run, but they seemed to move away from it as the game wore on. They rushed the ball 30 times, and passed it 34, but that doesn’t really tell the story.This isn’t about stats. This is about making the decision to choose an identity. As I watched the game I couldn’t help but wonder why Musgrave seemingly chose to run plays that overcomplicated things. The failed flea flicker may seem like the best example, but there were others. The 3rd and 2 left end run to Emmanuel Sanders that lost 6 yards and led to a 55 yard field goal that Brandon McManus pushed wide. That cost the team points.At the halfway point in the season the one big takeaway from the Broncos loss to the Chiefs is that everyone who watches the team knows their identity. The only people who don’t seem to know are Bill Musgrave and Vance Joseph. Not exactly a trait that builds confidence. Not to worry Broncos Country, this will all be over soon.The MHR Radio Podcast is now on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Acast Dennis Smith Jersey , Stitcher, TuneIn and a few other podcast hosts. Please subscribe to the one that fits your fancy, and also rate and review what you hear. The NFL announced important dates from their 2019-20 calendar, including the Super Bowl date and 2020 NFL Draft." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteMile High Reporta Denver Broncos communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsSectionsBroncosOddsShopAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Broncos NewsBroncos 2019 Draft ClassBroncos PodcastsBroncos 2019 ScheduleKey Offseason DatesCommunity RulesFull ArchiveBroncos StoriesScheduleRosterStatsOdds Shop About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub ✕Filed under:Denver Broncos OffseasonDenver Broncos NewsNFL announces important 2019-20 calendar datesNew,9commentsThe NFL announced important dates from their 2019-20 calendar, including the Super Bowl date and 2020 NFL Draft. NFL announces important 2019-20 calendar datesKirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsThe NFL announced its important league dates for the upcoming 2019-2020 season on Tuesday. From trade deadlines to the 2020 NFL Draft, we have those official dates now. Here are some of the more important dates for us Denver Broncos fans.August 1, 2019: Hall of Fame Game, Atlanta vs. Denver, Canton, Ohio.August 31, 2019: Prior to 4:00 p.m., New York time, clubs must reduce rosters to a maximum of 53 players on the Active/Inactive List.September 5, 2019: Regular Season Week 1.October 15-16, 2019: Fall League Meeting, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.October 29, 2019: All trading ends for 2019 at 4:00 p.m., New York time. December 12, 2019: League Meeting Terrell Davis Color Rush Jersey , Las Colinas, Texas.December 29, 2019: End of Regular Season.December 30, 2019: Option exercise period begins for Fifth-Year Option for First-Round Selections from the 2017 NFL Draft. To exercise the option, the club must give written notice to the player on or after December 30, 2019, but prior to May 5, 2020.January 4-5, 2020: Wild Card Playoffs.January 11-12, 2020: Divisional Playoffs.January 18, 2020: East-West Shrine Game, Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida.January 19, 2020: AFC and NFC Championship Games. January 20, 2020: Deadline for college players who are underclassmen to apply for Special Eligibility. A list of underclassmen who have been approved for entry into the 2020 College Draft will be sent to clubs on January 24.January 25, 2020: Senior Bowl, Ladd-Peebles Stadium, Mobile, Alabama.February 2, 2020: Super Bowl LIV https://www.broncosfanstore.com/Steve-Atwater-Jersey , Hard Rock Stadium, South FloridaFebruary 24-March 2, 2020: NFL Scouting Combine, Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana.March 10, 2020: Prior to 4:00 p.m., New York time, deadline for clubs to designate Franchise or Transition Players.March 16-18, 2020: Legal Tampering Period.March 18, 2020: The 2020 League Year and Free Agency period begin at 4:00 p.m., New York time.March 29-April 1, 2020: Annual League Meeting, Palm Beach, Florida.April 23-25, 2020: NFL Draft, Las Vegas, Nevada.Broncos NewsNFL NewsBe sure to catch this likely dumpster fire on Hard Knocks.