HB> It could be.  But the Broncos have a great return game for the first
 HB> time in decades - the only change I see is the return man.  Did the rest
 HB> of the return team change enough to make the difference?
Denver, like Green Bay, made a commitment to the return game. That may not 
seem like it's the truth but it is. Believe it or not, a lot of teams in the 
NFL don't do all the little things even when they see teams winning 
championships by doing them. The Packers made a commitment to the return game 
and Dismal Howard.
As for decades, I think that you're engaging in a little hyperbole. Denver 
had some great returns from Upchurch but even after he was gone the team was 
still the best in its division for many years (Milburn and Smith may not have 
put up TDs, however, they gave the team decent field position). What hurt 
them was not having a permanent guy and unless they go goofy, Gordon can give 
them one for many years.
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