hyperbolic, hollow, and, in hindsight, cheap. Most coach talk is, but Bronco cannot even be honest about what is happening. I'm not saying rake Howell over the coals, but like many here, some acknowledgment that he is ultimately accountable for the on-field product. This would not smooth over the fact that our defense has been lambasted and whipped five games in a row, but it would make it easier for fans to be forgiving. The denial is what is pouring fuel onto this fire.

P.S. Can we retire the phrase "Dumpster fire"?