The calendar may say November, but Brocktober has returned to Denver.
After the Broncos lost their third straight game — a on Monday — Brock Osweiler is replacing Trevor Siemian as .
On a DenverPost.com poll, readers responded with an overwhelming 85 percent in favor of Osweiler starting over Siemian on Sunday against the Eagles.
After the change was reported, the response on social media was a varied one. Some — including both Broncos and Eagles fans — were elated:
Let's not forget Brock Osweiler is a Super Bowl Champion!
— Mollie Stehlik (@molliestehlik)
Well, is starting on Sunday. I said I’ll be behind any decision the coach makes, so I’m hoping you do well!
— Ty (@tyflyguy15)
Welcome back @bosweiler17
— ThatsGoodSports (@BrandonPerna)
https://twitter.com/TimmyBoylesez/status/925747825534582784
The Broncos are starting Brock Osweiler on Sunday…
— Life of a Philly Fan (@PhillyFanLife)
Brock Osweiler starting on sunday! I’m guaranteeing 3 turnovers for our defense.
Malcolm with his first pick of the year
— the biggest (@RizzyRandy)
Others were less than thrilled:
“Brock Osweiler will Start”
Me:
— Mike Schulenberg (@mikeschu23)
https://twitter.com/cultofbednar/status/925747781905481728
“Man our offense is really struggling. Anything we can do?”
“Letap start Brock Osweiler against the most dangerous d line in the NFL.”
— Will Brinson (@WillBrinson)
When Brock Osweiler is your "savior," you are officially aboard the Titanic.
— Kris Inman (@kris_inman)
ESPN: Bronco's name new starting quarterback!
Bronco's fans: Finally!
ESPN: Its Brock Osweiler !!!
Broncos fans:
— Just A Nerd (@ANerdsMind)
How bad do you have to be to get benched in favor of 2017 Brock Osweiler?
— Dan Hanzus (@DanHanzus)
Brock Osweiler was just named the starting QB for the Denver Broncos. In a related story, the KC Chiefs were just named AFC West Champions.
— Jeff Zucker's Eunuch (@ZuckersEunuch)
While others were simply impressed by his journey back to Denver:
Brock Osweiler left Denver to get paid, finessed 2 teams, went back to Denver and got his starting job back. Idc how he performs. He won.
— Master (@MasterTes)
*Sunday Night Football introductions*
Al Michaels: Let's meet the Broncos' offense
"Brock Osweiler. Finesse University"
— Jonathan Jones (@jjones9)
https://twitter.com/bradb66/status/925748182595883009
https://twitter.com/BetTheGreek/status/925747662145630209
Brock Osweiler coming in for Trevor Siemian.
— Shelby Dermer (@EnquirerShelby)
After all the Brock talk on this morning, itap only fitting that Brock Osweiler gets a starting position.
— Billy Tubes (@BaileyMcComas)
