John Leyba, The Denver PostIsaiah McKenzie (84) of the Denver Broncos muffs a punt in the first quarter against the New England Patriots. The Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017.
John Leyba, The Denver PostC.J. Anderson (22) of the Denver Broncos is tackled in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017.
John Leyba, The Denver PostBrandon McManus (8) of the Denver Broncos fails to tackle Dion Lewis (33) of the New England Patriots on his way to the end zone on a kickoff in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017.
John Leyba, The Denver PostC.J. Anderson (22) of the Denver Broncos is tackled by several New England Patriots players in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 12: Duron Harmon (30) of the New England Patriots and Jonathan Jones (31) tackle Emmanuel Sanders (10) of the Denver Broncos during the first quarter on Sunday, November 12, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post)
Joe Amon, The Denver PostDwayne Allen (83) of the New England Patriots celebrates his touchdown reception with teammate Rob Gronkowski (87) as Von Miller (58) of the Denver Broncos reacts to getting beat on the play during the second quarter on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots.
John Leyba, The Denver PostTom Brady (12) of the New England Patriots throws in the second quarter against the Denver Broncos. The Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017.
John Leyba, The Denver PostC.J. Anderson (22) of the Denver Broncos is tackled in the second quarter against the New England Patriots. The Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostRob Gronkowski (87) of the New England Patriots makes a catch at the one-years line as Darian Stewart (26) of the Denver Broncos defends during the second quarter on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots.
John Leyba, The Denver PostRob Gronkowski (87) of the New England Patriots reaches to catch a ball that was ruled incomplete in the second quarter against the Denver Broncos. The Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostDevontae Booker (23) of the Denver Broncos is stopped by Ricky Jean Francois (94) of the New England Patriots during the second quarter on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots.
John Leyba, The Denver PostA.J. Derby (83) of the Denver Broncos stacked by Jonathan Jones (31) of the New England Patriots in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostDerek Wolfe (95) of the Denver Broncos attempts to tackle Rex Burkhead (34) of the New England Patriots during the second quarter on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostTom Brady (12) of the New England Patriots throws the ball against the Denver Broncos defense during the second quarter on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDwayne Allen (83) of the New England Patriots catches a touchdown pass over Von Miller (58) of the Denver Broncos in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017.
John Leyba, The Denver PostJamaal Charles (28) of the Denver Broncos runs with the ball in the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots. The Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDemaryius Thomas (88) of the Denver Broncos spikes the ball after making a touchdown catch against the New England Patriots during the third quarter on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots.
John Leyba, The Denver PostShane Ray (56) of the Denver Broncos tackles Dwayne Allen (83) of the New England Patriots in the third quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017.
John Leyba, The Denver PostTom Brady (12) of the New England Patriots and David Andrews (60) celebrate a touchdown in the third quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017.
John Leyba, The Denver PostA.J. Derby (83) of the Denver Broncos fails to catch a pass in the fourth quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostTrevor Reilly (51) of the New England Patriots checks on referee Jeff Rice after colliding with him during the third quarter on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostReferee Jeff Rice is tended to by medical staff after being knocked out by Trevor Reilly (51) of the New England Patriots during the third quarter on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDanny Amendola (80) of the New England Patriots catches a pass while defended by Justin Simmons (31) of the Denver Broncos in the third quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostTodd Davis (51) of the Denver Broncos reacts to his team's performance against the New England Patriots during the third quarter on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots.
John Leyba, The Denver PostChris Harris (25) of the Denver Broncos breaks up a pass intended for Brandin Cooks (14) of the New England Patriots in the fourth quarter. The Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostTom Brady (12) of the New England Patriots smiles after throwing a touchdown pass against the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter of the Patriots' 41-16 win on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostStephon Gilmore (24) of the New England Patriots tackles Demaryius Thomas (88) of the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter of the Patriots' 41-16 win on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostBrock Osweiler (17) of the Denver Broncos lies on the grass after being knocked down by Malcolm Butler (21) of the New England Patriots during the fourth quarter of the Patriots' 41-16 win on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostLeah Lefedre on the sidelines during the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots. The Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostBrock Osweiler (17) of the Denver Broncos walks off the field after the fourth quarter of the New England Patriots' 41-16 win on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017. The Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots.
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Isaiah McKenzie (84) of the Denver Broncos muffs a punt in the first quarter against the New England Patriots. The Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017.
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The phrase “Trust the Process” was born sometime around 2013 in Philadelphia and later adopted as the rallying cry for the NBA’s beleaguered 76ers. “TTP,” as itap known, has since become emblazoned on T-shirts, tattooed on fans and stamped inside the shoes of the 76ers’ best players.
In recent weeks, the Broncos adopted the term to assuage fans during their losing streak.
But after Sunday night, the Broncos were left begging for more trust and more time. Denver defeated itself with four special-teams gaffes in a 41-16 loss to and the Patriots. The loss, another blowout, was the Broncos’ fifth consecutive defeat since their bye week and was perhaps the final dagger to a forgettable season.
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