Don’t look now, but Indianapolis has fallen hard for Chad Kelly.
During the Colts’ 16-12 loss to the lowly Miami Dolphins, things got so bad the crowd at Lucas Oil Stadium started begging for the former Broncos backup quarterback.
Their chant of choice? “We want Chad! We want Chad!” according to a .
Granted they were watching some truly awful quarterbacking. Brian Hoyer, who replaced an injured Jacoby Brissett this week, had gone 6-for-18 passing with two picks at the time, the Star reported. Hoyer finished the game 18-of-39 for 204 yards, a touchdown and three interceptions.
Lest we forget, Kelly is no stranger to fans chanting his name.
Remember it Broncos fans? It was an early August day in 2018. The then-Broncos Stadium crowd had just sat through an uninspiring performance from former first-round pick Paxton Lynch. And in strode Kelly, the former Mr. Irrelevant, making his debut appearance for the Orange and Blue. Sure it was only preseason, but Kelly engineered a five-play 75-yard touchdown drive.
And that’s when it happened.
“KEL-LY! KEL-LY! KEL-LY!” The chants reverberated.
Fast-forward two months, boos were raining down on Broncos QB Case Keenum amid a slow first half against the Rams. Then the Broncos Stadium crowd erupted in cheers as Kelly trotted out to take a kneel-down to end the first half. To date, it’s Kelly’s only appearance in an NFL regular-season game. His Broncos career was soon cut short after a Halloween party gone awry.
How will this new chapter end? Don’t leave us hanging, Chad.
If you enjoy the Denver Sports Omelette, for our daily sports roundup. If you have any questions or suggestions, hit me up on Twitter or by email.
— , The Denver Post
A special offer for Sports Omelette readers! for the first month and only $6.99/month thereafter. Cancel anytime.
What’s on Tap?
- Broncos: At Vikings, 11 a.m. Sunday
- Avalanche: At Winnipeg, 6 p.m. Tuesday
- Nuggets: vs. Hawks, 7 p.m. Tuesday
- Air Force at Colorado St.: 5 p.m. Saturday
TV/RADIO: Here’s what sports are airing today
Scoreboard
NBA: Nuggets 100, Timberwolves 98
Full story |
.
Must-Read
“Legend of Nikola Jokic”: Inside the Nuggets superstar’s second consecutive game-winner
MINNEAPOLIS — Maybe the most remarkable thing about Nikola Jokic’s second consecutive game-winning shot was how unremarkable it felt. Read more…
Mel Tucker just capped his best week yet at Colorado
Last Tuesday, the Buffaloes secured the services of former 5-star prep prospect Antonio Alfano. On Saturday, they followed it up with their first November win since 2016. Read more…
Broncos at the bye: Defensive rankings high, but improved pass-rush, takeaways needed
Broncos coach Vic Fangio is aware of his defense’s statistical standing: Top-10 in the NFL in 11 categories. But the Broncos will return from their bye weekend with a 3-6 record, leaving Fangio wanting more. Read more…
Quick Hits
+ How Nikola Jokic got his groove, and the Nuggets’ mojo, back on track
+ Broncos Journal: A new dimension to Courtland Sutton’s game — drawing penalties
+ Nuggets Journal: Juancho Hernangomez “one of the best teammates I’ve ever had”
+ “A calming influence”: How goalie Pavel Francouz earned Avalanche’s trust
+ Avs sweep their two-game homestand after beating Blue Jackets
+ Avs’ Cale Makar could be Calder Trophy favorite as NHL rookie of the year
+ Forecasting the Broncos final seven games and the probability of finishing .500
+ Rapids set to premiere documentary on Tim Howard’s final season
+ Rockies’ Nolan Arenado becomes first player to win three straight Platinum Glove Awards
+ Seattle Sounders claim 2nd MLS Cup title in 4 years, beating Toronto FC 3-1
+ The only thing that mattered in the boxing match between YouTubers Logan Paul and KSI was your attention
Ask The Experts
+ Broncos Mailbag: Have a question about the team? .
+ Nuggets Mailbag: Have a question about the team? .
+ Avs Mailbag: Have a question about the team? .
+ Rockies Mailbag: Have a question about the team? .
By The Numbers
26th
How bad has the Broncos offense been? It ranks 26th or worse in scoring, yards per game, yards per play, net passing yards per game, first downs, third-down efficiency and red zone efficiency. Read more…
Parting Shot
No Ralphie run at second straight Buffs home game
The University of Colorado’s live buffalo mascot, Ralphie, did not run before the football team’s home game against Stanford on Saturday, marking the second straight home game that officials decided to keep her off the field. Read more…
Get in Touch
If you see something thatap cause for question or have a comment, thought or suggestion, email me at dboniface@denverpost.com or tweet me .
