Peter Burns Of The SEC Network With Scott & Jeremy
Peter Burns of ESPN's SEC network, also a former Broncos beat writer, joins Scott and Jeremy to discuss the outlook of the SEC this season, as well as the Denver Broncos tumultuous offseason.
Peter Burns on Scott & Jeremy
Although SEC powerhouses Alabama and LSU are the main focusues of the conference year in and year out, Burns points out a surprising team in the south east who could be taking college football by storm.
"[LSU] doesn't have the running backs or offensive line that Alabama has, but honestly guys, it is all about Georgia right now. With the way they played week one with this freshman running back Nick Chubbs, Georgia is definitely the team to beat," said Burns.
In addition to Georgia, there was yet another surprising week one performance in the SEC by Texas A&M quarterback Kenny Hill. Though many chalked last year's success up to Johnny Manziel's performance, Hill rewrote the school's records against South Carolina.
"Mike Evans, now with Tampa Bay, when doing his pre-draft workout said 'actually Kenny Hill runs this A&M offense better than Manziel,'" said Burns. "They don't have enough right now to go 10-2, and I think they're going to have more bad days when somebody gets more pressure on Hill."
The Denver Broncos, however, have gotten a few not-so-good surprises of late, including receiver Wes Welker getting a four-game suspension for substance abuse.
"Von Miller got popped not too long ago, now Welker, and two front office guys as well. Is it going to derail the whole year? No, but it's one more thing for them to worry about," Burns said.
Despite those distractions recently, Denver looks much more solid defensively this year, and Burns is making a bold prediction.
"I have to be honest with you guys—the Broncos defense will be better than their offense this year."
"It's not going to be the Ravens with Ray Lewis in the heyday or anything, but I think Peyton and the crew take a major step back—teams are now starting to realize that if you put pressure on the receivers, they can be beat," Burns added.
