Opening day is fast approaching. The kick off their season against the on and fans have more hope for succe s than any time in the past six seasons.That hope is founded on solid ground because of the team that GM George Paton has built. How do the Broncos measure up with the Seahawks?Let's break it down.The Broncos have RJ McIntosh Jersey finally solidified this position since Peyton Manning retired in 2015. The trade for Ru sell Wilson brings in a true franchise quarterback. He is elite and a future Hall of Famer.Furthermore, the are greatly exaggerated. He is only 33 years old and has plenty of gas left in the tank. He also lives and breathes football, making his preparation second to none. The first losing season of Wilson's career came last year, which also coincided with the first time he mi sed games due to injury. At first glance, people will point to his stats for proof of a down year, but when looked at on a per-game basis, it was above his average. He is poised for an MVP-caliber season since the Broncos have built an offense around his strengths for the first time in his 10-year career.The Seahawks, having traded away Wilson, are entering quarterback purgatory. By making the choice to trade away their franchise quarterback, older fans Seahawks fans will be reminded of the sparse succe s of the 35 years before Wilson Quenton Nelson T Shirts arrived in 2012.Seattle has decided to start Geno Smith over Drew Lock, which is likely a good decision, but either player starting is a ma sive downgrade to what the team had. Starting Smith should not bring much hope. His two qualifying seasons (2013 and 2014) are both in the worst 150 QB campaigns adjusted for era since 1960. He looked somewhat improved when thrust into duty last season when Wilson was injured, however, Lock has been even worse. Advantage: BroncosDenver's one-two punch of Javonte Williams and Melvin Gordon is a formidable tandem. While splitting carries, both backs nearly reached 1,000 yards each last season. By seasons end, this duo could be the best in the NFL.Williams refuses to go down on first contact, which should have him on a weekly highlight real, and Gordon has a nose for the end zone. With the zone blocking scheme, an offense that has le s predictability, and the threat of a well-thrown deep ball, both Williams and Gordon should thrive.The Seahawks under Pete Carroll have always emphasized the running game, but the i sue of late has been that the team hasnt had a running back capable of carrying the load. The Seahawks' last 1,000-yard rusher was Chris Carson, but he is no longer with the team, and they havent had a back rush for more than 750 yards over the past two seasons. The team will rely on Rashaad Penny, who is a capable back, but has struggled to stay healthy through an entire season and has only two starts under his belt. Behind him is rookie Kenneth Walker, who is a fast running back with potential, but still needs to prove himself in the NFL. However, it is highly likely he will mi s the opener, leaving the backup duties to Travis Homer.Advantage: BroncosThe Broncos have a stable of good receivers, but with a lot to prove. After losing Tim Patrick, Denver's most reliable pa s-catcher, an elite group on paper must prove it can translate to the field. Courtland Sutton is the most Rigoberto Sanchez Jersey proven, but after an injury in 2020 altered his trajectory, he will need to show that he is all the way back and ready for All-Pro status. Jerry Jeudy has the most to prove. He is a first-round draft choice with incredible route running, but so far, a lack of expected production. The rest of the wide receiver core is rounded out by KJ Hamler, a speedster who is coming back from a major injury, a rookie Danny Pinter Jersey fifth-round draft choice in Montrell Washington, Tyrie Cleveland, and Jalen Virgil.If the potential can translate to production, this could be a special group. With a true franchise quarterback under center, the receivers will benefit. The Seahawks have a proven group of receivers led by DK Metcalf. Metcalf had a monster season in 2020, and although he has not repeated that production, he has the potential to do so.Lined up with him is Tyler Lockett, who is coming off three consecutive 1,000-yard seasons. The weakne s is in Seattle's depth, with only Marquise Goodwin as the proven veteran journeyman. Having mediocre quarterbacking for the first time in 10 seasons, the wide receivers for the Seahawks may not look as good as in the past.Advantage: SeahawksThe position group is mostly an unknown for the Broncos. Albert Okwuegbunam is fast, but he has to round out his game. If he can do that this season, the Broncos are in good shape.Eric Saubert has been an offseason surprise, but needs to prove it in the regular season. He has the tools to be an all Indianapolis Colts Home Office -around tight end, and it appears this season that he has put it all together.Eric Tomlinson is a blocker with very little pa s-catching on his resume. Andrew Beck is going to play more of a fullback/H-back role. This group has potential, but plenty of questions must be answered in the regular season.The tight end group for the Seahawks has le s to prove than the Broncos group. Noah Fant is a gifted pa s-catcher but has yet to live up to his first-round draft pedigree. That doesnt mean he is a bad player, though.In fact, Fant is the most dynamic tight end that the Seahawks have had since Jimmy Graham. He will be splitting time with Will Di sly, who is capable, but not nearly as dynamic as Fant. They both should offer steady production from the tight end spot. Advantage: SeahawksThe search for a right tackle continues for the Broncos, but other than that position, the O-line is solid. Garet Bolles has improved tremendously at left tackle and has a second-team All-Pro award under his belt.With the wide zone arriving, left guard Dalton Risner finds himself in an offense that suits his skills. His play should be better than the rookie season that saw him play in a similar scheme.Center Lloyd Cushenberry still has a lot to prove after struggling the past two seasons, but all reports from training camp have been positive. At right gaurd, Quinn Meinerz steps in, and he could end up being the best of the group. His tenacity is tremendous, and he has taken huge strides in his development. The biggest unknown is the aforementioned right tackle spot. Billy Turner was brought in to solidify that position, but his injury forced Calvin Anderson to step in in camp and preseason. Anderson has some promise, but until the regular season games start, it's tough to project how he will perform. He is the starter for Week 1, but Turner is a mistake or two away from stepping into that position.The Seahawks have struggled to put together a solid offensive line for several seasons, and this season continues that tradition. It appears Seattle will start two rookies to bookend the line: Brandon Kemp Jersey first-round selection Charles Cro s and third