ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – Yes, Emmanuel Sanders and Demaryius Thomas are frustrated with their paltry production. No, they’re not going to create a stink about it
“There’s some frustration, but it’s hard to be frustrated when you’re sitting here 2-0,” Sanders said.
Quarterback Trevor Siemian, a relative rookie, has flashed his promise but displayed his inexperience, driving Denver inside the opponents’ 36 on all but five of his 18 drives so far but coming away with just four touchdowns to go with three interceptions.
Both of his Pro Bowl receivers, who are signed for a combined $92 million over the next four years, expressed displeasure with Denver’s sputtering offense after the Broncos’ 34-20 win over Indianapolis, which they won on the strength of two defensive touchdowns.
Sanders had just three catches, all in the first quarter, and Thomas had five receptions but just one after halftime, not counting his 2-point conversion in the closing minutes.
As their attention turned to Siemian’s first road game Sunday in Cincinnati (1-1), Thomas and Sanders were more encouraging in their comments about the Broncos’ work-in-progress offense.
“It was his second start,” Thomas said. “It’s going to take time and that’s with everybody. I don’t know the problem why the ball isn’t coming my way, but it’s not a big deal.”