Hate is a strong word, but I really really really don't like you

This is upsetting. Are you ready for this? I mean, it's a doozy, so be sure you're sitting down. You're sitting? Ok. Here goes.

I'm having a hard time truly hating the Denver Broncos as much as I have in the past.

I know, I know - settle down. Just breathe. It's not as bad as it sounds, I promise. Just let me explain.

The things I hated the most about the Broncos are as follows: Mike Shanahan, Jay Cutler, and their whiny entitlement attitude. Shanahan's gone, Cutler's with the Bears (who I now kinda hate) and this new coach of theirs, Josh McDaniels, seems to have instilled a sense of humility (WHAT?) in the players. The past couple weeks, as reporters have been asking them about their undefeated start and whether they feel they've been perceived ufairly by the public, they all just tote the party line "we're doing what we need to do. We're right where we need to be. We just show up prepared and play the game." What? Who IS this team and what have they done with the Denver Broncos who I am much more comfortable despising? I wanted them to lose to the Patriots today, I guess. Still, part of me is kind of glad that they knocked that classless team of cheaters off their high horse.

Don't worry, I don't LIKE the Broncos - not even a little bit. I'm simply saying that my passionate and fiery hate for the team has abated into an annoyed disliking for now. Broncos fans still really bother me, so I don't see myself ever rooting for them. Also, Champ Bailey is still there and I REALLY don't like him. He's very cocky. Maybe the hate will return after they play the Chiefs. That's usually a good reminder.