– Last year: With help of last-place schedule, rebounded to 12-4 after 5-11 and came within three points of going to Super Bowl with 10-7 loss in AFC title game to Buffalo.
– Strengths: QB John Elway, who remains one of the league`s most dangerous players. Running back Gaston Green, who emerged last year after being obtained from Rams. Safety Steve Atwater, who heads a solid corps of young defensive standouts that includes LB Mike Croel, last year`s defensive rookie of the year.
– Weaknesses: Offensive line, which allowed 45 sacks last year. Wide receiver, where only Mark Jackson remains of the Three Amigos. Cornerback.
– Newcomers: RB Sammie Smith, obtained from Miami. QB Tommy Maddox, the No. 1 pick and eventual successor to Elway.
– 1992 schedule:
Date Opponent Time
9/6 Los Angeles Raiders 7 p.m.
9/13 San Diego 3 p.m.
9/20 at Philadelphia noon
9/27 at Cleveland noon
10/4 Kansas City 3 p.m.
10/12 at Washington 8 p.m.
10/18 Houston 3 p.m.
10/25 at San Diego 3 p.m.
11/8 New York Jets 3 p.m.
11/15 New York Giants 7 p.m.
11/22 at Los Ang. Raiders 3 p.m.
11/30 at Seattle 8 p.m.
12/6 Dallas 3 p.m.
12/12 at Buffalo 11:30 am
12/20 Seattle 3 p.m.
12/27 at Kansas City noon
