Von Miller, earlier this week, says that a difference between the current Rams and the current Broncos is in how the team reacts to losing when it prepares for the following game. Miller (1/3): “… We have been so even-keeled and so consistent with things that we do, how we prepare. When I was with the Denver Broncos, when we lose, it’s time to double down on something. It’s time to go harder, it’s time to do something differently …”

Drew Lock’s full answer when asked by @ZacStevensDNVR whether he deserves to be a starter based on what he’s done the last couple of games and in his career: Lock: “Obviously, there’s been some good and some bad, as there is with any quarterback. In these last couple of weeks, I feel like I have done a lot of good things. I have. Like I said, this league is run by wins and losses — which we didn’t [win] these last couple of weeks …”

Vic Fangio, when asked by @markkiszla about the most compelling reasons why he should return for a fourth season as Broncos coach: Fangio: “Well, Mark, that’s a pretty all-encompassing question there that may take some time to answer, but I do believe this team has made progress. We got it to 6-5. We lost three tough games against teams that are going to make the playoffs. A play here and there …”

Today, I had to say goodbye to Rupert, my Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who epitomized the maxim of a dog as "man's best friend" better than any companion one could imagine. After 11-and-a-half years, his heart gave out just before midday. Our walking pal & cuddle buddy, Rupert never knew a stranger. Whenever anyone entered the home, he sprang to the door with a greeting. When we went for long walks in the park, his magnetic personality drew countless people toward him. Love nourished him as much as food.