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The Denver Broncos have not approached a season with such high expectations since 1998, when they were coming off the franchise's first Super Bowl victory.

That team did not disappoint and the fans in Denver are hoping that the 2012 version of the Broncos will be able to do the same.

It has been as active an offseason as perhaps the team has ever had, and now with the draft behind them the Broncos are looking to start preparations for a season that will hopefully boast a deep playoff run.

Here are some reasons why it's perfectly reasonable to expect that the Denver Broncos will improve from last season's playoff appearance.