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Broncos want new QB Brock Osweiler to take fewer hits

Denver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) throws against the New England Patriots during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, in Denver. The Broncos won 30-24.(AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)
Denver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) throws against the New England Patriots during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, in Denver. The Broncos won 30-24.(AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) – The Denver Broncos already lost one quarterback. They can’t afford to lose another.

So, they have to protect the passer better in San Diego this weekend.

It was the beatings that sent Peyton Manning to the sideline with a foot injury and it’s the clobbering that Brock Osweiler is taking that have the Broncos concerned about him, too.

“Yeah, real concerned,” coach Gary Kubiak acknowledged this week.

Osweiler has been sacked 11 times in 10 quarters since replacing Manning in the third period against Kansa City three weeks ago.