When the Denver Broncos brought in Case Keenum this year most were believing this team could make it back to the playoffs, but even with the 3-6 record the team currently has John Elway says that the team will stay the course with Vance Joseph.

Elway says he has seen good things in the first half of this season that gives him more hope than he has in years past.

“At this point, we’re going to stay the course,” Elway said during his weekly appearance on Orange & Blue 760, a Broncos broadcast partner via The Denver Post. “I’m much more encouraged this year than last year because guys are still playing hard and (we) are in the games.”

One of the most significant issues the Broncos have had this season has been finishing games strong. The Broncos have lost four games by seven points or fewer, so with a few bounces going their way, this could be a completely different season.

“The frustrating part for everybody … we haven’t made the plays we need to get over the hump,” Elway said. “Every game in this league is always competitive and the teams that win are teams that are able to do it consistently. We have not been able to do it.

“I like the heartbeat of this team, the fact they’re competitors and they continue to work hard.”

After the season, it's expected Elway will reevaluate Joesph and his standing with the team but right now expect that Joesph will get at least a little while longer to prove he deserves to stay here.