A big difference between 2014 and other recent years? Health

[bogengames]

True. But realistically, it's not possible to go through the season completely unscathed. Given what we've had in some years, this is relatively good, as the OP points out.

With all due respect to Mayo , His absence has led to the emergence of Hightower and Collins. They would have come along anyhow but his injuries have put them on fast track

 

[ivanvamp]

Speaking of health, are we taking bets on Talib's hip yet or waiting until next week?

Talib is going to make it through Denver's playoff run (however long that lasts) healthy.

Figures.