As always, the start of the NRL season has been filled with an endless amount of reactions and opinions.

Comments such as "This coach needs to be sacked", "The new rules have ruined the game", and "The Brisbane Broncos are broken" have all been circling.

Some reactions hold merit, whilst others are simply overreaching.

Here's a look at six of the claims that have fuelled the start of the season and whether the fanfare—or panic—is warranted.

4. There is trouble in the four walls of the Broncos

This one is tricky and has only become more complicated since Ben Te'o's shock resignation.

Media speculation around leaks from players and staff, confusion, and trust issues has added fuel to the fire, with ex-club legends like Gorden Tallis ready to pounce.

We need to look at this in two parts; firstly, was the initial panic fair? Personally, no.

Michael Maguire has won both an Origin series and a premiership in consecutive years. 

The early losses and off-field chatter shouldn't signal doom, just highlight pressure and the spectacle of the game. No one is guaranteed a win. 

Of course, back-to-back home losses were unfavourable, but after an impressive win against Melbourne away from their own backyard, I think they have proved they are not victims of a premiership hangover. Sometimes you just need a few games. 

However, part two is, why all this noise and Te'o's departure?

The club are currently not helping themselves or the narrative surrounding the assistant coach quitting. Maguire's press conference today only fuelled this fire, as outlined by Zero Tackle editor Scott Pryde. 

I understand sometimes it is best to stay quiet and let it blow over, but with a situation like this arising in their current media whirlwind, a proper response is necessary. 

Without an adequate answer, the Broncos are only losing hold of the situation. 

Currently, the Broncos can only do one thing to quiet the critics - win.

If they do, the problems are artificial; if they don't, then the noise might have merit. 

For now, calling for Madge's head and the entire club on a drama-fuelled decline is premature.