Schedule to be released Tuesday at 2 P.M. EST

[Italianmobstr7]

The NFL plans to announce its full 2008 schedule Tuesday at 2 p.m. ET.

The planned announcement, confirmed by the league in a news release Monday, will reveal dates, times and television schedules. Teams have known their opponents for months, thanks to the NFL's scheduling formula.

The league previously announced four nationally televised matchups for Week 1.

The Washington Redskins open the 2008 season when they visit the defending Super Bowl champion New York Giants on Thursday, Sept. 4 (NBC, 7 p.m. ET). The Chicago Bears visit the Indianapolis Colts on Sept. 7 (NBC, 8:15 p.m. ET) in a rematch of Super Bowl XLI.

ESPN's coverage begins with a "Monday Night Football" doubleheader Sept. 8. The Minnesota Vikings visit the Green Bay Packers in the first game at 7 p.m. ET. The Oakland Raiders then host the Denver Broncos in the second game at 10:15 p.m. ET.

Mike Sando covers the NFL for ESPN.com.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3346685

[Crush05]

Finally we can start to plan out our season. GO BRONCOS!!!!!!:elefant:

[claymore]

Makes me wonder if Davis will take Mcfadden 1st just because of our run D. He aint got many more years, and Im sure this game means the world to his ass.

[Crush05]

Makes me wonder if Davis will take Mcfadden 1st just because of our run D. He aint got many more years, and Im sure this game means the world to his ass.

And I would just love to make his last remaining years a Broncos hell for him!!!:lol:

[SmilinAssasSin27]

Guess I leave work tomorrow at 1:30.

[BeefStew25]

Denver-Jacksonville tailgate. Watch Tubby drink himself silly. Come one come all.

[broncosfanscott]

Finally! The waiting is over. I just hope the DEN/SD game in SD is earlier in the year because I hate waiting until December. I also can't wait to see what games will be on SNF and MNF besides the Raider game.

[Davii]

Finally! The waiting is over. I just hope the DEN/SD game in SD is earlier in the year because I hate waiting until December. I also can't wait to see what games will be on SNF and MNF besides the Raider game.

I hope it's later in the year. I'm moving to Camp Pendleton later this year and want to be there for that game.

[MasterShake]

Cool. I have some computer wallpapers ready to go once they set the dates I'll make a thread for them again. I'll have Lynch, Cutler, Bailey, and Marshall Schedule wallpapers up tomorrow if anyone wants one. Heres a sneak peak at the background I made for Marshall:http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/8679/bmarshwallpaperlh1.th.jpg (http://img521.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bmarshwallpaperlh1.jpg)

[Italianmobstr7]

Dude I'll take one. Could you make mine w/ Central time instead of Eastern or Mountain though please?

[MasterShake]

Dude I'll take one. Could you make mine w/ Central time instead of Eastern or Mountain though please?

I'm gonna post MTN times first, then I'll make the others later in the day.

[Italianmobstr7]

I'm gonna post MTN times first, then I'll make the others later in the day.

That's fine, I'm not in a huge rush. I think I could hang on for a few extra hours lol. Brandon Marshall one if you could man. Thanks.

[tubby]

Beef is a mind reader.

Jaguars @ Broncos OCT 12

[BeefStew25]

Beef is a mind reader.

Jaguars @ Broncos OCT 12

Yeah, I closed my eyes, and thought, "That is the best day for a game. Chistopher Columbus would be proud."

I bought my ticket 10 minutes ago. Through Vegas with a 72 hour layover.

[BOSSHOGG30]

Broncos | Team to play three prime-time games in 2008
Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:24:59 -0700

The Rocky Mountain News reports the Denver Broncos will play three prime-time games in 2008. The Broncos will play at the Oakland Raiders Monday, Sept. 8, at the New England Patriots Monday, Oct. 20, and at the Cleveland Browns Thursday, Nov. 6.

[BOSSHOGG30]

Broncos' 2008 schedule

Sept. 8 -- at Oakland Raiders, 6:15 p.m.

Sept. 14 -- San Diego Chargers at Invesco Field at Mile High, 2:15 p.m.

Sept. 21 -- New Orleans Saints at Invesco Field, 2:05 p.m.

Sept. 28 -- at Kansas City Chiefs, 11 a.m.

Oct. 5 -- Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Invesco Field, 2:05 p.m.

Oct. 12 -- Jacksonville Jaguars at Invesco Field, 2:05 p.m.

Oct. 20 -- at New England Patriots 6:30 p.m.

Oct. 26 -- Bye.

Nov. 2 -- Miami Dolphins at Invesco Field, 2:05 p.m.

Nov. 6 -- at Cleveland Browns, 6:15 p.m.

Nov. 16 -- at Atlanta Falcons, 11 a.m.

Nov. 23 -- Oakland Raiders at Invesco Field, 2:05 p.m.

Nov. 30 -- at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m.

Dec. 7 -- Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field, 2:05 p.m.

Dec. 14 -- at Carolina Panthers, 11 a.m.

Dec. 21 -- Buffalo Bills at Invesco Field, 2:05 p.m.

Dec. 28 -- at San Diego Chargers, 2:15 p.m.

[claymore]

Sweet our Bye is almost in the middle. Good find Boss.

[BOSSHOGG30]

I'll try to make at New England Patriots, at Cleveland Browns, at N.Y. Jets, and Oakland Raiders at Invesco Field

[ChampWJ]

Our second half schedule looks fairly light in my opinion. Nothing like having the Dolphins, Falcons, Jets, Raiders, and Chiefs in a 6 week period.

[BOSSHOGG30]

I don't like having divisional opponents 3 of first 4 weeks.

I don't like finishing the year at San Diego.

I don't like the usual 5 games at home the first half of the season, and 5 away the second half.

I like having a bye week following the Monday nighter vs. Pats.

I like having the Chiefs here in December rather than there.

I like that the only cold weather team away late is the Jets on Nov 30.

Overall, I'm satisfied with it.

[Magnificent Seven]

Aw Darn! No night game at home?

[ChampWJ]

That's where flex scheduling comes in if we are in the playoff hunt down the stretch.

[ChampSB3233]

Actually, not too bad overall, though going to Cleveland for a Thursday night game after a Sunday game isn't fun.
Hate ending in San Diego. Again. But glad there is no November/December game in Kansas City.

[Tned]

Second half of the season is definatley going to be easier than the first half. Considering the rocky year we are coming off of, if we can survive to the bye week, we 'could' make a bit of a run in the second half.

[Az Snake]

I like shaping up the AFC West from the gitgo !


GO BRONCOS !!!






.

[BroncoJoe]

Four games in the eastern time zone. Not sure I like that...

[nevcraw]

Let's hope shanny has them ready to go from the first game. I like having San Diego early at home, revenge will be fresh in everyone's mellon.

[Az Snake]

Four games in the eastern time zone. Not sure I like that...

At least we don't have to play the Florida teams early or down there ! Humiditity always kills us. :rolleyes:

They are all coming to Invesco !
Bucs, Jags and Fins.




.

[honz]

Well, it looks like we will do no worse than 4-12!:elefant:

[Drill-N-Fill]

At least we don't have to play the Florida teams early or down there ! Humiditity always kills us. :rolleyes:

They are all coming to Invesco !
Bucs, Jags and Fins.

.

Yeah..but I would'ev went to all 3 games :tsk:

[jrelway]

the away games this year, exept for going to foxboro, dont look too bad. i can definatly see us making the playoffs. lets do it!

[BOSSHOGG30]

AT OAKLAND RAIDERS
MONDAY, SEP. 8 - 7:15 P.M. PDT - ESPN
THE SERIES: The Raiders' 1995 return to Oakland has been something of a blessing for the Broncos. Since 1995, the Broncos are 9-4 in road games against them. Prior to the Raiders' 1982 departure, Denver went 4-4 in its previous eight games at the then-Oakland Coliseum. The Broncos have swept the Raiders 13 times since the AFL-NFL merger (1978, 1981, 1984, 1986, 1987, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006). During those 13 years, the Broncos posted 11 winning seasons, nine playoff appearances, seven division titles and three conference championships. In those same 13 years, Oakland won the division once, made the playoffs twice and finished below .500 11 times.
LAST TIME IN OAKLAND: Prior to last season's contest at Oakland on December 2, 2007 the Broncos had won the last four times at their arch-rivals home. Denver saw that streak snap with a 34-20 loss. Turnovers doomed the Broncos, during the second and third quarters, Denver turned the ball over three times. All three turnovers were inside the Broncos 35-yard line and led to 17 points by the Raiders. Despite the miscues, the Broncos battled back with a chance to tie the game. Denver had the ball down 27-20 in the fourth quarter, but a Jay Cutler interception sealed it for the Raiders and the Broncos dropped to 5-7 on the season. Click here for more on the game.

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VS. SAN DIEGO CHARGERS
SUNDAY, SEPT. 14 - 2:15 P.M. MDT - CBS
THE SERIES: During Head Coach Mike Shanahan's era, the Broncos are 10-3 against the Chargers at home. The Chargers have won four straight against the Broncos, sweeping the season series the last two years. The last time the Broncos beat the Bolts was back in 2005 when they sweep the season series. The Broncos lead the all-time series between the two teams at 52-43.

LAST TIME IN DENVER: The Broncos suffered their worst home loss in 41 years falling to San Diego 41-3 in a cold-rainy day at INVESCO field at Mile High. Players called the loss one of the most “embarrassing” losses they have ever been a part of. The Broncos run defense was gashed for 214-combined yards by LaDanian Tomlinson and Michael Turner. The loss was the second consecutive time the Broncos had lost to San Diego at home. Click here for more on the game.

VS. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
SUNDAY, SEPT. 21 - 2:05 P.M. MDT - FOX
THE SERIES: The Broncos hold a 6-2 advantage in the series during the regular season. The last time New Orleans visited Denver was back in 1994 and left Mile High Stadium with a 30-28 victory. Points have not been a stranger to these two teams when the meet, in the eight contests against the Saints, the Broncos have averaged 26 points a game.
LAST TIME: Denver rolled to a 34-13 victory on November 21, 2004, behind 166-yards rushing and a touchdown from running back Reuben Droughns. The Broncos routed the Saints in the first quarter scoring 20 unanswered points, 185-yards of total offense, 94-yards rushing and averaged 12.3 yards-per-play. Click here for more on the game.

AT KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
SUNDAY, SEPT. 28 - 12 P.M. CDT - CBS
THE SERIES: The Broncos have not had much recent success at Kansas City, losing seven of their last nine at Arrowhead Stadium. The stadium is renowned as a difficult place for visitors to play. But the Broncos have held their own at Arrowhead, going 15-20 there, including the 1997 divisional-playoff win.
LAST TIME IN KANSAS CITY: The Broncos went to Kansas City on Nov 11, 2007 and did something they have struggled with in the past: Winning at Arrowhead. The Broncos 27-11 victory, was just their second win in their last nine tries at Kansas City. The last time Denver left Arrowhead with a victory was back in 2002, 37-34 in overtime. Defense was the story, forcing four turnovers and Nate Webster returned a fumble for a touchdown which gave Denver a 20-8 advantage. The Win helped the Broncos get back in the AFC West and snapped a two-game skid. Click here for more on the game.

VS. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
SUNDAY, OCT. 5 - 2:05 P.M. MDT - FOX
THE SERIES: This will mark just the seventh time the two teams have met in their franchises history. The Broncos hold a 4-2 overall advantage winning two of the last three contests. The last time the Buccaneers were in Denver was in 1996 and the Broncos won 27-23.
LAST TIME: The two teams met in 2004 and the Broncos prevailed 16-13 in Tampa. The story of the game was John Lynch's return to Tampa where he spent the previous 11-years helping guide the Buccaneers to a Super Bowl during the 2002 season. Lynch made a game changing play on third-and-two stopping Mike Alstott in the third quarter, halting a drive and sealing the Broncos victory. Click here for more on the game.

VS. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
SUNDAY, OCT. 12 - 2:05 P.M. MDT - CBS
THE SERIES: The regular season series is tied 3-3 between the two teams and Jacksonville has won three of the last four meetings. The last time the Broncos defeated the Jaguars was October 2, 2005 in Jacksonville winning 20-6. The Broncos are 2-1 at home against the Jaguars and are 1-1 against Jacksonville in the postseason.

LAST TIME: The Broncos hosted the Jaguars in week three of 2007 and suffered their first defeat of the year 23-14. The Broncos had an opportunity to drive late in the fourth quarter and take the lead, but Jay Cutler and Daniel Graham couldn't connect on fourth down with 4:19 left sealing the Jacksonville win. Brandon Marshall enjoyed a career day for the Broncos with seven catches for 133-yards. Click here for more on the game.

AT NEW ENGLAND
MONDAY, OCT. 20 - 8:30 P.M. EDT - CBS
THE SERIES: The Broncos lead the all-time series 24-15 in the regular season and are 9-7 against the Patriots on the road. The two teams met in the post season back in 2005, and the Broncos advanced the post season AFC Championship Game with a 27-13 win.

LAST TIME: Head Coach Mike Shanahan continued his dominance over Bill Belichick, defeating the Patriots 17-7 on Sunday Night Football in week 3 of 2006. The win was the fifth time Shanahan defeated Belichick since being hired by the Patriots in 2000, going 5-2 in seven games since. Denver also continued their dominance on defense by not allowing a touchdown until the fourth quarter, ending a streak of not allowing a touchdown in the first 11 quarters of the season. Tatum Bell rushed for 123-yards and Javon Walker scored a pair of touchdowns. Click here for more on the game.

VS. MIAMI DOLPHINS
SUNDAY, NOV. 2 - 2:05 P.M. MST - CBS
THE SERIES: Denver is just 3-10 all time against Miami in the regular season. The last time these two teams met in Denver was in 2004 with the Broncos winning 20-17. This will mark the fifth time since 2000 the two teams have met in the regular season and the Broncos are 1-3 in the last four contests. The Broncos have played the Dolphins only once in the postseason winning 38-3 en route to their first Super Bowl.
LAST TIME: Denver opened their 2005 season in Miami and lost 34-10, Denver would then go on to win 13 of its next 15 games. It had marked Denver's worst opening-season loss in their last 39 years. Rod Smith caught seven passes for 80 yards and Jake Plummer was 22-48 for 251-yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions while the ground game only amassed 70 yards. Click here for more on the game.

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AT CLEVLAND BROWNS
THURSDAY, NOV. 6 - 8:15 P.M. EST - NFL NETWORK
THE SERIES: The Broncos have enjoyed success in the series between the two teams. Denver holds a 16-5 advantage in the regular season, winning seven straight games that dates back to 1991. During that stretch the Broncos won four of those on the road. The last win for Cleveland came in 1990 in Denver, by a score of 30-29. This will mark with fourth time in the last ten years the two teams have played in the regular season.
LAST TIME: The Broncos traveled to Cleveland in 2006 and left with a 17-7 victory, improving to 5-1 on the season. The Broncos led 17-0 before the Browns got on the board with a touchdown in the fourth quarter. Brandon Marshall would catch his first touchdown as a Bronco in the third quarter on a 9-yard pass from Jake Plummer. The game was also a reunion for defensive lineman Ebenezer Ekuban, Mike Myers, Kenard Lang, and Gerard Warren who all played in Cleveland. Click here for more on the game.

AT ATLANTA FALCONS
SUNDAY, NOV. 16 - 1:00 P.M. EST - FOX
THE SERIES: The Broncos hold a 7-4 advantage during the regular season between the two teams. The last time the Broncos played at Atlanta was back in 1997, earning a 29-21 victory. That year the Broncos would play the Falcons once again, this time on a much bigger stage: Super Bowl XXXIII in Miami which Denver won 34-19. In the last five meetings between the two teams, the Falcons have came to Denver four times.
LAST TIME: On October 31, 2004, Denver was a victim of a career day from Michael Vick as he accounted for 367 total-yards of the Falcons offense. Vick rushed for 115-yards and helped Atlanta carve up Denver's defense for 467-yards and scored 34 points in a 41-28 vitory at INVESCO Field at Mile High. The Broncos offense gained 567-yards of total offense, including 499 passing-yards from Jake Plummer. Click here for more on the game.

VS. OAKLAND RAIDERS
SUNDAY, NOV. 23 - 2:05 P.M. MST - CBS
THE SERIES: Denver has won five of its last six against Oakland and had a seven-game home winning streak in the series that extended from 1995 through 2001. The Broncos lost two of three at home to Oakland from 2002-04 but have since won three straight at home over their arch-rivals. The Raiders lead the all-time series between the two teams, 39-54.
LAST TIME IN DENVER: The Broncos escaped Oakland in their season opener of 2007 with a 23-20 overtime victory in week two. The Broncos had blown a 14-point halftime lead, and for a moment felt they had lost to their division rivals in overtime. That moment came in overtime when Sebastian Janikowski hit a 52-yard field goal and Oakland began to celebrate. With a quick blow of the whistle, it was all wiped away as Head Coach Mike Shanahan called a timeout right before the kick was made. Janikowski missed his second attempt, and Denver drove the field and kicked a game winning 23-yard field goal off the leg of Jason Elam. Click here for more on the game.

AT NEW YORK JETS
SUNDAY, NOV. 30 - 1:00 P.M. EST - CBS
THE SERIES: The Broncos hold a 15-14 edge of the Jets during the regular season. The last time the Broncos made the trip to New York was 2002, losing 19-13. The Broncos also played in New York two years prior back in 2000 and came away with a 30-23 victory. From 1992-99 the two teams played six teams with the Broncos going 4-2 during that stretch. This will mark the fourth time the Broncos have played the Jets since 2000.
LAST TIME: In 2005, the Broncos blanked the Jets 27-0 on November 20. Denver rushed for 196-yards, including a 113-yard and three-touchdown performance from Mike Anderson. The Broncos had 28 first downs and gained over 400-yards of total offense. The shutout by the Broncos defense was the first since 1997, which was a 34-0 victory against Carolina. Click here for more on the game.

VS. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
SUNDAY, DEC. 7 - 2:05 P.M. MST - CBS
THE SERIES: Since 1983, the Broncos are 21-4 against the Chiefs in Denver. The Chiefs' wins in Denver have been back-to-back -- 1994-95 and 1999-2000 .Losing to the Chiefs at home has been difficult for the Broncos since 1980. Denver has lost to the Chiefs only six times since then -- 1980, 1982, 1994, 1995, 1999, 2000. The Chiefs lead the all-time series between the two teams at 43-52.
LAST TIME IN DENVER: The Broncos had one of their best offensive performances of 2007 against Kansas City in Week 14. The Broncos put up 41 points, the highest output from last season and tallied 453-yards of offense. Jay Cutler shined throwing four touchdowns and Brandon Marshall eclipsed 1,000 yards for the season in the fourth quarter. Click here for more on the game.

AT CAROLINA PANTHERS
SUNDAY, DEC. 14 - 1:00 P.M. EST - CBS
THE SERIES: The two teams have only played twice in the franchises history, 1997 and 2004. The Broncos have won both contests, and this will be the first time Denver has played at Carolina.
LAST TIME: The Broncos defeated Carolina 20-17 in Denver on October 10, 2004. Reuben Droughns was the story of the game. Making hist first start at tailback, Droughns carried the ball 30 times for 193-yards. The 193-yard output would be the ninth best single game rushing performance in franchise history. The Broncos racked up 434-yards of offense on their way to a 4-1 start of the 2004 season. Click here for more on the game.

VS. BUFFALO BILLS
SUNDAY, DEC. 21 - 2:05 P.M. MST - CBS
THE SERIES: The last time the Bills were in Denver was September 22 of 2002, and the Broncos won that contest 28-23. The Bills lead the overall series 15-17, and the Broncos are just 4-6 at home in those contests.

LAST TIME: Denver opened their 2007 season in Buffalo and won 15-14 in dramatic fashion. The Broncos performed a fire-drill field goal attempt, getting their special teams unit on the field in the final 15-seconds to boot a game-winning 42-yard field goal as time expired. In his first regular-season game as a Bronco, Travis Henry rushed for 144-yards against his former team. Click here for more on the game.

AT SAN DIEGO CHARGERS
SUNDAY, DEC. 28 - 1:15 P.M. PST - CBS
THE SERIES: Denver is 8-6 in its past 14 games at Qualcomm Stadium, including the Super Bowl XXXII triumph in January 1998. The Broncos have won six of their last eleven games against the Chargers in San Diego. Denver had lost 10 straight and 11 of 12 at San Diego from 1961 (the Chargers' first year in San Diego) to 1972. Since, the Broncos are 17-17 against the Bolts in Southern California. The Broncos lead the all time series 52-43 during the regular season.

LAST TIME IN SAN DIEGO: The Broncos took part in the first Monday Night Football game on Christmas Eve in San Diego last year. The Broncos left San Diego with a 23-3 loss, capping their fourth straight loss to the Chargers in the last two seasons. The Broncos drove the field on the first posession of the game, but a Jay Cutler fumble squandered an opportunity to score early. The only points from the Broncos came in the third quarter, a 23-yard field goal from Jason Elam. It had also marked the third straight loss of 20 points or more to San Diego. Click here for more on the game.

[BOSSHOGG30]

I see the Broncos going 8-8

Sept. 8: at Oakland Raiders - W
Sept. 14: San Diego Chargers - L
Sept. 21: New Orleans Saints - L
Sept. 28: at Kansas City Chiefs - L
Oct. 5: Tampa Bay Buccaneers - L
Oct. 12: Jacksonville Jaguars - L
Oct. 20: at New England Patriots - L
Oct. 26: Bye - THANK GOODNESS
Nov. 2: Miami Dolphins - W
Nov. 6: at Cleveland Browns - L
Nov. 16: at Atlanta Falcons - W
Nov. 23: Oakland Raiders - W
Nov. 30: at N.Y. Jets - W
Dec. 7: Kansas City Chiefs - W
Dec. 14: at Carolina Panthers - W
Dec. 21: Buffalo Bills - W
Dec. 28: at San Diego Chargers - L

Maybe 9-7 if we beat the Pats... we do always play them well.

[BeefStew25]

At least we don't have to play the Florida teams early or down there ! Humiditity always kills us. :rolleyes:

They are all coming to Invesco !
Bucs, Jags and Fins.




.

Sucks for me.

[lex]

I see the Broncos going 8-8

Sept. 8: at Oakland Raiders - W
Sept. 14: San Diego Chargers - L
Sept. 21: New Orleans Saints - L
Sept. 28: at Kansas City Chiefs - L
Oct. 5: Tampa Bay Buccaneers - L
Oct. 12: Jacksonville Jaguars - L
Oct. 20: at New England Patriots - L
Oct. 26: Bye - THANK GOODNESS
Nov. 2: Miami Dolphins - W
Nov. 6: at Cleveland Browns - L
Nov. 16: at Atlanta Falcons - W
Nov. 23: Oakland Raiders - W
Nov. 30: at N.Y. Jets - W
Dec. 7: Kansas City Chiefs - W
Dec. 14: at Carolina Panthers - W
Dec. 21: Buffalo Bills - W
Dec. 28: at San Diego Chargers - L

Maybe 9-7 if we beat the Pats... we do always play them well.

I think we have an excellent chance of winning that game in KC. When you look at KC, they need 3 new OLinemen and are not settled at QB.

[tubby]

I see the Broncos going 8-8

Sept. 8: at Oakland Raiders - W
Sept. 14: San Diego Chargers - L
Sept. 21: New Orleans Saints - L
Sept. 28: at Kansas City Chiefs - L
Oct. 5: Tampa Bay Buccaneers - L
Oct. 12: Jacksonville Jaguars - L
Oct. 20: at New England Patriots - L
Oct. 26: Bye - THANK GOODNESS
Nov. 2: Miami Dolphins - W
Nov. 6: at Cleveland Browns - L
Nov. 16: at Atlanta Falcons - W
Nov. 23: Oakland Raiders - W
Nov. 30: at N.Y. Jets - W
Dec. 7: Kansas City Chiefs - W
Dec. 14: at Carolina Panthers - W
Dec. 21: Buffalo Bills - W
Dec. 28: at San Diego Chargers - L

Maybe 9-7 if we beat the Pats... we do always play them well.

No way we lose our first 4 games at home. And a sweep of the Queefs is guaranteed.

[ChampSB3233]

If the Broncos are 1-6 at the bye, heads will roll. Big time. Especially with four straight losses at home, on the heels of two straight bad years at Invesco.

I see 9-7.
Sept. 8: at Oakland Raiders - W
Sept. 14: San Diego Chargers - L
Sept. 21: New Orleans Saints - W
Sept. 28: at Kansas City Chiefs - W
Oct. 5: Tampa Bay Buccaneers - W
Oct. 12: Jacksonville Jaguars - L
Oct. 20: at New England Patriots - L
Oct. 26: Bye - THANK GOODNESS
Nov. 2: Miami Dolphins - W
Nov. 6: at Cleveland Browns - L
Nov. 16: at Atlanta Falcons - W
Nov. 23: Oakland Raiders - W
Nov. 30: at N.Y. Jets - L
Dec. 7: Kansas City Chiefs - W
Dec. 14: at Carolina Panthers - L
Dec. 21: Buffalo Bills - W
Dec. 28: at San Diego Chargers - L

[SmilinAssasSin27]

Worst possible schedule for my travel plans. The 5 potential trips are all w/in 5 weeks of eachother AND are late in the year when the weather will be turning. FRICK! Carolina is now out of the question. NYJ may be as well. FRICK! Looking like Cleveland and either Atlanta or a Denver home game (NO or TB). FRICK!

[BOSSHOGG30]

Number of Primetime games for each team (meaning they either play monday night, thursday or Sunday night)

6: Cowboys

5: Patriots, Steelers, Colts, Chargers, Eagles, Bears, Browns

4: Packers, Giants

3: Jaguars, Broncos, Redskins, Vikings, Saints, Seahawks, Buccaneers

2: Jets, Ravens, Titans, Raiders, Cardinals

1: Bills, Bengals, Texans, Lions, Panthers, 49'ers

0: Dolphins, Rams, Falcons, Chiefs

[DenBronx]

i love our schedule. we have at least 3 or 4 prime time games and a home game after a mid season bye. the jags, pats and chargers are the toughest teams but i think we will spilt with sd this year and we always pwn the pats. 9-7 isnt out of the question and who knows....maybe 10-6 and back into the playoffs guys. cutler needs to get to the playoffs....at least get there. this is by far the best schedule in years.

[Fan in Exile]

There is no way that we lose to the Saints, you can mark that down as a win right now. I know this because I will be at that game and they never lose when I'm at the game. Really I'm thinking 9-7 looks about right for the next year maybe 10-6.

[Magnificent Seven]

Did you know that Broncos are 4-0 against the Patriots since Plummer's year? Last time, they beat the Patriots in New England was in the year of 2006. In addition, Broncos knocked them out in the playoff 2005. Champ Bailey vs. Randy Moss! I am sure that Moss will be trapped by CHAMP! Therefore, they have a chance to beat the Patriots again.

[Hoshdude7]

All our home games are at our toughest opponents (besides patsies)


YAZAH!!! :elefant:

[underrated29]

I think its too early to say how we will do, with the draft upcomming and all.

Once we draft i will give my thoughts, for now i would say9-11 wins.

If we cant stop the run then 6 wins, if we fixed it by ridding of bates then 9 wins. If we improve elsewhere then 10-11 wins. But i need to see how we draft.

[tubby]

Broncos' 2008 schedule

Sept. 8 -- at Oakland Raiders, 6:15 p.m.

Sept. 14 -- San Diego Chargers at Invesco Field at Mile High, 2:15 p.m.

Sept. 21 -- New Orleans Saints at Invesco Field, 2:05 p.m.

Sept. 28 -- at Kansas City Chiefs, 11 a.m.

Oct. 5 -- Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Invesco Field, 2:05 p.m.

Oct. 12 -- Jacksonville Jaguars at Invesco Field, 2:05 p.m.

Oct. 20 -- at New England Patriots 6:30 p.m.

Oct. 26 -- Bye.

Nov. 2 -- Miami Dolphins at Invesco Field, 2:05 p.m.

Nov. 6 -- at Cleveland Browns, 6:15 p.m.

Nov. 16 -- at Atlanta Falcons, 11 a.m.

Nov. 23 -- Oakland Raiders at Invesco Field, 2:05 p.m.

Nov. 30 -- at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m.

Dec. 7 -- Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field, 2:05 p.m.

Dec. 14 -- at Carolina Panthers, 11 a.m.

Dec. 21 -- Buffalo Bills at Invesco Field, 2:05 p.m.

Dec. 28 -- at San Diego Chargers, 2:15 p.m.

I like the schedule. A Dec. beatdown of the Chiefs in Denver is alway fun too. :defense:

[Lonestar]

Just a quick and DIRTY before the DAFT..I see the Broncos going 6-10

Sept. 8: at Oakland Raiders - L
Sept. 14: San Diego Chargers - L
Sept. 21: New Orleans Saints - L
Sept. 28: at Kansas City Chiefs - L
Oct. 5: Tampa Bay Buccaneers - L MAYBE W
Oct. 12: Jacksonville Jaguars - L
Oct. 20: at New England Patriots - L
Oct. 26: Bye - FINALLY NOT A loss
Nov. 2: Miami Dolphins - W
Nov. 6: at Cleveland Browns - L
Nov. 16: at Atlanta Falcons - W
Nov. 23: Oakland Raiders - W
Nov. 30: at N.Y. Jets - W
Dec. 7: Kansas City Chiefs - W
Dec. 14: at Carolina Panthers - W
Dec. 21: Buffalo Bills - L
Dec. 28: at San Diego Chargers - L

Maybe 7-9 IF we beat the BUCS

[broncosfanscott]

Well, first I don't like the fact that we finish @ SD and I have to wait till the end of the year for that game.

JAX and NE in back to back weeks, that's going to be tough........we will need that bye after that.

Second half doesn't look that bad. I do see some chances for a good winning streak should things go right. Buffalo finally comes to Denver and the Elam reunion is set for Nov. 16th.

You take the schedule you are dealt with, so we'll just have to wait and see. However I am not fond of alternating home/road games to finish the year.

[SmilinAssasSin27]

Sept. 8: at Oakland Raiders - ?
Sept. 14: San Diego Chargers - L
Sept. 21: New Orleans Saints - L
Sept. 28: at Kansas City Chiefs - W
Oct. 5: Tampa Bay Buccaneers - W
Oct. 12: Jacksonville Jaguars - L
Oct. 20: at New England Patriots - L
Oct. 26: Bye
Nov. 2: Miami Dolphins - W
Nov. 6: at Cleveland Browns - L
Nov. 16: at Atlanta Falcons - W
Nov. 23: Oakland Raiders - W
Nov. 30: at N.Y. Jets - W
Dec. 7: Kansas City Chiefs - W
Dec. 14: at Carolina Panthers - W
Dec. 21: Buffalo Bills - L
Dec. 28: at San Diego Chargers - L

8-7 w/ the opener a tossup...

[hamrob]

Sept. 8: at Oakland Raiders - W
Sept. 14: San Diego Chargers - W
Sept. 21: New Orleans Saints - W
Sept. 28: at Kansas City Chiefs - W
Oct. 5: Tampa Bay Buccaneers - W
Oct. 12: Jacksonville Jaguars - W
Oct. 20: at New England Patriots - L
Oct. 26: Bye
Nov. 2: Miami Dolphins - W
Nov. 6: at Cleveland Browns - L
Nov. 16: at Atlanta Falcons - W
Nov. 23: Oakland Raiders - W
Nov. 30: at N.Y. Jets - W
Dec. 7: Kansas City Chiefs - W
Dec. 14: at Carolina Panthers - L
Dec. 21: Buffalo Bills - W
Dec. 28: at San Diego Chargers - L

I think we have the potential to go 12-4. If we start out 2-0, then this is how I see it unfolding. If we drop a couple of these games that we should win...I'd say 10-6. Either way we're back in the playoffs.

It's not like we fell off the toilet seat folks. We shore up our rush defense....something that we've been pretty good at with the acception of last year and we protect the passer...then we'll be in good shape!

[HolyDiver]

Just a quick and DIRTY before the DAFT..I see the Broncos going 6-10

Sept. 8: at Oakland Raiders - L
Sept. 14: San Diego Chargers - L
Sept. 21: New Orleans Saints - L
Sept. 28: at Kansas City Chiefs - L
Oct. 5: Tampa Bay Buccaneers - L MAYBE W
Oct. 12: Jacksonville Jaguars - L
Oct. 20: at New England Patriots - L
Oct. 26: Bye - FINALLY NOT A loss
Nov. 2: Miami Dolphins - W
Nov. 6: at Cleveland Browns - L
Nov. 16: at Atlanta Falcons - W
Nov. 23: Oakland Raiders - W
Nov. 30: at N.Y. Jets - W
Dec. 7: Kansas City Chiefs - W
Dec. 14: at Carolina Panthers - W
Dec. 21: Buffalo Bills - L
Dec. 28: at San Diego Chargers - L

Maybe 7-9 IF we beat the BUCS


LMAO.............I don't see it that way.

[NavinJohnson]

Broncos' 2008 schedule

Sept. 8 -- at Oakland Raiders W Bring on Jamarcus

Sept. 14 -- San Diego Chargers W SD starts the season slow

Sept. 21 -- New Orleans Saints W Another nail-biter

Sept. 28 -- at Kansas City Chiefs L I'll take a 3-1 start

Oct. 5 -- Tampa Bay Buccaneers W :defense:

Oct. 12 -- Jacksonville Jaguars L

Oct. 20 -- at New England Patriots L

Oct. 26 -- Bye. 4-3 heading into the bye week

Nov. 2 -- Miami Dolphins W A laugher. Final score 38-6

Nov. 6 -- at Cleveland Browns W Not a laugher. Final 31-35

Nov. 16 -- at Atlanta Falcons W 2 laughers in 3 weeks

Nov. 23 -- Oakland Raiders W SWEEP!!! 3rd laugher in 4 weeks:beer:

Nov. 30 -- at N.Y. Jets L Confidence high, preparedness weak

Dec. 7 -- Kansas City Chiefs W Payback for Week 4

Dec. 14 -- at Carolina Panthers L Final 17-10

Dec. 21 -- Buffalo Bills W Gritty Bills falls short

Dec. 28 -- at San Diego Chargers L :mad:


Result 10-6, 2nd in the division, 1st in our hearts, and hosting a wild card game.:D

[jrelway]

Just a quick and DIRTY before the DAFT..I see the Broncos going 6-10

Sept. 8: at Oakland Raiders - L
Sept. 14: San Diego Chargers - L
Sept. 21: New Orleans Saints - L
Sept. 28: at Kansas City Chiefs - L
Oct. 5: Tampa Bay Buccaneers - L MAYBE W
Oct. 12: Jacksonville Jaguars - L
Oct. 20: at New England Patriots - L
Oct. 26: Bye - FINALLY NOT A loss
Nov. 2: Miami Dolphins - W
Nov. 6: at Cleveland Browns - L
Nov. 16: at Atlanta Falcons - W
Nov. 23: Oakland Raiders - W
Nov. 30: at N.Y. Jets - W
Dec. 7: Kansas City Chiefs - W
Dec. 14: at Carolina Panthers - W
Dec. 21: Buffalo Bills - L
Dec. 28: at San Diego Chargers - L

Maybe 7-9 IF we beat the BUCS

kinda harsh jr. i see us taking buff, jax, tampa, and N.O. at home. i see us thrashing them.

[Npba900]

I see the Broncos going 5-11. Besides, I wouldn't mind Denver getting a top 7 pick in the 2009 draft.

Sept. 8 -- at Oakland Raiders, 6:15 p.m. W

Sept. 14 -- San Diego Chargers at Invesco Field at Mile High, 2:15 p.m. L

Sept. 21 -- New Orleans Saints at Invesco Field, 2:05 p.m. L

Sept. 28 -- at Kansas City Chiefs, 11 a.m. W

Oct. 5 -- Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Invesco Field, 2:05 p.m. L

Oct. 12 -- Jacksonville Jaguars at Invesco Field, 2:05 p.m. L

Oct. 20 -- at New England Patriots 6:30 p.m. L

Oct. 26 -- Bye.

Nov. 2 -- Miami Dolphins at Invesco Field, 2:05 p.m. W

Nov. 6 -- at Cleveland Browns, 6:15 p.m. L

Nov. 16 -- at Atlanta Falcons, 11 a.m. W

Nov. 23 -- Oakland Raiders at Invesco Field, 2:05 p.m. L

Nov. 30 -- at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m. L

Dec. 7 -- Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field, 2:05 p.m. W

Dec. 14 -- at Carolina Panthers, 11 a.m. L

Dec. 21 -- Buffalo Bills at Invesco Field, 2:05 p.m. L

Dec. 28 -- at San Diego Chargers, 2:15 p.m. L

[Npba900]

kinda harsh jr. i see us taking buff, jax, tampa, and N.O. at home. i see us thrashing them.

I'm not so sure. Last season, Elam was good for 3 or 4 wins. Elams gone now, so who knows....right!

[SmilinAssasSin27]

but you also can't simply assume that a different kicker woulda missed the FGs Elam made. They were hardly 65 yarders.

[Italianmobstr7]

Wow, 5-11, some have us 1-6 or 0-7 around the bye? really? Guys we had a down year with a TON of injuries. We're not lowly teams that are going to lose to the freaking Jets, Chiefs, or even the Raiders this year. Tampa might be a challenge, same with N.O., but both are winnable games. If Denver doesn't win at least 10 games then our entire offseason has been a failure. We've upgraded this offseason (so far) not downgraded, so I don't see how people think that we'll be going 7-9 or 5-11 again. 2 losing seasons in 13 years. 2. Keep that in mind. Denver may have a bad year, but we don't stay bad for long.

[Lonestar]

Wow, 5-11, some have us 1-6 or 0-7 around the bye? really? Guys we had a down year with a TON of injuries. We're not lowly teams that are going to lose to the freaking Jets, Chiefs, or even the Raiders this year. Tampa might be a challenge, same with N.O., but both are winnable games. If Denver doesn't win at least 10 games then our entire offseason has been a failure. We've upgraded this offseason (so far) not downgraded, so I don't see how people think that we'll be going 7-9 or 5-11 again. 2 losing seasons in 13 years. 2. Keep that in mind. Denver may have a bad year, but we don't stay bad for long.

But when you have almost no day one Draft choices on the team starting, and you HC has lived off of expensive FA's for almost a decade trying to shore it up for one more year pug in that hole with aging vets sooner or later it collapses..

I hate to say it but I think the house of cards shifted last year..

This team has one of the worst drafting records in the NFL...

Sure we had what looks like two solid years in a row.. and the potential for a third year.. But you do not win CONSISTENTLY with rookies in the line up..

To get to 10-6 you have to play consistent football and we have not done that since the PLAYOFF LOSS to PIT..

WE have lost or OC twice since then as well as our DC..

IMO we may be two drafts away from being great team again.. That is IF we do not do FUBAR on day one in both of them..

[tubby]

Cutler's third year. If we don't see 10 wins we might see Ramsey in 09.

[Lonestar]

Cutler's third year. If we don't see 10 wins we might see Ramsey in 09.

Just like it was not Jake it will not be Jay.. that causes a losing season this year..

THis team has lots of issues still to be resolved..

[Italianmobstr7]

Just like it was not Jake it will not be Jay.. that causes a losing season this year..

THis team has lots of issues still to be resolved..

There won't be a losing season this year anyways. We're a DT away from having an improved defense in every aspect. We've already helped the offense as far as WR's. I think with who we have on the line, our line will be fine too, although I wouldn't be against picking up depth guys later in the draft. Maybe snag a LB or RB in the first few rounds, and get some o-line guys later, and trade for Robertson and our D-line is fixed. We should get 10 wins with the schedule we have at least.

[champbronc2]

There won't be a losing season this year anyways. We're a DT away from having an improved defense in every aspect. We've already helped the offense as far as WR's. I think with who we have on the line, our line will be fine too, although I wouldn't be against picking up depth guys later in the draft. Maybe snag a LB or RB in the first few rounds, and get some o-line guys later, and trade for Robertson and our D-line is fixed. We should get 10 wins with the schedule we have at least.
Problem is that DT away is REALLY hurting us.

[broncosfanscott]

Wow, 5-11, some have us 1-6 or 0-7 around the bye? really? Guys we had a down year with a TON of injuries. We're not lowly teams that are going to lose to the freaking Jets, Chiefs, or even the Raiders this year. Tampa might be a challenge, same with N.O., but both are winnable games. If Denver doesn't win at least 10 games then our entire offseason has been a failure. We've upgraded this offseason (so far) not downgraded, so I don't see how people think that we'll be going 7-9 or 5-11 again. 2 losing seasons in 13 years. 2. Keep that in mind. Denver may have a bad year, but we don't stay bad for long.

Since the draft is still to come, I won't make any predictions for some time. However, I just don't see us starting really bad like 1-6 or something either. Too early to tell though........just my thoughts at the moment.

[broncohead]

I can see us starting 4-3 or 3-4 before the bye. It looks like the second half of the season will be a little easier.

[Npba900]

My prediction of 5-11 maybe a bit harsh b/c I agree we may not be as bad as the stats say, and having 3 of the 5 starting O-linemen injured would have caused many teams to miss the playoffs.

However, a loosing season this year would allow Denver to possible draft in the top 10 in next years draft.

Denver seems to have discovered some luck with drafting the last two years. The 2006 and 2007 drafts appears to have several keepers and impact players. Now if the draft success can continue in 2008 and 2009, Denver should be ready to make some noise in the AFC west in 2009, and should be serious SB contenders in 2010.

Besides, I can't see Denver becoming active in the FA market over the two years. Bowlen has learned his lesson and wants to save money and cap space for a few years. Meanwhile, Denver can rebuild thru the Draft.

[NameUsedBefore]

I don't see 5-11 being a stretch when we won four games off of a late-field goal last year.