Game Day Thread - Broncos vs Packers

[Denver Native (Carol)]

:salute: ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL:defense:

[Skinny]

Alllll ready!!!!!

[Hoshdude7]

where can i find the game?

[honz]

www.justin.tv/sportcenter

He is supposedly going to stream all of the games live.

Oh yeah, and I'm ready for some football! The 3rd preseason game is always the most telling since the starters play extended minutes, so I will be watching this one closely.

[Watchthemiddle]

Lets get this thing going. Preseason or not, its GAME DAY!!

[Hoshdude7]

www.justin.tv/sportscenter

He is supposedly going to stream all of the games live.

Oh yeah, and I'm ready for some football! The 3rd preseason game is always the most telling since the starters play extended minutes, so I will be watching this one closely.

link doesn't work

[BroncoJoe]

Anyone gonna head to the live chat room for the game?

[BigDaddyBronco]

I guess Champ is going to play tonight. Good to get the cobwebs shaken out before the season starts.

[Requiem / The Dagda]

Guys, don't forget to check out the Chat Room as well!

[honz]

link doesn't work
My bad it is www.justin.tv/sportcenter

No 's'.

I'll edit my original post.

[Skinny]

Anyone gonna head to the live chat room for the game?Got to tidy up on some things but i definitley plan on popping in.

[honz]

Anyone gonna head to the live chat room for the game?
I'll be there!

[Hoshdude7]

thanks man for the link

[Requiem / The Dagda]

thanks man for the link

Let's go on GLB and have fun!

[Slick]

I was born ready!!! Go Broncos!!!

[Slick]

Pregame here for those of you in my situation.

http://www.justin.tv/sportcenter

[Slick]

Then he switches to a Mexican soccer match...great.

[Watchthemiddle]

Then he switches to a Mexican soccer match...great.

Thats what I keep seeing everytime I go there. And it keeps starting at the same point in the soccer match. Does this link show "live" for the games? I have never watched a game on here. I will watch it on tv, but am at work so having it at my desktop will be good also.

[Slick]

Thats what I keep seeing everytime I go there. And it keeps starting at the same point in the soccer match. Does this link show "live" for the games? I have never watched a game on here. I will watch it on tv, but am at work so having it at my desktop will be good also.

try looking under the chat window WTM..whee it says "Schedlue" click the link to Broncos Packers...I got the pregame back up and running. :beer:

[Tned]

Anyone gonna head to the live chat room for the game?

I was going to pop in and see if anyone else does.

What time is the game, I have lost track.

[Watchthemiddle]

I was going to pop in and see if anyone else does.

What time is the game, I have lost track.

T-Minus 48 Minutes..:D

[Tned]

Then he switches to a Mexican soccer match...great.

back to pregame

[Slick]

Why not Selvin Young?

[claymore]

Man Selvin Young, now I am really rooting for the kid. That stuff touched me.

[Requiem / The Dagda]

What did he say?

[BigDaddyBronco]

Man Selvin Young, now I am really rooting for the kid. That stuff touched me.

You're such a softy.

Kick ass Selvin, hookem' horns.

[Den21vsBal19]

Not sure how much of this I'm gonna be able to stay awake for..................apologies in advance if I doze off ;)

[Slick]

What did he say?

Put the pregame on, puto.

[claymore]

put The Pregame On, Puto.

Lmao!

[Requiem / The Dagda]

Put the pregame on, puto.

He said that?

[Slick]

He said that?

Cutler is breaking down game film as we speak...You'd be sporting wood.

[Requiem / The Dagda]

Cutler is breaking down game film as we speak...You'd be sporting wood.

I'm watching.

[claymore]

I'm watching.

Its about time Hoto.

[Tned]

Don't forget to check out the chatroom. Link in upper right to the right of New Posts or possibly clicking on this link will get you in: http://broncosforums.com/forums/showthread.php?p=354947#

[Slick]

Its about time Hoto.

I'm going to have to give a class to you and Thnnik...spelling Spanish cusswords 101...LMAO

[Watchthemiddle]

Don't forget to check out the chatroom. Link in upper right to the right of New Posts or possibly clicking on this link will get you in: http://broncosforums.com/forums/showthread.php?p=354947#

My comp wont let me here at work...this is as good as it gets on this thread for me.

[Italianmobstr7]

I'm glad I get to watch the game via the justin.tv stream but it really sucks not seeing it LIVE on TV. At least they're showing at 12 AM EST though...

[Nomad]

Technology is great! I wish justin.tv and the internet was around when I was high school. Go BRONCOS! :beer:to a good game and no injuries!

[Hobe]

Football!

[Hobe]

Hurt the packers!

[Dortoh]

Wait is there a game tonight?

[Italianmobstr7]

Denver vs Green bay starting any second

Justin.tv/sportscenter to watch the stream if you don't live in Colorado..

[claymore]

I'm glad I get to watch the game via the justin.tv stream but it really sucks not seeing it LIVE on TV. At least they're showing at 12 AM EST though...

Its actually pretty good, I cant complain. Thank you Justin whoever you are!

[claymore]

I'm going to have to give a class to you and Thnnik...spelling Spanish cusswords 101...LMAO

I need help spelling English words as well. :laugh:

[Dortoh]

Marquand Manuel starts at SS instead of Hamza Abdullah

thats interesting

[BroncoFanatic]

Does anyone here besides me use streamtvnow? I notice the stream quality is much better this year :beer:

[Slick]

Does anyone here besides me use streamtvnow? I notice the stream quality is much better this year :beer:

I think Tned does...I tried it but they don't have a linux option.

[BroncoAV06]

Well the 49ers line put plenty of pressure on Rodgers and last night they looked bas against the Bears offensive line. I will be looking at how our defensive line attacks the Packers after they had a week of knowing they were weak up-front. At work so can not get in the chat. BUt will be watching the game!

[honz]

I'd use the chatroom except I have to watch it on my computer so the chat room would be difficult to handle. I'll definitely be using it once the reg. season starts though.

[Dortoh]

Thank you God for HD

[Slick]

Nice kick

[BigDaddyBronco]

I'm going to have to give a class to you and Thnnik...spelling Spanish cusswords 101...LMAO
How about cavron, chocha, chorra, pendejo, etc.

[BroncoFanatic]

Nice start d :-/

[Stargazer]

Defense looks good.

[Dortoh]

Nice play calling going right back after Bly

[honz]

Ugh, terrible start. Bly whiffs on a tackle.

[Slick]

How about cavron, chocha, chorra, pendejo, etc.

Muy bien...Clay, Thnnik...take notes.

[Slick]

Wow. They made that look easy.

[DenBronx]

Booooo!!!

[Stargazer]

Defense sucks.

[honz]

Well, our defense can only improve in this game! :/

[slim]

:tsk:

[Den21vsBal19]

So the Packers haver their way with us :mad:

[BigDaddyBronco]

C'mon defense. Ughhhh. No pressure at all.

[Nomad]

BRONCOS D making Packers fans say 'Brett who!'

[DenBronx]

no pass rush!

[Dortoh]

same old same

zero ******* pass rush I mean zero

[red98]

Wow. They made that look easy.

Too easy, In hope they can tighten it up.

[omac]

A lot of people mentione how Niko is slow, but I just think the defense is quarterbacked much better by Niko. People were where they were supposed to be. In this drive, they didn't have an idea where the Packers were going. Also helps that the Packers probably game-planned, since they didn't want to get embarassed again.

[Tom Nalen]

Does anyone here besides me use streamtvnow? I notice the stream quality is much better this year :beer:

I do...I recommended it. It is about time people started to listen to me lmao :)

[frauschieze]

Marquand Manuel starts at SS instead of Hamza Abdullah

thats interesting

Abdullah's hamstring was acting up again and he missed the first couple practices this week.

[Tned]

Does anyone here besides me use streamtvnow? I notice the stream quality is much better this year :beer:

Yes, much better, and much better than Justin.tv.

They are using this h264 stream, which is MUCH better.

[Dortoh]

A lot of people mentione how Niko is slow, but I just think the defense is quarterbacked much better by Niko. People were where they were supposed to be. In this drive, they didn't have an idea where the Packers were going. Also helps that the Packers probably game-planned, since they didn't want to get embarassed again.


Shanny usually game plans atleast to some degree in week 3 of preseason...did he not this year?

[Tom Nalen]

the defense wasnt that bad....Bly is just or big enogh to tackle jennings.

[Nomad]

Yes, much better, and much better than Justin.tv.

They are using this h264 stream, which is MUCH better.

Still have to pay?

[Dortoh]

Abdullah's hamstring was acting up again and he missed the first couple practices this week.


thats good I think

[slim]

Shanny usually game plans atleast to some degree in week 3 of preseason...did he not this year?

I will let you know as soon as I see the offense :D

[Tned]

Frau and Clay, get in the chat. Everyone else as well

[Tned]

NIce run by Young

[slim]

Nice run...

[BigDaddyBronco]

Good run by Selvin.

[Tned]

Join the BF Chat Room by clicking the link in the upper right or clicking this link:

http://broncosforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19751&page=3#

[claymore]

Good job prater...........

[Stargazer]

Prater makes his 1st FG!



He'll miss the next 3...

[Nomad]

It's good Prater made it but the negative is Denver still settles for FG instead of TD

[BroncoAV06]

Even on the simple plays Marshall just looks good, can not bring him down with the first hit, I am really looking forward to his career.

[omac]

I love how Prater keeps booming it to the endzone. Hopefully, he can keep that up the whole season ... and post season. :cheers:

[omac]

Who was the guy covering?

[LRtagger]

our secondary is getting torched

[LRtagger]

run D looks great

[BroncoAV06]

Oh no, get pressure and its offsides.

[LRtagger]

took an offsides to get any pressure

[LRtagger]

alright!!!

[red98]

alright!!!

Doooooommmmm!!!!!

[omac]

1 yard line. This should be a long offensive drive.

[red98]

1 yard line. This should be a long offensive drive.

Let's hope so

[omac]

Hillis!

[BroncoAV06]

HIllis, thats how you are going to make the roster, making yards after the playaction in the flats.

[claymore]

Wow X 2!

[Tned]

Clay, click this link and get your butt in the chat: http://broncosforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19751&page=3#

[omac]

Hall definitely explodes through the middle better than Selvin.

[WARHORSE]

Oh Baby Run Dat Rock!

[claymore]

Jackson Finally payed off! LMAO!

[omac]

Hall! Hall! Hall!!!!

[claymore]

Man I like Hall to!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Tned]

Most of us are in the chat:

http://broncosforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19751&page=3#

[BroncoAV06]

Great drive, good catch, TD.

[omac]

Cutler!!!!!!!!

And Jackson's been playing awesome!

[Watchthemiddle]

99 1/2 yard drive and no Brandon Marshall. Do you think that was on purpose?

[claymore]

Crap, I missed it, was it pretty?

[red98]

99 1/2 yard drive and no Brandon Marshall. Do you think that was on purpose?

I wonder why Brandon wasn't in? Anyway, great drive!!! Nate Jackson!!!:eek:

I keep clicking on the link for chat but it takes me back to this thread??:confused:

[Tned]

99 1/2 yard drive and no Brandon Marshall. Do you think that was on purpose?

That was nice. Great catch and run by Hillis to get us some breathing room when we were backed up against the goal line.

[Watchthemiddle]

I wonder why Brandon wasn't in? Anyway, great drive!!! Nate Jackson!!!:eek:

I keep clicking on the link for chat but it takes me back to this thread??:confused:

Maybe because they wanted to see the guys who are going to be playing the first two weeks. That was an impressive drive. O line looked great and we have some good weapons.

[omac]

99 1/2 yard drive and no Brandon Marshall. Do you think that was on purpose?

Good observation. Maybe in preparation for the 1st 2 games.

Prater booms another one! Imagine if we played him last season against the Bears ... sure win! :cheers:

[red98]

Maybe because they wanted to see the guys who are going to be playing the first two weeks. That was an impressive drive. O line looked great and we have some good weapons.

good point!!

[omac]

Crap, I missed it, was it pretty?

It was gorgeous. Started nicely by a big gain by Hillis. Hall and Young really delivering. Even Pittman got in on short yardage. And a few Cutler to .... Nate Jackson! :D

[BroncoAV06]

Bly is a ping-pong ball.

[claymore]

Dre Bly nice tackle...........:rollseyes:

[Watchthemiddle]

Dre Bly nice tackle...........:rollseyes:

Thats been the story for him all night.

[gobroncsnv]

secondary tackling still a large concern... Is Webster channeling Gold?

[SmilinAssasSin27]

so the D isn't looking too good?

[gobroncsnv]

hate to think that the Pack's offense is waking up against our D after getting smacked around by the 9er's

[Watchthemiddle]

If I were a O coordinator, I would run and pass at Bly all night.

[gobroncsnv]

so the D isn't looking too good?

not impressive so far... aren't you able to see the feed on JustinTV?

[gobroncsnv]

http://www.justin.tv/sportcenter

[BroncoAV06]

Held them to a FG try here. Offense will get a shot at the 2 min drill to finish the half.

[omac]

not impressive so far... aren't you able to see the feed on JustinTV?

Except for that first drive, I thought it was okay. They were in position to make a few stops, but didn't do the tackling, one by Bly and another by Webster.

[Tned]

Ok, last chatroom spam for a while. 20 or so of us are in here:

http://broncosforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19751&page=3#

[gobroncsnv]

Both kickers have 10 degree drivers... they're killing it

[gobroncsnv]

cheatin' packers

[BroncoAV06]

I can't get in the room, at work, sorry.

[LRtagger]

just posting out of the chat room to get some hi-fives

[gobroncsnv]

Marshall's making a career of juggling footballs as he scores

[BroncoAV06]

OHHHH B-Marsh, no more suspensions this man is a Super-Star in the making!

[DenBronx]

allll kinds of time....man on man our oline looks great!

[Denver Native (Carol)]

:salute::salute: W O W :salute::salute:

[Watchthemiddle]

That was awesome!!!

[SmilinAssasSin27]

sweet toss and grab. NICE!

[gobroncsnv]

Now, did we score too soon?

[slim]

Holy Cow....

[Watchthemiddle]

Now, did we score too soon?

We'll see.....

[omac]

Woohooo!!!!!! All season long! :beer:

[claymore]

Gosh Damn I love Marshall !!!!! Anyone else notice he gives every TD ball away? Each at 1200 bucks a pop? Hell yeah!

[gobroncsnv]

go Prater

[slim]

Dang, that KO was almost out of the EZ

[Tned]

Insane Catch. Prater has a leg on him. If he can handle the pressure kicks, he is going to be just fine.

[Dreadnought]

That did not suck.

[gobroncsnv]

That did not suck.

you're just not all burdened with hyperbole, are ya... I like it!

[Dreadnought]

you're just not all burdened with hyperbole, are ya... I like it!

Oh, I have my moments :D

[slim]

Our pass rush still sucks...how many years has this been a problem. Hell, I can't remember the last time we had one.

[omac]

Who allowed James Jones a cushion to catch, then get juked out of the tackle?

[Dreadnought]

I'm also out of town visiting my brother and sister in law, and sneaking in a look at the game as often as I can without being rude - so short posts too.

[Denver Native (Carol)]

I'm also out of town visiting my brother and sister in law, and sneaking in a look at the game as often as I can without being rude - so short posts too.

Tell them to get with the program - Broncos football, and Broncos Forums :salute:

[gobroncsnv]

Our pass rush still sucks...how many years has this been a problem. Hell, I can't remember the last time we had one.

we're not making anybobdy remember the Giants against Brady are we?

[frauschieze]

Oh, I have my moments :D

So...did you love the N. Jackson TD, Dread? :D

[claymore]

We are so freakin lucky to get Marshall in the 4th round. I couldnt believe it when we took him. One of our best drafts ever.

[Dreadnought]

Tell them to get with the program - Broncos football, and Broncos Forums :salute:

They're all easterners, Carol. My love of the Broncos is just chalked up as another of my eccentricities

[Denver Native (Carol)]

They're all easterners, Carol. My love of the Broncos is just chalked up as another of my eccentricities

Well - what do they know :laugh:

[BigDaddyBronco]

They're all easterners, Carol. My love of the Broncos is just chalked up as another of my eccentricities
Your just weirdly awesome.

[LoyalSoldier]

Our pass rush still sucks...how many years has this been a problem. Hell, I can't remember the last time we had one.

Do keep in mind Dumervile is also out right now.

Although the good news is that the run defense is looking better. Though still can see some issues.

[slim]

Do keep in mind Dumervile is also out right now.

Right, that is 1/4 of the DL.

[Watchthemiddle]

Do keep in mind Dumervile is also out right now.

Although the good news is that the run defense is looking better. Though still can see some issues.

DUmerville off the edge tonight has looked good. The play he got called for off sides he was off balance and still beat his guy and flushed Rodgers out of the pocket...and then on the sack he made that tackle look plain silly

[LoyalSoldier]

Right, that is 1/4 of the DL.

That is actually a bad way to look at it since having a good pass rusher coming off the edge actually means you have to account for him and it opens up the other guys to make a play.

[Watchthemiddle]

That is actually a bad way to look at it since having a good pass rusher coming off the edge actually means you have to account for him and it opens up the other guys to make a play.

If he starts to dominate from the outside, it will open up a push from the inside or the opposite side from single team blocking. However, our guys have to be able to beat the single block in order for it to work.

[Watchthemiddle]

Where is the holding call on that punt return? :tsk:

[slim]

That is actually a bad way to look at it since having a good pass rusher coming off the edge actually means you have to account for him and it opens up the other guys to make a play.

OK, as soon as one of them makes a play (in the passing game), let me know.

[Tned]

We are so freakin lucky to get Marshall in the 4th round. I couldnt believe it when we took him. One of our best drafts ever.

He's a beast and will be a GREAT player if he can keep it together off the field.

[Watchthemiddle]

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[LoyalSoldier]

If Cutler ever goes down I may as well get ready for basketball season.

[LoyalSoldier]

OK, as soon as one of them makes a play (in the passing game), let me know.

Hey just pointing out the flaw in saying its only 1/4 of the line. It is just like saying a QB is only 1/11 of the offense. Some players have more importance.

[Dreadnought]

Ugh. Jeez that was ugly. Hands of stone

[gobroncsnv]

what'd did you guys let them do while I was out for a walk??? Lose the lead???

[Watchthemiddle]

What did I miss? how come we didn't come away with a FG?

[gobroncsnv]

yeah, that was how NOT to make the cut

[Watchthemiddle]

If Cutler ever goes down I may as well get ready for basketball season.

I hope we see Hackney in the entire 4th.

[gobroncsnv]

What did I miss? how come we didn't come away with a FG?

Ramsey threw a 4th and one pass, hit Russell right in the bread basket... dropsy
Great pass by Ramsey, I must say

[Tned]

I hope we see Hackney in the entire 4th.

Liked to see him soon, but Ramsey has actually played pretty good. WR drops are hurting him.

[gobroncsnv]

may as well make the catch, yer gonna take the pain!

[gobroncsnv]

I've only seen about the last 3 minutes, but Ramsey ain't the problem tonight

[gobroncsnv]

Pittman had some quick there

[Watchthemiddle]

Ramsey threw a 4th and one pass, hit Russell right in the bread basket... dropsy
Great pass by Ramsey, I must say

Oooo not good for Russell and he was out there with the first teamers earlier.

[Watchthemiddle]

Nice play by GUNS!!

[BroncoAV06]

Ramsey hitting his WR, checking down, Pittman with the score. I think his wife being in labor had alot to do with last week IMO.

[Tned]

Ramsey showing some signs of life.

[topscribe]

Nice play by GUNS!!

I like that nickname: GUNS!!

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[Watchthemiddle]

Ramsey showing some signs of life.

I have to admit, he has looked decent. Good progression with his checks. I think that swing pass to the back is going to be there all season. I hope we don't forget about it later in the year.

[Watchthemiddle]

I don't know about you guys, but I have more faith in Foxy then I do Bly. Tackling is better..coverage is better

[gobroncsnv]

Yeah, Bly looks like he's coated with Teflon.
Bummer, bad blocking at RT.

[BroncoAV06]

Ya, don't think that the Broncos are going to give up on Bly yet but Foxy has shown that he will start next year, weather it be with the Broncos or another team. Bly has to find were his so called upper tear CB ability went. He showed signs last year, the Pitt game was one, but the missed tackles just wow.

[gobroncsnv]

His wife about to deliver??

[gobroncsnv]

Wow, that poor kid's family is making him wear the name "Lumpkin"??? Serious suckage, that...

[DenBronx]

i wish the REAL #53 still played for us.....Romanasty

[gobroncsnv]

Paymah and Bly better hit the tackling dummies next week

[gobroncsnv]

Hackman's got some pounds!

[DenBronx]

im tired of hearing about CB issues...we have invested too much into cb's that cant tackle....champ excluded of course but i dont even think were in the top 5 in cbs this year.

[gobroncsnv]

you could say the same for some of our LB's.

Hack's looking good.

[gobroncsnv]

fairly low percentage read there
double covered, and to Colbert

[DenBronx]

that was well.....ugly

[Watchthemiddle]

How bad did I want to see Hack wing it down field when he was getting tackled. He had that LB hanging all over him and he still couldn't bring him down.

[ChampWJ]

At least there are some positives to be taken from this game. The starters looked good. The running game looked impressive, and the run defense was solid with the starters in. As a whole, the team looks much better than they did last preseason.

[Watchthemiddle]

At least there are some positives to be taken from this game. The starters looked good. The running game looked impressive, and the run defense was solid with the starters in. As a whole, the team looks much better than they did last preseason.

No sacks on Jay....:beer:

[LordTrychon]

I think the chat room MAY have hurt the gameday thread.

Thoughts? :laugh:

[omac]

No sacks on Jay....:beer:

I'm pretty sure even those who were strongly against the Clady pick are changing their tune right now. Clady's been playing solid. :cool:

[LordTrychon]

I'm pretty sure even those who were strongly against the Clady pick are changing their tune right now. Clady's been playing solid. :cool:

I vote this understatement of the page. :salute:

[Watchthemiddle]

I vote this understatement of the page. :salute:

I would also second with his counterpart...the other Ryan has played pretty well at RT.

[Watchthemiddle]

I think the chat room MAY have hurt the gameday thread.

Thoughts? :laugh:

Possibly. I couldn't get logged on to the chat room from work....probably some firewall or something....:tsk:

[Tned]

I think the chat room MAY have hurt the gameday thread.

Thoughts? :laugh:

:lol: You think? ;)

[Tned]

Possibly. I couldn't get logged on to the chat room from work....probably some firewall or something....:tsk:

Yea, they have an upgrade to the chatroom that makes it 'firewall friendy', but it is like another $65 or $75 a year, so I didn't want to do that unless I knew it would be a success and people would use it.

The firewall friendly version will auto switch to a standard http (standard web page) type port to allow people behind corporate firewalls to log on.

If it looks like it is going to be used regularly and not just a novelty, I will upgrade it.

[lex]

I really wish theyd have someone besides Reggie Rivers. Something about his voice.

[LordTrychon]

Yea, they have an upgrade to the chatroom that makes it 'firewall friendy', but it is like another $65 or $75 a year, so I didn't want to do that unless I knew it would be a success and people would use it.

The firewall friendly version will auto switch to a standard http (standard web page) type port to allow people behind corporate firewalls to log on.

If it looks like it is going to be used regularly and not just a novelty, I will upgrade it.

*sets out the donation plate again*

*takes $5 out again*

[Tned]

*sets out the donation plate again*

*takes $5 out again*

lol, another 28 donations and I will break even on the chat room ;)

[LordTrychon]

lol, another 28 donations and I will break even on the chat room ;)

Before or after I continue to take my cuts? ;)

[Tned]

Before or after I continue to take my cuts? ;)

lol, that was after your two donations :D

[LordTrychon]

lol, that was after your two donations :D

I think you misunderstand what I mean by 'taking out'......


;)

[Tned]

I think you misunderstand what I mean by 'taking out'......


;)

Sorry, I have had a three day headache, not thinking very clearly. That will probably bump it up to 50 more donations. LOL

[LordTrychon]

Sorry, I have had a three day headache, not thinking very clearly. That will probably bump it up to 50 more donations. LOL

We need a paypal system set up for me to take out of....


er...


Help with the site.


Yeah.

[Tned]

We need a paypal system set up for me to take out of....


er...


Help with the site.


Yeah.

:laugh:

[Tned]

91 yards rushing in the first half, not bad.

[LoyalSoldier]

I actually like the teams we are playing against this preseason. Having the 1 and 2 seeds from the NFC playoffs last year and a 8-8 team is a good measure.

[omac]

I actually like the teams we are playing against this preseason. Having the 1 and 2 seeds from the NFC playoffs last year and a 8-8 team is a good measure.

Also, like someone already mentioned, I liked that Clady's already played against Mario Williams and Ware, and that he practices against Dumerville. So far, the line's been outstanding at pass protection.

[LoyalSoldier]

Also, like someone already mentioned, I liked that Clady's already played against Mario Williams and Ware, and that he practices against Dumerville. So far, the line's been outstanding at pass protection.

He also went against Aaron Kapeman (sp?) who is also a regular in the probowl.

[LordTrychon]

He also went against Aaron Kapeman (sp?) who is also a regular in the probowl.

I thought I heard the commentators talking about him lining up against Harris...

[LoyalSoldier]

I thought I heard the commentators talking about him lining up against Harris...

I saw him on Claddy a couple of times. Though he did shift around.

[LordTrychon]

I saw him on Claddy a couple of times. Though he did shift around.

Good to know. Thanks. :salute:

[G_Money]

Thoughts as I watch:

Marquand Manuel didn’t look too good originally, and I HATE that he tries to tackle around the neck and shoulders. He’s gonna get into trouble if there aren’t other guys around and he blows those neck tackles against bigger players, much like Bly was doing last year. Bly falling down trying to tackle guys in this game isn’t making me happy either.

Holes in the middle? Not early there weren’t. Webster started , which I found interesting. The OL surge on the QB sneak for the first was a little disheartening, but there weren’t gaping lanes for GB’s running attack. Not that they were running much…killing us with the pass is apparently far easier.

Apparently the Broncos watched tape of Houston humiliating them with the boot because Doom read the early one well. But the red-zone coverage on the next play was awful. Green Bay doesn’t want to be humiliated again this week.

I don’t like watching Jay’s jersey get dirty. Harris was not being helpful. Our protection was…eh on the first series. Jay was also overthrowing receivers when he wasn’t staring them down. He’s gotta work on that, both of those.

Our LBs are trying to do their job in filling gaps in the run game. I’m glad to see that, at least. We need to be CONSISTENT at that.

Good pressure on the first third down of GB’s 2nd drive but Dre Bly is developing Foxworth Disease on the next couple of plays. Tackling the guy after he gets the first down is not the goal, Dre.

Webster’s actually playing well. Maybe somebody told him his job is at stake.

I still don’t like our defensive leadership. There’s a difference between barking out signals or opposing calls (a la Singletary) and yelling in panic because we’re screwing up.

I like the run blitzing. And Doom and Thomas getting to the QB also makes me happy.
End 1st Quarter.

~G

[G_Money]

Cutler needs to stop throwing the ball by people. He’s killin’ me.
GO PEYTON HILLIS. THAT’s why I love you. Stiff arm, lower the shoulder, drive the legs and eke out a few more yards. Followed by a beautiful run from Hall.

Hall’s just a more aggressive runner than Selvin. Selvin runs more like Tatum IMO – or Jamaal Charles, if you prefer. We’ll see if Selvin can pick up his game, but I don’t like his body lean or his leg drive. He’s perfect for the draw play though.

I LOVE the running game we’re establishing in this game – we need to carry THIS into the regular season. And I’m sure the linemen love it too. It’s always better to run block than pass block. Better to hit someone than be hit. And it sets up the play-action beautifully.

Hall is terrific out of the backfield, run or pass. That swing pass where he planted and switched directions to get upfield when it looked for certain like he was gonna get forced out…it was a thing of beauty. Watching him and Selvin, Selvin looks like the backup, the guy to give the starter a breather. Hall looks like the guy who keeps running and wants it more. I worry about Hall’s health like I worry about Selvin’s, but I like Hall better as the starter.

Wish we’d give Hillis a chance at the short-yardage stuff instead of Pittman, but we might be trying to figure out if we need to keep Pittman. Hopefully Hillis has secured his spot already. And this long drive is Glory Era stuff.

Nate Jackson is gonna make this team. Sorry Dream. He’s gonna. His catches in traffic, especially in “pressure” situations, are gonna make them want him around as Scheffler’s insurance policy. Scheff better not sleep on Nate – Jackson could take his job next season if he can stay healthy.

DJ screwing up in coverage and then he AND Winborn both missing the tackle on the RB on the next play… Not auspicious. Winborn read the play really well the next time however. I also love DOOM’s pursuit of the play downfield. He really does have the kind of motor I like. I hope he can keep it for 16 games. I don’t like how he can disappear in games but he’s been around most of the plays in this one.

Bly needs to go back to tackling school. IMMEDIATELY. He and Manuel really worry me with their “right place but can’t make the play” tendencies.

Webster started well but he’s starting to whiff again. Why is having a LB in the right place and also able to make the play so much to ask? Please God, let Larsen be the answer. At least I know that kid can tackle…

This defense reminds me of our Greg Robinson Ds – not as much blitzing yet, but it’s the pre-season. He blitzed to stop the run, the pass…hell, he’d probably blitz to turn off the TV or make a sandwich. But it was all done with different fronts and different guys coming. I get the feeling we’re gonna have corner and safety and LB blitzes from all sides this year…and that’s a welcome change. I still don’t think the front 4 can do it alone consistently.

We’re gonna miss Marshall the first couple of games. His ability to break the game open and make it look stupidly easy is a rare gift. That juggling catch after his pushoff was great, and I love that he went back to Jay and said, “Let’s do that again, please” after the pass interference the first time.

I have to say, after Green Bay came out to make a statement I’m glad to see we responded very well to take the lead into halftime. The D stepped up, the offense started winning the war in the trenches…we might have been caught off guard by their intensity on the first drive, but after that we got our asses in gear. Nicely done against a very talented team. Bodes well. I still don’t like that we’re not getting enough pressure on Rodgers to force him to make mistakes, but if we’re deliberately playing vanilla to avoid giving away our blitz packages to our division rivals before it’s time then I can’t hold it against us.

And it’s not like last year where we were getting manhandled in the trenches and all of us were closing our eyes and praying that “the real season will be different.” For the most part we’ve played the game straight up with a few blitzes vs. the pass and run and a lot of soft zone. I’ll take it thus far.

End of the first half. Still waiting for the 2nd half on the replay on NFLN.

~G

[G_Money]

3rd Quarter:

Ramsey’s a sucker. He can’t tell they’re overloading his blindside? Polumbus didn’t have a chance to block all those guy by himself. It’s Ramsey’s job to recognize that potential problem and not get killed. Isn’t he a veteran?

I love seeing Barrett come on the run blitz and Woodyard destroy the pass in the flat. Great stuff there, and hopefully a harbinger of things to come. I want to see Green Bay’s 1st teamers vs our 2nd teamers. It should be a good test.

Paymah needs to start looking back and stop holding. He’s just gonna get used on the outside. I think they need to move him off the corner and into a safety position. He just seems to be slower this year and more out of position. Sadly with all our safety injuries, he may get his chance if he can stay on the roster.

Manuel potentially breaking his thumb is not good – he already can’t tackle.

Kou and Woodyard stopping them on 1st down and one was great, but stuffing that 2nd and goal leap was better – and was the same guys. They finally got the sneak over, but I like the LBs responding on those first 2 downs.

Pittman has good hands, but no extra gears. He’s in 2nd gear all the time, but his acceleration is gone. That’s okay, he’s not our starter. But we’d better remember it.

Our 2nd team OL is not impressing me with their grasp of either our pass-blocking OR run-blocking scheme. They’re not exactly one coordinated and well set unit. More like the football version of Amy Winehouse’s grill.

Barrett and Woodyard are the first ones downfield on kick coverage again, after Barrett chased down that long kickoff return before. Those guys REALLY don’t want to be put on the practice squad. They’re everywhere. Main roster for them – either ours or some other team’s. Barrett took a terrible angle to try to stop that run by Herron though.

Have I mentioned yet that I’m glad to see Green healthy and playing? I’d still cut him…but I’m glad for him personally that he’s okay.

Foxy JUMPED A PASS? Holy crap…is it a Blue Moon? Foxy taking a risk is like Webster making a text-book tackle. Get a picture, so you have proof.

Russell’s gonna make the team, too, at WR. He’s better than most of the FAs we brought in and he hangs on to the damn ball. BTW, we need to chop block #58 for jumping into Ramsey’s head with his shoulder. I may not want Ramsey as our backup but I don’t need some guy trying to late-hit him and break his jaw either.

Ramsey tries to throw another pick – knock that off.

And the 2nd team OL still can’t crack an inside hole for the running game. Everything’s getting bounced outside if it’s for positiv yardage.

End of the 3rd.

~G

[G_Money]

4th Quarter:

Cliff Russell finally dropped a pass, at the wrong time. He should have had that NO PROBLEM. For once that wasn’t Ramsey’s fault. Gotta make those if you want to make the team, Cliff.

If Martinez can’t hang on to punts he REALLY can’t make this team. It’s really the only time he’s gonna see the field.

Fire Keary Colbert. Immediately. I know it was a weak pass that hung him out to dry but he’s gotta catch it and make it. No more Ashlie Lelies needed on this team.

Glad to see Russell had a short memory and caught that ball. Is Ramsey’s arm getting weaker by the minute? Everything’s floating in. Russell is willing to block too, which I like.

Hey, Hillis in on 3rd and short – I like it. And he gets the 1st and won’t go down. He’s just a LOAD. I wish he was running more in this game. Maybe they’re saving his hammy and he’ll get some carries next week. I can hope… he’s not just a blocker and receiver.

Polumbus is doing a better job in pass protect than I thought he would, and that bought Ramsey time to get that swing pass to Pittman. Well done. I can see why they think he has promise. He might make it to the PS too.

Foxy’s trying to impress today. With Bly’s suckitude, he’s kinda succeeding. Maybe he was listening to us about his annoying habit of making plays only after first downs have been achieved by his opponent.

Chad Mustard has been getting housed in this game as a blocker. He’s always standing around while the pressure is past him. Hope Ramsey’s okay. I mean I like Hackney for the backup, but I’d hate to see a QB break his throwing arm.

Damn Woodyard’s fast. He almost ran down that run play to the one from the backside. Too bad his position is the one we don’t need filled at LB, with DJ having it locked down in style.

Paymah’s fired. Barrett had a play like that in the last game and he a) held contain and b) MADE THE PLAY. I don’t mind turning guys back inside as a general rule but at least getting a freakin’ hand on him would be nice. If Paymah had at least slowed him up maybe another Bronco could have gotten there.

I know a lot of people don’t like Hackney, but even though he’s short he has a way better arm than Ramsey. He can get a ball into a slot that Ramsey just can’t manage any more for whatever reason. I still like him better than Pat.

If Colbert goes up for that long pass instead of holding his hands out at crotch level it’s a 60 yard completion. I don’t want Colbert on the team. He’s too passive a WR. Not that we had any WRs make catches today other than Russell and Marshall, really. At least Royal was blocking well.

And that’s pretty much the ballgame. Lots to like from the first team O, and first team D held up – though that lack of pressure had best be fixed in the regular season.

~G

[LoyalSoldier]

Nate Jackson always makes great Preseason catches to stay on the team and then vanishes in the regular season. We have had him for 5 years and last year he finally scored his first TD.

[Nomad]

Nate Jackson always makes great Preseason catches to stay on the team and then vanishes in the regular season. We have had him for 5 years and last year he finally scored his first TD.

I don't recall hearing too much of Nate Jackson. BTW, maybe I am losing my memory, but whatever happened to Daniel Graham.

I went to bed at the half. The Raiders game is going to suck starting at 2100 central time.

[BigDaddyBronco]

I don't recall hearing too much of Nate Jackson. BTW, maybe I am losing my memory, but whatever happened to Daniel Graham.

I went to bed at the half. The Raiders game is going to suck starting at 2100 central time.

Graham was dinged up and didn't dress.

Nate might take Schef's job this year, hear that Dream.

[pnbronco]

Graham was dinged up and didn't dress.

Nate might take Schef's job this year, hear that Dream.

Daniel was in street clothes and I went oh no, but he said he would be back for Oakland. Nate is looking good, when he was playing I kept thinking who is that and when oh it's Nate.