Game Day Thread: the Chargers vs. the Broncos

[TXBRONC]

Here we go again, for some this game is already over even though it hasn't played yet. However, I tend not look at things that way because you just never know. So let's fire up the grill and root for beloved Broncos and hope they come out on top.

[HORSEPOWER 56]

Here we go again, for some this game is already over even though it hasn't played yet. However, I tend not look at things that way because you just never know. So let's fire up the grill and root for beloved Broncos and hope they come out on top.

I love your enthusiasm TX, but I have that feeling that this will end up as SDs "rebound" game. Their greatest offensive weapon is their running game, the same thing that is our biggest weakness on defense. Their weakness on defense is their pass defense and our #1 receiving threat is on the shelf.

I've got a feeling LT is going for 200+ rushing and 3 TDs with just enough Gates splashed in to prevent us from putting all 11 in the box to stop him.

Oh well, C'mon Broncos - PROVE ME WRONG!!! :defense:

[TXBRONC]

Well lets just see what happens and let thing unfold as they will. But at the same time lets not write it off as loss before the game has even been played.

[broncosfanscott]

Here we go again, for some this game is already over even though it hasn't played yet. However, I tend not look at things that way because you just never know. So let's fire up the grill and root for beloved Broncos and hope they come out on top.

I am looking forward to this game......divisional opponent at home. We need to win this game. Hope the coaches and the players are as fired up as I am and let's get this losing streak snapped and head into the bye in first place. Come on Broncos, show some aggression tomorrow.

[omac]

I love your enthusiasm TX, but I have that feeling that this will end up as SDs "rebound" game. Their greatest offensive weapon is their running game, the same thing that is our biggest weakness on defense. Their weakness on defense is their pass defense and our #1 receiving threat is on the shelf.

I've got a feeling LT is going for 200+ rushing and 3 TDs with just enough Gates splashed in to prevent us from putting all 11 in the box to stop him.

Oh well, C'mon Broncos - PROVE ME WRONG!!! :defense:

Funny how one aspect, the rush defense, can bring the whole team down. In hidnsight, better to have a weak pass rush with Champ trying to make up for it (like last season), instead of a weak run defense. That way, only great passing teams like Indy and NE can take advantage of it. Then again, we'd still be toast in the playoffs. Hopefully, Bates and company fix this soon. Is Lynch active for this game?

Since our receiving corp is depleted with Javon likely out, I expect to see more 2 or even 3 tight end sets. Even more so if Henry is too injured to play much. That should allow for both better running, and more options passing. I didn't see Scheffler in the NFL depth chart, though.

[TXBRONC]

I think we'll see the two tight end set alot but I don't think we'll see the three set unless we're in goal to go.

[Nick]

The run D and specialy the special teams has been making me go crazy. I mean we have to have champ on special teams just so people don't get a touchdown on every kick off? He must have had 8 tackles in three games just on special teams alone. That is not a good thing. He should not have to play on special teams.

I really hope our Run D steps up and re-bounds this week against Lt and special teams against sproils. Pass rush has been a lot better but does not look nearly as good if we can put together a good run d up front because even if you have "The" best pass rush you will always be able to have a succesful time passing against it if you are able to establish the run and keep them off guard (Colts game).

We have a few holes on our team. We are in a big need for another DT, playmaker wide receiver, younger safteys, people step up on s-teams, OLB and LB depth... which also could be added to s-teams, CB depth for nickle and dime package which also could be added to s-teams, maybe running back... regardless if Henry comes back and does not get suspended, he has been limping off the field about 4-5 times a game.

We have a lot of holes but so does everyone else in the AFC west. I hope our D can get more on the same page in bates system and again Rebounds this game for us... This will be huge and will be able to go into our bye with a lot of confidence.

Go Broncos! :salute:

[Az Snake]

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[Escobar]

wow, i hope no one was inside those houses...

[dogfish]

:behindsofa:

[BigBroncLove]

Here's hoping the fans are loud, the run D improves :defense:, Cutler dissects SD, and LT doesn't find his step. GO BRONCOS! :beer::salute:

[sneakers]

Let's avenge last years loss at home to these clowns.

(I was at that game...I drove from Madison, WI to Denver, CO)

[Den21vsBal19]

I love your enthusiasm TX, but I have that feeling that this will end up as SDs "rebound" game. Their greatest offensive weapon is their running game, the same thing that is our biggest weakness on defense. Their weakness on defense is their pass defense and our #1 receiving threat is on the shelf.

I've got a feeling LT is going for 200+ rushing and 3 TDs with just enough Gates splashed in to prevent us from putting all 11 in the box to stop him.

Oh well, C'mon Broncos - PROVE ME WRONG!!! :defense:

That's pretty well my feeling as well....................

However I think we can still sneak it, 2 TDs & an Elam hat-trick :D

[Tned]

I've been on vacation the last 5 days and am hitting the road for home in the next hour or so (about an 11 hour drive), so I won't be in the game day thread this week.

Hope everyone keeps it positive, and by that I mean that I hope the Broncos play well enough that everyone can have a great time and stay positive. I'll watch the game on the DVR when I get home tonight, probably aroun 6:00.

Enjoy the game!!

[anton...]

GO TEAM!!

:werd:
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[Den21vsBal19]

I've been on vacation the last 5 days and am hitting the road for home in the next hour or so (about an 11 hour drive), so I won't be in the game day thread this week.

Hope everyone keeps it positive, and by that I mean that I hope the Broncos play well enough that everyone can have a great time and stay positive. I'll watch the game on the DVR when I get home tonight, probably aroun 6:00.

Enjoy the game!!

Enjoy may be the wrong term, mate, I'll be happy just to survive it ;)

[Tned]

Enjoy may be the wrong term, mate, I'll be happy just to survive it ;)

I know what you mean, but maybe they will surprise all of us and come out and dominate the game. :D

[Den21vsBal19]

I know what you mean, but maybe they will surprise all of us and come out and dominate the game. :D

:flypig:

:laugh:

A divisional battle, who knows.................The way the West is shaping up, this is a massively important game for us


Going to be watching this one with Sparkie tonight. It will be the second Broncos game she's watched, the other was Jax, so hoping she can witness her first Orange and Blue victory this time

GO BRONCOS!


Strange, my Sparky has no interest in the NFL ;)

Big day of sport, with the mighty Reds up first

[Sparkie]

Strange, my Sparky has no interest in the NFL *wink*

Watch out, she might be online soon!

It's a busy enough day of sport today without boxing being added to the schedule as well *boxing* *laugh*

LOL!

Afternoon all ... :madgrin:

Den, tsk! Just as well for you that I'm saving up energy for today's game instead. :eviltongue: :tea:

GO BRONCOS! :defense:

[Den21vsBal19]

Watch out, she might be online soon!

It's a busy enough day of sport today without boxing being added to the schedule as well :boxing:


:peep: *coast clear*

Well it'd fill the gap between the Reds & The Broncos :laugh:






:vroam:

[SmithOverTO]

If only the Broncos could play as the Rockies have had the past month.


But I guess that's too much to ask for. I see a Denver 21-13 win, but it'll be uglier than Simon Cowell at a kindergarten music recital.

[Retired_Member_001]

Sports hasn't gone too well for me today.

Lewis Hamilton's pit lane error. (Formula One)

Arsenal winning 2-0 against Sunderland and then letting Sunderland come back 2-2, we eventually won but we should have beaten them easily. For the yanks I'll translate it, it would be like beating the Dolphins 38-35, a win but not a good enough win. ( The "other" kind of Football)

Let's hope this game goes better for me.

[TXBRONC]

I don't know what will happen in this game, but as I said before I willing not write any game off as a loss until it happens.

[The Hamburgler]

Hmmm, I think we need to stretch the field. I say we throw a deep pass on our first play off of a play action.

[Den21vsBal19]

I don't know what will happen in this game, but as I said before I willing not write any game off as a loss until it happens.

Oh, it ain't a loss until it happens...........................


However, I believe in being prepared, therefore the sofa has been moved into a position whereby it's easier to dive behind if things turn ugly :laugh:

[TXBRONC]

Oh, it ain't a loss until it happens...........................


However, I believe in being prepared, therefore the sofa has been moved into a position whereby it's easier to dive behind if things turn ugly :laugh:


I have to admit that's pretty good advice. :laugh:

[TXBRONC]

I might as well say this here, you guys realize that at worst we'll still be in a first place tie if we lose and at best sole possession of first place with a win.

[Den21vsBal19]

I have to admit that's pretty good advice. :laugh:

I do try to be helpful..............................

Every now & then :devil:


I might as well say this here, you guys realize that at worst we'll still be in a first place tie if we lose and at best sole possession of first place with a win.

After years of being the most competitive division in the league, I guess we're allowed one down year ;)

[BigBroncLove]

grrrrrrr Broncos are going to have to do a much better job on both sides of the ball right now. Still very early, but were behind early and need to control this game.

[BigBroncLove]

Oh my :mad: what a crappy job Clark.... where is Hall or Young?

[Den21vsBal19]

And it just got worse :tsk:

[Den21vsBal19]

ISn't Ironic that the scenic view they just showed had a sign post


Mary Jane ;)


:rofl:

[BigBroncLove]

YEah, I noticed that but just connected the dots. LOL, just for you Henry :tsk:

Good pass interference call!

[BigBroncLove]

That's it! Get the Chef involved!

[Den21vsBal19]

Hell it's already started bad, I needed a little light relief ;)


Great throw, we have got to pick up 7 on this drive

edit ~ crap, a fumble

We're screwing this one up by the numbers :mad:

[BigBroncLove]

Great drive, but we keep shooting outrselves in the foot....

Did you see the block the SD player put on the ref? :lol: that was pretty funny though....

Come on Broncos. These are the mistakes that cost us games...

[topscribe]

2 carries, 20 yards. Same old Broncos. :beer:

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The secondary is making all the tackles.

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[Den21vsBal19]

2 carries, 20 yards. Same old Broncos. :beer:

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Hiya, top :beer:

Looking pretty ugly, so far :tsk:

[Requiem / The Dagda]

Come on high draft pick!

[topscribe]

Hiya, top :beer:

Looking pretty ugly, so far :tsk:

Hey Den. It would be a pretty good game if they would hang onto the ball.

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[topscribe]

The Broncos are so soft on the run, though, it's taking some of the enjoyment
out of watching them this year.

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[Den21vsBal19]

Come on high draft pick!

Be quiet, you :rolleyes:


:laugh:


Hey Den. It would be a pretty good game if they would hang onto the ball.

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Tackling, ball security, which basic can we screw up next??:confused:

[Requiem / The Dagda]

Hey awesome, we could have stopped them but didn't.

[In-com-plete]

Come on high draft pick!

How about "Come on D lets get a turnover!"

[Requiem / The Dagda]

At least Bly is pumped!

[topscribe]

Someone said that they don't do much tackling practice on the pro level.

Methinks it would be a good idea for the Bronco-ette defense.

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[Requiem / The Dagda]

We just need redemption. Jay to Graham for 90 yards.

[topscribe]

We just need redemption. Jay to Graham for 90 yards.

Graham 90 yards? :confused:

Marshall, maybe?

I know, sarcasm, right?

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[topscribe]

At least Clark held onto the ball this time.

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Who's got the beer around here?

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[Den21vsBal19]

At least Clark held onto the ball this time.

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Still can't return block for toffee though

[Requiem / The Dagda]

Yes I'm being sarcastic. I just got 150/150 on a test!

[Den21vsBal19]

Who's got the beer around here?

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Passing on the beer, I've got the scotch if you need something stronger ;)

[topscribe]

Yes I'm being sarcastic. I just got 150/150 on a test!

Good for you! At least there's some good news from somewhere . . .

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[LawDog]

Looking for a silver lining...

My pickem challenge score for this game was DEN 24, SD 17. If we can just hold 'em, score some points, just maybe... just maybe...

[topscribe]

Think the Broncos will hold LT under 200 yards?

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[Den21vsBal19]

Looking for a silver lining...

My pickem challenge score for this game was DEN 24, SD 17. If we can just hold 'em, score some points, just maybe... just maybe...
I had 24-21, so I'm screwed.................

And Shanny wastes another timeout :confused:

[topscribe]

Leach is down there making the tackle. That guy's a beast!

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[topscribe]

Gold made a tackle. :shocked:

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[LawDog]

Think the Broncos will hold LT under 200 yards?

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If they tackle like they just did on first and ten from the 16

[topscribe]

I guess they are just going to mistake themselves into another loss. :tsk:

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[Den21vsBal19]

Great play by Doooooooom

[BigBroncLove]

I'm behind everyone because of the delay on sopcast, but a stop! lets get it going now Denver! :D

[topscribe]

Good run by Henry. Maybe he'll have a last game to remember.

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[topscribe]

HOLDING on a running play. I HATE holding on RUNNING PLAYS! :mad:

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[topscribe]

Martinez doing a good job!

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[BigBroncLove]

Martinez doing a good job!

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Agreed! Great job overcoming the penalty.

[Den21vsBal19]

Martinez doing a good job!

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Looks like a good move bringing him up :2thumbs:

[topscribe]

wow this game has gone by fast! :shocked:

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[Requiem / The Dagda]

If we lose this game. . . the Raiders are the #1 team in the AFC? :confused:

[BigBroncLove]

wow this game has gone by fast! :shocked:

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YEah... didn;t realize the 2 minute warning was already here. Not a good thing when you down like we are... but I'm liking how things are clicking now :D

[Requiem / The Dagda]

Just think what could have been without the two fumbles? Probably a 10-10 contest. :(

[topscribe]

Just heard on the 49ers game that Trent Dilfer admitted he tried to be
Superman in the first game.

He couldn't even be Lois Lane! :laugh:

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[Medford Bronco]

Just think what could have been without the two fumbles? Probably a 10-10 contest. :(

That is why I have been so upset. This team cant play a game without a turnover.

Also why on 4th and 6 throw a 2 yard pass. I hate that so much :mad:

[BigBroncLove]

Agreed, those mistakes are killing us. Still settling for less then 7 to.... :tsk:

Gotta hope for a quick stop by the D now.... which seems to be asking a lot every game. Come on Bronco D, Stop those bolts!

[Den21vsBal19]

On the board at least :ugh:

[Medford Bronco]

Just heard on the 49ers game that Trent Dilfer admitted he tried to be
Superman in the first game.

He couldn't even be Lois Lane! :laugh:

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I just saw the SF has 38 yards in the first half.

boy do they suck on offense. :laugh:

[BigBroncLove]

Ferguson has been tackling well today.

[Requiem / The Dagda]

How sad is that? This team is absolutely pathetic.

[topscribe]

They can't even stop the second string RB.

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[Den21vsBal19]

How sad is that? This team is absolutely pathetic.
OMG, words truly escape me

[topscribe]

Inside a minute, SD goes right down and gets the FG back.

How demoralizing is that?

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[In-com-plete]

If the Chargers throw 1 pass the entire 2nd half they're stupid!

61 yards in 1:08.....on the ground!

[BigBroncLove]

They can't even stop the second string RB.

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In all fairness I think Turner could be starting for most teams. He's a solid RB IMO, though unproven to carry a full load yet.

Still, what a pathetic showing through the first half. The Broncos have got to get things together. Bad play calling at times. That run by Turner not only was on the players, but the coaching staff for not staying with an honest D.

If the Broncos hadn't of shot themselves in the foot so many times this would be a real game. Right now its a lot less then that :mad:

Get it together Broncos!

[topscribe]

We need to cool the language.

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[Requiem / The Dagda]

It doesn't matter how good Turner is, when there is less than a minute and a half on the clock and you're 79 yards away from the endzone and you're set on downing the ball, there is no excuse that they score.

[In-com-plete]

Bates is a GD genius!

[Medford Bronco]

When was the last time the Broncos played a game they had NO TUROVERS


I cant ever remember that far back. Maybe with Jake Plummer playing. :confused:

you will never be a winning team when having turnovers every week and at least 2 per week aint cutting it. I dKC who the personel is. If you had Elway, Davis, Sharpe, McCaffrey and Smith and averaged 2 plus turnovers a week you aint winning

[Requiem / The Dagda]

Bates is a GD genius!

I'm not going to blame Jim Bates for the players not being able to stop the run or execute the play. Like Jim Bates was looking for a pass on that Turner run. It comes down to execution.

[In-com-plete]

We need to cool the language.

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Top, come on man. You didn't see the "Parental Advisory Explicit Lyrics" sign?

[Medford Bronco]

I'm not going to blame Jim Bates for the players not being able to stop the run or execute the play. Like Jim Bates was looking for a pass on that Turner run. It comes down to execution.

I agree.
If you give us better players that can execute the scheme

it will get better. but the offense is no better either. They do not get a pass from me either

[BigBroncLove]

It doesn't matter how good Turner is, when there is less than a minute and a half on the clock and you're 79 yards away from the endzone and you're set on downing the ball, there is no excuse that they score.

I wasn't excusing that play. If you read my post I say its on the players and the coach, but Turner is a lot ore then a second string RB. :coffee:

[Requiem / The Dagda]

If we lose this game, we have a top fifteen pick if the draft were Tuesday. ;)

[In-com-plete]

I'm not going to blame Jim Bates for the players not being able to stop the run or execute the play. Like Jim Bates was looking for a pass on that Turner run. It comes down to execution.

All I know is, this is probably the worst Broncos run defense since Shanny's taken over.

I've seen every play since '00 and this is easily the worst since then.

Embarrassing if you ask me.

[Requiem / The Dagda]

What just happened was embarrassing. 2nd and 33 and they go for 45. Screw this.

[BigBroncLove]

I love watching the Chargers shoot themselves in the foot instead of the Broncs :D

[BigBroncLove]

Why was a LB covering a WR with no help over the top?

[topscribe]

Well, the Chargers are showing what kind of team they really are.

And the Broncos are showing what kind of team they really are . . .

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[Requiem / The Dagda]

Ian Gold just pisses me off, he was LAUGHING after the play, LAUGHING. I can't wait to see his face when he's shipped off the team at the end of the year. SUCKER.

[Den21vsBal19]

Abso-bloody-lutely pathetic :mad:


We can't even defend a frackin' second & thirty freakin three!!!!!!!!!

What the hell is going on??????????

[Medford Bronco]

All I know is, this is probably the worst Broncos run defense since Shanny's taken over.

I've seen every play since '00 and this is easily the worst since then.

Embarrassing if you ask me.

I think this is the worst Bronco defense since Shanny was the coach.

This team sucks now. its called reality. we can love them and still be critical.

I expect more out of the Broncos. I see a 6-10 season and maybe 5-11.

for all those who were telling me 10-6
they need to see reality. this is not a good team.

this game today was so easy to call. you could sense it. at least I could

this is the worst I have felt as a bronco fan since 1992 when they were 5-11. Elways worst w l record in his career

[BigBroncLove]

awwww no, both bly and bailer are hurt..... :tsk:

[Medford Bronco]

Well, the Chargers are showing what kind of team they really are.

And the Broncos are showing what kind of team they really are . . .

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Denver is not good end of discussion

SD will probably still win the West at 9-7

Gates scored 27-3 :mad::mad:

[Requiem / The Dagda]

Can't wait for the high draft picks!

[topscribe]

Well, Dream, maybe we'll have a shot at Rivers.

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[Medford Bronco]

now that this game is out of hand
why not give Selvin Young some action.

see what he can do if Henry gets suspended.

also I would mind seeing them look for Stokley a bit more

all in all its a bad day to be a Bronco fan but not suprising at least to me.

you cant turn the ball over and even if they did not then the still would lose

[BigBroncLove]

Denver is not good end of discussion

SD will probably still win the West at 9-7

Gates scored 27-3 :mad::mad:


Yeah.... I'm finally feeing the pessimism. What is this D doing? I am convinced now that its both personel and scheme. Build your team around your talent! Not the other way around :mad:

[Requiem / The Dagda]

Well, Dream, maybe we'll have a shot at Rivers.

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I hope so, I really hope so.

[topscribe]

Yeah.... I'm finally feeing the pessimism. What is this D doing? I am convinced now that its both personel and scheme. Build your team around your talent! Not the other way around :mad:

What D? The only D I see on the field is San Diego's.

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[BigBroncLove]

What D? The only D I see on the field is San Diego's.

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:lol: Yep...... :tsk:

[Requiem / The Dagda]

I have to revise the draft completely after Tuesday this week with the update position we'll be drafting and with new players. This is just AWFUL. If we keep playing this bad, we could be in the top ten.

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We can't even run when they're expecting a pass . . .

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[Simple Jaded]

Can't wait for the high draft picks!


Giving up a 3rd round pick for Marcus Thomas is looking incredibly stupid to me....

[Den21vsBal19]

Can we screw up any worse????????



Ya know, BM96 may be right with his week 8 55-3 prediction :eek:

[Requiem / The Dagda]

Giving up a 3rd round pick for Marcus Thomas is looking incredibly stupid to me....

Who knew that we'd be this bad? Hell, we could win out - you just never know. If we didn't have Thomas, we'd of been in a lot of trouble.

[In-com-plete]

I think this is the worst Bronco defense since Shanny was the coach.

This team sucks now. its called reality. we can love them and still be critical.

I expect more out of the Broncos. I see a 6-10 season and maybe 5-11.

for all those who were telling me 10-6
they need to see reality. this is not a good team.

this game today was so easy to call. you could sense it. at least I could

this is the worst I have felt as a bronco fan since 1992 when they were 5-11. Elways worst w l record in his career

I agree Med.

And you know who's sitting at home right now laughing his "you know what" off?

The man who led us to 3 straight 10+ win seasons and 3 straight playoff appearances.

[omac]

Defense still not fixed ... real terrible.

And what's with these offensive players fumbling the ball?

But still, the defense really sucks. :D

[topscribe]

He wouldn't have made any difference today.

The QB can't do anything about the li'l sweeties at DL. :mad:

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We are determined to give them the ball one way or another . . .

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[Requiem / The Dagda]

I don't even know what to say about that INT.

[Retired_Member_001]

God I miss the days when we used to be able to dominate teams.

[In-com-plete]

I have to revise the draft completely after Tuesday this week with the update position we'll be drafting and with new players. This is just AWFUL. If we keep playing this bad, we could be in the top ten.

Who cares about your stupid mock draft.

Oh, there it is. Cutlers guaranteed interception.

[Requiem / The Dagda]

Who cares about your stupid mock draft.

Do you have to be a jerk about things?

[topscribe]

Okay, you've had a snipe apiece. That'll do it.

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[Simple Jaded]

Who knew that we'd be this bad? Hell, we could win out - you just never know. If we didn't have Thomas, we'd of been in a lot of trouble.


We are in a lot of trouble. :D

[Requiem / The Dagda]

Okay, you've had a snipe apiece. That'll do it.

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I didn't snipe anyone, I asked him why he had to be a jerk about it. There was no reason for what he said.

[Den21vsBal19]

We are in a lot of trouble. :D
That doesn't begin to cover it :mad:

[Retired_Member_001]

Do you have to be a jerk about things?

To be fair, when your team is playing like this it causes people to act weird.

[silkamilkamonico]

I wonder how Bailey feels, having his talents wasted in Denver. Teams don't even have to throw in his direction.

The best cover CB in the game, and Denver can't even utilize it.

I personally think we should trade him for some young talent and draft picks, because I don't see Denver all of a sudden being a juggernaut in the next 3-5 years, which is his window of domination.

[Requiem / The Dagda]

We are in a lot of trouble. :D

Maybe we'll get in G. Dorsey trouble, that'd be the best kind.

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SD has a third and short (9 yards).

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[Escobar]

atleast jake plummer won games when he threw interceptions :laugh:

[Requiem / The Dagda]

This is horrendous.

[Retired_Member_001]

Even our pass defense looks bad, thanks to our run defense.

[topscribe]

I don't understand why the defense is even out there. If they just want to
watch the game, they need to buy tickets and get up into the stands and
watch it.

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[Requiem / The Dagda]

Shanahan doesn't even look pissed, he's just cruisin' down the sidelines.

[BigBroncLove]

atleast jake plummer won games when he threw interceptions :laugh:

Jake Plummer had a Defense on the field to.....

This is about as ugly as it gets.....

[Escobar]

Jake Plummer had a Defense on the field to.....

This is about as ugly as it gets.....

oh and all the sudden you don't? Please, jake plummer was the reason for your success.

[Retired_Member_001]

Even our play at the end of the 2006 season was better than this.

[Requiem / The Dagda]

Well that bit about Jackson was a crock of poop, he didn't run a 4.25 - he ran a 4.51. Nice try retards.

[Den21vsBal19]

Turn us over, this side's done

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Shanahan doesn't even look pissed, he's just cruisin' down the sidelines.

That's Shanny. He doesn't show much emotion, good or bad.

I wish we had a Cower-type somewhere on coaching staff.

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[BANJOPICKER1]

This has to be the worst shape I have ever seen Denver in,I feel shame!!
Something needs fixing!

[Davii]

Ya know, at first I was upset that because i'm in Iraq I don't get to see the games. This thread has changed my mind, maybe it's a blessing that I can't watch the games.

[Retired_Member_001]

We wait anxiously for the new football season to start and then we are handed this.

:tsk:

[Requiem / The Dagda]

LOL, "We're going to take you to a more competitive game. . ."

LOL, I don't even get to watch the fourth quarter.

LOOOOOOOOOOOOL.

[Denver Native (Carol)]

Think we all need to remember that defense has been on the field MOST of the day. Absolutely nothing from the offense today.

[topscribe]

oh and all the sudden you don't? Please, jake plummer was the reason for your success.

If you want to take part in this, then you're welcome.

But don't troll in here, trying to instigate a flaming war.

No more Plummer discussions.

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[In-com-plete]

3/4 over atleast.

Just hand it off to Henry the rest of the game and lets end this embarrassment ASAP.

[BANJOPICKER1]

Can Shanny call a game??Just give it to em??:D

[Retired_Member_001]

Can we forfiet the game?

It would be less embarassing to do that, than to keep playing.

[Escobar]

If you want to take part in this, then you're welcome.

But don't troll in here, trying to instigate a flaming war.

No more Plummer discussions.

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haha coming from a UA fan......what exactly is there to talk about in this blowout?

[topscribe]

Can we forfiet the game?

It would be less embarassing to do that, than to keep playing.

Oh? And when did the Broncos start playing?

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[Nick]

Well... This is the official first time I left the sports bar. Our players are a mess and can't even hold onto the ball (which shows how light we are at the wide reciever position)... Still have to hold my breath during special teams and deffense... (which again shows how poorly we are able to tackle some one... and how much we need to get a solid OLB, Saftey, DT, and major depth at majority of those freaking positions..>)

I mean seriously...

Cutler is not the issue here.

[Uncle Buck]

Well, I just turned off the TV about 10 minutes ago. Just couldn't stand to watch anymore. Worst Broncos team (with the exception of Cutler and a few others) since the SB years.

[topscribe]

haha coming from a UA fan......what exactly is there to talk about in this blowout?

Not Plummer. Period.

And he was an ASU QB.

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[Retired_Member_001]

Oh? And when did the Broncos start playing?

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Good point.

I think we stopped half way through the 2006 season.

[melissAnn]

it could be worse- we could be dolphins fans :tsk:

[topscribe]

it could be worse- we could be dolphins fans :tsk:

Oh? And when did they get their butts kicked worse than this?

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[Escobar]

broncos should be 0-5

[Escobar]

Oh? And when did they get their butts kicked worse than this?

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last time i could remember was 22-0 vs the browns.

[topscribe]

Well, glad to see Scheffler back. :woot:

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[BigBroncLove]

Wow, ST's did something.

[Denver Native (Carol)]

Oh? And when did they get their butts kicked worse than this?

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I think she meant because the Dolphins are 0 - 5

[topscribe]

broncos should be 0-5

Could have easily happened. And maybe should have by all rights.

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[Den21vsBal19]

Hallelujah!!!

[BigBroncLove]

Theres that fire in Cutler everyone wanted to see.... he is a competitor to those who thinks hes emotionless :P

[Denver Native (Carol)]

broncos should be 0-5

But we are not - we will be 2 - 3 - does that sound familiar for a Cleveland team?

[BigBroncLove]

last time i could remember was 22-0 vs the browns.

When was that, 1985? :laugh:

[Escobar]

When was that, 1985? :laugh:

last year.

[topscribe]

12 yard run . .. when they're expecting the run. :mad:

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[BANJOPICKER1]

broncos should be 0-5
Bla Bla bla!

[topscribe]

74-yard run. When they're expecting the run.

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[Escobar]

But we are not - we will be 2 - 3 - does that sound familiar for a Cleveland team?

frauds, should of lost to oakland if it wasn't for shannies cheat tactics.


2-3 not bad for a browns team that every thought was going to go 1-15, on the other hand, ive been taking crap from you guys how you are going to win this playoff game win that superbowl.....its just payback, your team is trash.


turner the burner hah

[omac]

Let's just be glad a bye week is coming up.

Bates hasn't solved the defensive woes, and it's hurting the other aspects of the team, making them play much more desperate. We'll make all the teams look like the New England Patriots on offense.

I hope they can fix this defense through the bye week. Just a slightly below average run defense would be fine. :D

[Denver Native (Carol)]

Let's just be glad a bye week is coming up.

Bates hasn't solved the defensive woes, and it's hurting the other aspects of the team, making them play much more desperate. We'll make all the teams look like the New England Patriots on offense.

I hope they can fix this defense through the bye week. Just a slightly below average run defense would be fine. :D

Defense has been on the field all day - nothing from the offense.

[BigBroncLove]

last year.

No it wasn't. Denver won that game 17 to 7 on October 22nd :rolleyes: Keep digging though :laugh:

[Retired_Member_001]

Clone a bunch of 4 year olds and watch them stop the run better than we do.

Goodness me. I used to slam people who said we were going to have a 6-10, 7-9 record. I always thought we would always have a winning record. I think at the moment, 7-9 is a possibility.

[In-com-plete]

This is pure GARBAGE!

41-3?

If the Chargers are that much better than us, we're in for a long season. If not a long season next year and maybe the year after that.

We're not 1 or 2 players away anymore.

[Requiem / The Dagda]

At least SoCal made me laugh in light of today's terrible play. "We'll lose by 14 points next week to the BYE."

LOL!

[Krugan]

This is quite possibly the worst Broncos team I have had the pleasure to watch in the 20+ years I have watched.

And that 71 yard run to was just the ! on what we are.

Its sad to see this team fall apart like this, but this is what we are this year.

Time for some changes im affraid.

Dinger thanks for the attempt, but its painful to watch this offense not score.

Bates, its not all on you, what you have to work with is just pitiful.

Shanny, the rest of the NFL has caught up, time to go back to the drawing board and fix the ills.

Jay, stop being so consistant. By consistant, im refering to 9 games played, 9 ints.

Dline, you all need to worry about where you are going to play next year. Or if you should even be allowed on an NFL field of play ever again. Shameful

Prediction, Champ Bailey will seek a trade. Cant blame the guy, he wants to win.

Okay, rant over. Im feeling quite upset over this game and the way this season has started. Maybe im over reacting, or maybe im partialy correct.

Sorry, I know this should have been sent on BM, but I just cant handle that site anymore:P

[Den21vsBal19]

We have officially been bent over and thoroughly rogered :mad:

Damn *shakes head*

[Escobar]

No it wasn't. Denver won that game 17 to 7 on October 22nd :rolleyes: Keep digging though :laugh:

we were talking about hte dolphins

http://broncosforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=29092&postcount=162

did the chargers leave you THAT dinked up? hahah :laugh:

[LawDog]

As hard as Cutler throws the ball in the short to mid ranges, he sure seems to float the long balls out there.

[BigBroncLove]

we were talking about hte dolphins

http://broncosforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=29092&postcount=162

did the chargers leave you THAT dinked up? hahah :laugh:

YEs it does... :tsk: :tsk:

[Retired_Member_001]

One positive note is, from what I've seen this game, Martinez looks promising.

Good punt returner and good receiver. He could prove to be a good player in the future.

[Denver Native (Carol)]

we were talking about hte dolphins

http://broncosforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=29092&postcount=162

did the chargers leave you THAT dinked up? hahah :laugh:

You know, the way you are talking here, you would have thought your team WON today - NOT :rolleyes:

[Den21vsBal19]

Still, Martinez has been a little chink of a bright spot ;)

[Escobar]

You know, the way you are talking here, you would have thought your team WON today - NOT :rolleyes:

the only difference, my team wasn't EXPECTED to win against the pats, imagine if you guys played the patriots who killed the chargers? 75-0 :laugh:

[BigBroncLove]

You know, the way you are talking here, you would have thought your team WON today - NOT :rolleyes:

:lol: yeah... he's just so sad he has to sully himself in the filth of another teams loss. Besides he's a browns fan, and he knows already that Pittsburgh will be the AFC north winner :laugh:

[topscribe]

the only difference, my team wasn't EXPECTED to win against the pats, imagine if you guys played the patriots who killed the chargers? 75-0 :laugh:

Listen, the mood in here is not good right now. If you want to hang
around, fine. But the smack forum is not here.

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[Retired_Member_001]

Still, Martinez has been a little chink of a bright spot ;)

Exactly what I just said.

:D :beer:

[BigBroncLove]

by the way, how much will willie parker run for that week? :laugh:

Probably less then the Browns Pass defense will give up to them :lol:

[Den21vsBal19]

Exactly what I just said.

:D :beer:
Yeah, I noticed..................................

Doesn't mean we're wrong though :laugh:

[LawDog]

Since I'm going to the San Diego game on Christmas eve...

All I want for Christmas is revenge in their house!

[topscribe]

Please don't feed the troll. I just got through with him.

Don't replicate his conduct.

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[Retired_Member_001]

Yeah, I noticed..................................

Doesn't mean we're wrong though :laugh:

:laugh::laugh::laugh:

[BigBroncLove]

Please don't feed the troll. I just got through with him.

Don't replicate his conduct.

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:salute: will do :salute:

[Retired_Member_001]

See everyone later.

I'll sit out the last two minutes, but I'll be leaving quickly. :salute:

[omac]

Defense has been on the field all day - nothing from the offense.

It started rough with the first fumble; I think that eventually led to an SD score.

The offense has moved the ball well when they had the chance, but key mistakes on potential big plays were costly; the Marshall fumble that prevented Denver from scoring, and SD scored instead; those are point swings, because they not only limit our scoring, but increase SD's scoring for a bigger margin. The missed catch by Selvin Young that could've led to a 1st down or even a touchdown instead of the eventual field goal.

That's where the value of a Javon Walker or Rod Smith is missed. They won't fumble the ball, and they won't make rookie-type mistakes that hurt not only scoring, but momentum.

But the consistent thing is that the defense could hardly stop San Diego. When San Diego is able to put up 20 points in the 1st half alone, that puts tremendous amount of pressure on the offense to hurry up and score points. Then San Diego needs 33 yards to get a first down, and the defense allows them a 1st down. Then they score. When the team knows that the defense can't stop the opponent, the offense becomes more desperate and predictable, and more risks are taken because there's a need to score points fast. Then more mistakes happen.

The underlying problem is the defense, plain and simple. The special teams play is a nuisance, but not a back-breaker. The defense is bringing the whole team down. Fix the defense and this team is a contender.

[Den21vsBal19]

See everyone later.

I'll sit out the last two minutes, but I'll be leaving quickly. :salute:
See ya, Wook :salute:

[Retired_Member_001]

All Broncos fans should be commended for sitting through this loss.

;)

[Grover]

this is pathetic.

I've been a Bronco fan since 1977. We couldn't field a complete team in many of those years, but I felt we could always count on our defense. What I'm seeing today is incompetence and a lack of heart. It's a shame.

But we have too much of a winning tradition to let this season collapse, in my opinion.

Things to work on in the bye week, short of trading 25 players:

Dumb down the offense as if Jake Plummer were playing. Short passes, three tight end sets, ball control. To me it looks like Jay Cutler's confidence far surpasses his abilities right now, so let's scale it back a bit and give him a chance.

Defense - With Bailey and Bly injured and a bit gimpy, I'm not sure what to do. Hopefully in two weeks they will be back. I'd bench Gold, move DJ to weak side and play Webster in the middle. Also I think we need to blitz a whole lot more.

[BigBroncLove]

I think the worst part of the loss is watching all the SD players celebrate on their sideline with big smiles..... :sigh:

This was a disheartening loss....

[Den21vsBal19]

Thank god, it's over :tsk:

[TXBRONC]

Turning the ball over the way we did is what killed us.

[NameUsedBefore]

Well that was painful.

[topscribe]

Turning the ball over the way we is what killed us.

Well, that and the matadores on the defensive line.

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[TXBRONC]

Well that was painful.

I think I would rather endure a migraine.

[Simple Jaded]

I think she meant because the Dolphins are 0 - 5

0 and 5 with a brand spanking new Head Coach!

Be careful what you wish for Broncos fans, the grass isn't always greener on the other side (Unless you're Travis Henry).

Shanahan will be held accountable, but firing him is not the answer, imo...

[TXBRONC]

Well, that and the matadores on the defensive line.

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Add Webster's mediocre attempt at tackle to list of negatives.

[broncosfanscott]

Man, this game was a total joke. We had no right being out there on the field if we can't even hold on to the ball. We will be lucky to win a couple more games. I was speechless the whole game and knew it was over when we fumbled the ball on a kickoff to make it 14-0. At least now we can hope to get a high draft pick. :mad::mad:

[TXBRONC]

Man, this game was a total joke. We had no right being out there on the field if we can't even hold on to the ball. We will be lucky to win a couple more games. I was speechless the whole game and knew it was over when we fumbled the ball on a kickoff to make it 14-0. At least now we can hope to get a high draft pick. :mad::mad:

Right now it does look like we are headed to front of the line.

[Tned]

Can't real bring myself to read the posts in this thread or the other threads about the game. After driving 11 hours and rushing in the house to fire up the DVR, I didn't even watch the 3rd quarter. It has been a VERY long time since I didn't finish watching a Broncos game. I actually can't remember the last time.

I still remain optimistic that the team will turn things around, but this was very discouraging. The fumbles, the big SD plays, the INT. Very discouraging. I just hope the Cowboys lose, because otherwise I won't be able to deal with the Cowboy fans at work when I go back in on Tuesday with them 5-0 and the Broncos 2-3. :(

[sneakers]

Can't real bring myself to read the posts in this thread or the other threads about the game. After driving 11 hours and rushing in the house to fire up the DVR, I didn't even watch the 3rd quarter. It has been a VERY long time since I didn't finish watching a Broncos game. I actually can't remember the last time.

I still remain optimistic that the team will turn things around, but this was very discouraging. The fumbles, the big SD plays, the INT. Very discouraging. I just hope the Cowboys lose, because otherwise I won't be able to deal with the Cowboy fans at work when I go back in on Tuesday with them 5-0 and the Broncos 2-3. :(

This game reminded me of that raider game with Rich Gannon throwing 20 something straight completed passes.

[Watchthemiddle]

Can't real bring myself to read the posts in this thread or the other threads about the game. After driving 11 hours and rushing in the house to fire up the DVR, I didn't even watch the 3rd quarter. It has been a VERY long time since I didn't finish watching a Broncos game. I actually can't remember the last time.


I still remain optimistic that the team will turn things around, but this was very discouraging. The fumbles, the big SD plays, the INT. Very discouraging. I just hope the Cowboys lose, because otherwise I won't be able to deal with the Cowboy fans at work when I go back in on Tuesday with them 5-0 and the Broncos 2-3. :(

Make sure you don't venture over to the thread about Marshall calling out the Bronco fans.

[TXBRONC]

Make sure you don't venture over to the thread about Marshall calling out the Bronco fans.

I did when it was first posted, but have not sense. It must be aweful.

[Watchthemiddle]

I did when is was first posted, but have not sense. It must be aweful.

I was just mentioining that to Tned because he said he stopped watching during the 3rd quarter.

[sneakers]

Make sure you don't venture over to the thread about Marshall calling out the Bronco fans.

Hahahahahaaa That's pretty funny....we always knew Tned was a fairweather fan. :D ;)

But we as fans have been pretty lucky with the Broncos over the last 25 years...we haven't really had too many down years....except for maybe 1994 (or '95, when the raiders crushed us at home with Hostetler at QB), and 1999.

[Medford Bronco]

Hahahahahaaa That's pretty funny....we always knew Tned was a fairweather fan. :D ;)

But we as fans have been pretty lucky with the Broncos over the last 25 years...we haven't really had too many down years....except for maybe 1994 (or '95, when the raiders crushed us at home with Hostetler at QB), and 1999.

1994 also 1992 sucked as well with being 5-11

this team feels like that one from 92:tsk: