Game Day Thread 9/3/09: the Cardinals @ Broncos

[Lonestar]

A Closer Look: Broncos vs. Cardinals

By Gray Caldwell
DenverBroncos.com

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Months of work all comes down to this -- the final contest of the preseason.

On Thursday, the Broncos take on the Arizona Cardinals. On Saturday, the NFL mandates that all teams trim their rosters down to 53 players who will head into the regular season as members of the team. Therein lies the magnitude.

"This is probably the most important game, especially having a new coach and a new offense and new defense," Brandon Lloyd said. "Just to kind of polish everything up going into the season. It's just a big game for guys earning spots and young guys trying to prove that they can play in this league."

For close to two dozen players, Thursday is their final audition to try to make the squad.

Head Coach Josh McDaniels said that in some circumstances, the way some players perform against Arizona will play a role in determining if they have a spot on the team.

"Everything that they are doing on the field tomorrow, we have a purpose for it for them to be out there, and they are going to play like they have a purpose," McDaniels said.

For some of the younger players, however, putting extra emphasis on this game could hinder their performance, so it's best to play loose and lay it all on the line.

"It's very important, but I won't put the extra pressure on myself because it's still fun and games," undrafted free agent Lee Robinson said. "So I'll just go out and play hard, because it's out of my hands."

And the team itself has goals for the final game.

"I know for us as an offense I think consistency is one thing that we definitely want to show, and (we) want to be able to get out into a groove while we are out on the field instead of having it kind of be sporadic as it has been the past few preseason games," said Darius Walker, who leads the team in rushing during the preseason.

The offense, defense and special teams all have certain things to focus on heading into the contest.

"Coach McDaniels has been stressing that after this one it will be for real," Robert Ayers said. "So we try to come out here and play well this Thursday and build some chemistry out there. Then come Cincy we'll all be on the same page and learn how to do things together."

And though plenty of the focus is internal, there's still an opponent out there on the field.

"We certainly are doing things that just apply to us, and then we certainly worked quite a little bit on Arizona," McDaniels said. "You have got to get ready for a game."

And the game isn't against just any foe -- the Cardinals are a team that was, as Ayers put it, "one play away from being Super Bowl champs."

The offense is, in a word, potent.

Kurt Warner is back, looking for a repeat of his 4,500-plus yard, 30-touchdown performance of a year ago. Larry Fitzgerald made his case last season to be considered as one of the best receivers in the league, and Anquan Boldin and Steve Breaston help fortify that passing attack. The addition of rookie running Beanie Wells just adds another dimension to the offense.

There's no telling how long any of those players will actually see the field in the final preseason game, but Ayers said the Cardinals present plenty of challenges, regardless.

"They went to the Super Bowl last year -- that speaks for itself," he said. "They're very explosive, they've got a great quarterback in Kurt Warner, great receivers, good offensive line, good running backs. Defensively they're good, special teams-wise they're good, so they're a big challenge for us and hopefully we can come out and get a W this week."

Both teams will be looking for the "W" this week, as neither team has managed a win thus far in the preseason.

"Everybody wants to win, regardless of if it's preseason, scrimmages," Walker said. "I don't care if we are playing rock-paper-scissors -- we want to win. I think that both teams are going to be gunning for that."

The records don't matter, but for the Broncos still trying to make an impression to make the team and the players who are comfortably nestled in the final 53 alike, finishing out strong would be the ideal finale heading to the Week 1 contest in Cincinnati.

"The last preseason game really is your last statement that you make before going into the season," Walker said. "I think it is always great to go out on a positive manner."

http://www.denverbroncos.com/page.php?id=334&storyID=9309

[IHSD]

Hey guys. I'll have the links to the game for the people who can't watch it on TV HERE (http://watchthedenverbroncos.wordpress.com/)

[Tned]

First game that hasn't been live on NFLN or NBC.

[frauschieze]

First game that hasn't been live on NFLN or NBC.

Stupid Raiders and Seahawks! Bastages!

[Jaws]

Ooh,it's gameday again. All go these days! Can't keep up with everything lol.

I feel a win is on the Cards (yeah, crap pun I know, but what do you expect after a shark stays up half the night on consecutive evenings for live drafting)

This game is making me crazy !

[honz]

Today marks the beginning of Tom Brandstarter's HOF career.

[NameUsedBefore]

Go go Tom Bra-.

[Elevation inc]

tom brandy= tom brady see the correlation.....close enough...i mean screw it what other glimmer of hope do we have at QB...its not like many of us want to get behind a right handed thrower who dinks and dunks but prefers left handed hail marys from the 3 yard line......oh but wait that was just the system....LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[GEM]

Here's your place to talk as negatively as you like about the Broncos. There will be enforcement of the normal COC, so don't use this as an outlet to personally attack each other. Along the same lines, if you don't want to read negative things about the Broncos, this is not the place for you.

[Dortoh]

Here's your place to talk as negatively as you like about the Broncos. There will be enforcement of the normal COC, so don't use this as an outlet to personally attack each other. Along the same lines, if you don't want to read negative things about the Broncos, this is not the place for you.

How about we call them honest non-homer orange glass wearing takes...you know just to be politically correct ;)

Ayers = Bust


There I said it

[claymore]

I hope we sdcore a td on the first posesion of the game.

[Gamechanger]

ut ohhh

[claymore]

How about we call them honest non-homer orange glass wearing takes...you know just to be politically correct ;)

Ayers = Bust


There I said it

Hopefully they will argue civially this week. Those scallywags.

[GEM]

I hope we sdcore a td on the first posesion of the game.

Oh for Crimeney's sake Clay...you posted a positive in the negative. :yardog:

:laugh:

[MOtorboat]

Oh for Crimeney's sake Clay...you posted a positive in the negative. :yardog:

:laugh:

I told you he's lost it.

[claymore]

Oh for Crimeney's sake Clay...you posted a positive in the negative. :yardog:

:laugh:

People would have construed that as negative cause WE WILL score a TD. :D

[yardog]

Here's your place to talk as negatively as you like about the Broncos. There will be enforcement of the normal COC, so don't use this as an outlet to personally attack each other. Along the same lines, if you don't want to read negative things about the Broncos, this is not the place for you.

Thanks Gem with my frame of mind toward the Broncos front office I should fit in here just fine. :tsk:

[powderaddict]

:laugh:

This thread sucks :P

[claymore]

:laugh:

This thread sucks :P

I think thats a positve in the negative thread. :ban:

[Lonestar]

since there appears to be a new positive only game day thread please post there..

[Requiem / The Dagda]

Just curious, if people post positive things about the Broncos in this thread, will they receive the same "reprimands and consulting" as alluded to by those who post negative things in the positive only thread? I only point this out to make sure there isn't a double standard, and moreover to expose the idea of "positive" and "negative" only threads as dumb shit.

[powderaddict]

I think thats a positve in the negative thread. :ban:

Oh crap :eek:

[broncogirl7]

What are you doing McDaniels? Are you happy that because of your decisions you will make us a < 50% team? Damn you!

[Requiem / The Dagda]

I hope SPencer Larsen breaks his Foot!

[claymore]

Just curious, if people post positive things about the Broncos in this thread, will they receive the same "reprimands and consulting" as alluded to by those who post negative things in the positive only thread? I only point this out to make sure there isn't a double standard, and moreover to expose the idea of "positive" and "negative" only threads as dumb shit.

I just want a personal attack free place to be able to say negative stuff.

[yardog]

I hope SPencer Larsen breaks his Foot!

:tsk:

[claymore]

I hope we lose a bunch of games this year so JMCD's system can begin to work!

[BroncoWave]

Just curious, if people post positive things about the Broncos in this thread, will they receive the same "reprimands and consulting" as alluded to by those who post negative things in the positive only thread? I only point this out to make sure there isn't a double standard, and moreover to expose the idea of "positive" and "negative" only threads as dumb shit.

Agreed, I think this idea is kinda retarded. Having 2 game threads will be way to confusing. I really hope this is only a one week trial run and it gets dumped before the regular season.

By doing this, the mods are putting WAY to much extra unnecessary work on their plates by having to keep the 2 threads in line. I never saw a problem with one game thread and I fail to see why this was even considered.

[jrelway]

i hope we lose all our games this year so we can draft a qb.

[Requiem / The Dagda]

Anybody want to place bets on the players likely to be injured? I got 20 bucks saying Dick Quinn pulls a groin. LOLS GET IT?

[BroncoWave]

i hope we lose all our games this year so we can draft a qb.

You mean so the Seahawks can draft a QB?

[yardog]

I hope we lose a bunch of games this year so JMCD's system can begin to work!

How will this help Clay? We traded away the damn top 5 pick we will get for a nickle back.

[BroncoWave]

Anybody want to place bets on the players likely to be injured? I got 20 bucks saying Dick Quinn pulls a groin. LOLS GET IT?

http://www.icanhasforce.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/star-wars-anonymous-rebel-pilot-sees-what-u-did-there.jpg

[frauschieze]

Agreed, I think this idea is kinda retarded. Having 2 game threads will be way to confusing. I really hope this is only a one week trial run and it gets dumped before the regular season.

By doing this, the mods are putting WAY to much extra unnecessary work on their plates by having to keep the 2 threads in line. I never saw a problem with one game thread and I fail to see why this was even considered.

Because you don't know the behind the scenes shit I had to deal with last game because of escalating problems with people who want to doom and gloom and people who want sunshine and rainbows. The HOPE is that having a separate positive thread would allow those who want to be happy, to be happy. The negative only is crap, IMO, but here it is.

We'll try it and see what happens. If it doesn't work, it doesn't work, but you had your chance to talk about it in Town Hall.

[Thnikkaman]

http://www.icanhasforce.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/star-wars-anonymous-rebel-pilot-sees-what-u-did-there.jpg

Cue Sneakers.

[Dortoh]

I still say this current mess can be traced back to when Bowlen convinced us all that Blue is prodominatly Orange.

[broncogirl7]

Hoodie-negative

[MOtorboat]

Beanie Wells blows.

[Fan in Exile]

Our team has way too many electrons, it really pisses me off.

[Requiem / The Dagda]

This is what happens when your team is ran by a damn drunk. Thanks for nothin' Bowlen. You fox-skin, stunna shade wearing turdball.

[yardog]

Because you don't know the behind the scenes shit I had to deal with last game because of escalating problems with people who want to doom and gloom and people who want sunshine and rainbows. The HOPE is that having a separate positive thread would allow those who want to be happy, to be happy. The negative only is crap, IMO, but here it is.

We'll try it and see what happens. If it doesn't work, it doesn't work, but you had your chance to talk about it in Town Hall.

Frau is it negative only crap or reality as we see it?

[broncogirl7]

Bowlen's fur coats really tick me off! I am glad it's summer and he can't wear them yet.

[claymore]

Agreed, I think this idea is kinda retarded. Having 2 game threads will be way to confusing. I really hope this is only a one week trial run and it gets dumped before the regular season.

By doing this, the mods are putting WAY to much extra unnecessary work on their plates by having to keep the 2 threads in line. I never saw a problem with one game thread and I fail to see why this was even considered.

I think the idea of the positive one is for some of the members that have great big hearts, and Orange colored glasses no matter what.

[Gamechanger]

I heard Brandon Marshall was gonna be traded for a pack of Pampers, you know how Bowlen baby's up McDaniels

[nbenallo33]

Bowlen's fur coats really tick me off! I am glad it's summer and he can't wear them yet.

mcdaniels hoodies will piss me off if he decides to cut them like billicheck

[honz]

OMG the Broncos are teh sucks so bad!

[frauschieze]

Frau is it negative only crap or reality as we see it?

The problem is not people posting their negative views of the team/McD/Bowlen/Marshall/Nolan/play calling/whatever.

The problem has become when people get defensive about their views. That happens on both sides of the aisle: McD supporters/detractors, etc. People are disrespectful and rude in their debates, and no one wants to listen or admit the other side has a right to their opinion, but insists the other side doesn't know what the hell they are talking about, personal attacks start flying and entire threads become cesspools.

The idea of a positive only thread or forum is for people who really don't fall into either of those categories. I'll use myself as an example. My views on where this team is going and McD line up pretty closely with yours, Yard, from what I can tell. But when I watch the Broncos play football, I still want to be excited about my team. So while I think we're going to be an utter failure, I want to try to look for what good might be there. I am severely affected by negativity and I don't want a game to ruin my week. As another poster mentioned, it's my tailgate party. I just want enjoy what I can out of the team I love. Reading people's vitriol spewing everywhere for 4 hours or more is not my idea of a good time. A positive thread is a safe harbor.

[honz]

Mike Leach sucks.

[frauschieze]

Mike Leach sucks.

This hurts me more than you can imagine today.

There is a Mike Leach autographed football being dangled just out of my reach. Completely serious.

I'm gonna cheer for him today. It's the battle of the long snappers as far as I'm concerned.

[T.K.O.]

http://www.broncosforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38453


oooops....my bad that was a positive thread...uhhhh,were gonna lose !
there hows that?:mad:

[Watchthemiddle]

Here's something negative, I have become a fan of twitter. I would much rather prefer to get my bronco news and rumors on twitter than the forums. And then I discuss the news or rumor with my 4 year old. She can hold a better football related conversation and has more common sense than some of you on here.

[Dortoh]

Here's something negative, I have become a fan of twitter. I would much rather prefer to get my bronco news and rumors on twitter than the forums. And then I discuss the news or rumor with my 4 year old. She can hold a better football related conversation and has more common sense than some of you on here.

Well are you all peaches and cream.

[frauschieze]

Here's something negative, I have become a fan of twitter. I would much rather prefer to get my bronco news and rumors on twitter than the forums. And then I discuss the news or rumor with my 4 year old. She can hold a better football related conversation and has more common sense than some of you on here.

This is not an insult the intelligence of board posters thread.

Can it.

[LTC Pain]

Someone mentioned Ayers. He's been invisible in the first three pre-season games. Pick it up Robert!

[honz]

Here is something negative...I am going to miss the opening weekend of the NFL and the 1st Broncos game as I am going on a fishing trip with the Pops up in Yellowstone. I actually cried about it last night as I am so conflicted.

[honz]

Someone mentioned Ayers. He's been invisible in the first three pre-season games. Pick it up Robert!

Ayers is a bust. Someone else told me so at the beginning of the thread. I believe him.

[Buff]

Here is something negative...I am going to miss the opening weekend of the NFL and the 1st Broncos game as I am going on a fishing trip with the Pops up in Yellowstone. I actually cried about it last night as I am so conflicted.

Dude, I have to leave for Italy on Tuesday and am going to miss the Buffs national TV game on Friday and the Broncos opener on Sunday...

I'm distraught.

[Dortoh]

Here is something negative...I am going to miss the opening weekend of the NFL and the 1st Broncos game as I am going on a fishing trip with the Pops up in Yellowstone. I actually cried about it last night as I am so conflicted.

I piss my buddys off every year the first 2 games as I leave hunting camp to go watch the games. Of course its only like an hour away but I aint listening to the game on shity am radio

[nbenallo33]

no Moss is a bust

[broncogirl7]

Dude, I have to leave for Italy on Tuesday and am going to miss the Buffs national TV game on Friday and the Broncos opener on Sunday...

I'm distraught.

I am jealous that you are going to Italy! :mad::beer:Have a great time and I am sure you won't be missing anything.

[nbenallo33]

damn i want to go to italy i will go for you and you can watch your games! :cool:

[frauschieze]

Dude, I have to leave for Italy on Tuesday and am going to miss the Buffs national TV game on Friday and the Broncos opener on Sunday...

I'm distraught.

"Oh...I have to go to Italy......" :rolleyes:

Life's rough. :D

[Elevation inc]

where in italy buff???, i live about 40 minutes north of venice.....

[Elevation inc]

oh and since this is the negative thread go brandy....kyle orton sucks.....

[T.K.O.]

Here's something negative, I have become a fan of twitter. I would much rather prefer to get my bronco news and rumors on twitter than the forums. And then I discuss the news or rumor with my 4 year old. She can hold a better football related conversation and has more common sense than some of you on here.

maybe you just have a very short attention span ?

just a joke.....but that is kinda rude.
tweets are for kids...:laugh:

[pnbronco]

I'll be driving back from WI and will miss the 1st game. The I'll miss the 2nd game when I'll be driving back from San Diego. So 4000 miles in 2 weeks and 2 missed games.

[Dortoh]

Ayers < Moss

[honz]

I'll be driving back from WI and will miss the 1st game. The I'll miss the 2nd game when I'll be driving back from San Diego. So 4000 miles in 2 weeks and 2 missed games.
Do you at least have Satellite Radio???

[claymore]

I'll be driving back from WI and will miss the 1st game. The I'll miss the 2nd game when I'll be driving back from San Diego. So 4000 miles in 2 weeks and 2 missed games.

HEY! What the hell you doin in here!!!!!!

[Elevation inc]

Buff it aint to bad i will be watching the buffs game at 3 am saturday morning learn to love it baby....

[frauschieze]

HEY! What the hell you doin in here!!!!!!

LMMFAO!

HEY! What the hell you doin' saying funny shit in here!!!!!!!

[Buff]

Buff it aint to bad i will be watching the buffs game at 3 am saturday morning learn to love it baby....

Dude, I would gladly stay up to watch it, I just won't know where to find it on TV.

[Buff]

where in italy buff???, i live about 40 minutes north of venice.....

Bologna... Florence for a night.

[claymore]

LMMFAO!

HEY! What the hell you doin' saying funny shit in here!!!!!!!

It was an accident! :shocked:

[NameUsedBefore]

I'm boiling a tea pot. I got it timed for Tom Bra-'s first pass.

[T.K.O.]

every time i look at the broncos schedule it looks more brutal....whats up with that ?;)

[T.K.O.]

where in italy buff???, i live about 40 minutes north of venice.....

i had a dream when i was about 10 years old that i was in some huge outdoor market place (plaza) in veniceit was one of those "real " dreams where i could smell the salt air ,feel the breeze etc...
i lived there and knew what was around the corners and stuff.
i even knew some of the people...it was one of only a few dreams i had as a child that i can still remember clearly today,and it had a strange impact on me.
well , ever since i have always wanted to go to venice but never have.
my great grandfather came from italy in the early 1900's and became a brick layer in san francisco.(maybe after the fire)
anyway i still have a strange feeling maybe i lived their in a former life or something weird like that because that dream has kinda haunted me for 35 years...and i definately plan to go someday soon.
hopefully when the housing market gets better and i can sell one of my stupid "investment ?" properties.:D

[Denver Native (Carol)]

Dude, I would gladly stay up to watch it, I just won't know where to find it on TV.

Sunday at 5:00 PM MST - FSN

[Medford Bronco]

This team is a disaster and for the first time in 25 years or so, I am not looking forward
to the season as I think we suck royally. Thanks Jay and Josh, you both suck to me. Equal fault with Marshall being a baby as well.

Thank God for hockey and baseball where my teams are not a train wreck.

[GEM]

This team is a disaster and for the first time in 25 years or so, I am not looking forward
to the season as I think we suck royally. Thanks Jay and Josh, you both suck to me. Equal fault with Marshall being a baby as well.

Thank God for hockey and baseball where my teams are not a train wreck.

Hang on a second...your baseball team did let a 13.5 game advantage go. Then they swept the Rockies. :lol:

[Medford Bronco]

Hang on a second...your baseball team did let a 13.5 game advantage go. Then they swept the Rockies. :lol:

At least they are going to most likely make the playoffs, unlike some train wreck of a team that lost their crybaby QB and their other Crybaby WR is a sourass.

Coached by a clueless hc who traded his first round pick away in 2010 that will most likely be a top ten one :grr:

[claymore]

At least they are going to most likely make the playoffs, unlike some train wreck of a team that lost their crybaby QB and their other Crybaby WR is a sourass.

I know this belongs in the positive thread.... But.... At least Orton isnt starting tonight!

[Medford Bronco]

I know this belongs in the positive thread.... But.... At least Orton isnt starting tonight!

:lol:

Bring back Brian Griese :whistle:

[skycoyote]

Bronco's win 8 plus games this year because Vegas has them winning 7 1/2. Most of us would take the under on that bet and the handicappers know that. If pro football is really run by Vegas then the Broncos should win at least 8 games so the betting faction's can take home the load of $.

[GEM]

At least they are going to most likely make the playoffs, unlike some train wreck of a team that lost their crybaby QB and their other Crybaby WR is a sourass.

Coached by a clueless hc who traded his first round pick away in 2010 that will most likely be a top ten one :grr:

John, that was a little vague. Please, tell me how you REALLY feel.

:lol:

[claymore]

Bronco's win 8 plus games this year because Vegas has them winning 7 1/2. Most of us would take the under on that bet and the handicappers know that. If pro football is really run by Vegas then the Broncos should win at least 8 games so the betting faction's can take home the load of $.

I think that was dropped to 6.5 games. Broncos are one of like 3 teams to be bumped down a full win after the Over unders were released in like 15 years. Something like that.

[Buff]

Sunday at 5:00 PM MST - FSN

I'll be at the CU v CSU game... I was referring to the Broncos vs. Cincinatti and the TV station I could find it on in Italy. I don't suppose you have that info handy, do you? ;)

[MOtorboat]

I'll be at the CU v CSU game... I was referring to the Broncos vs. Cincinatti and the TV station I could find it on in Italy. I don't suppose you have that info handy, do you? ;)

You're going to be in Italy. WTH are you thinking about television for?

[Buff]

You're going to be in Italy. WTH are you thinking about television for?

I can't remember the last time that I missed the Broncos season opener. I don't care about TV per se, just the Broncos. I sit around for months waiting for that game.

[OrangeHoof]

Here's your place to talk as negatively as you like about the Broncos. There will be enforcement of the normal COC, so don't use this as an outlet to personally attack each other. Along the same lines, if you don't want to read negative things about the Broncos, this is not the place for you.

Will this be a feature throughout the regular season or only in the preseason?

Inquiring minds want to know...

[sanluis]

You guys keep putting a negative with a positive and a positive with a negative and there is going to be some kind of bad reaction. I think for all our safety it is best to keep them separated!! :D


http://chandleytech.com/files/sections/electronics/massive_voltage/lightning_reclamation/lightning-strike-tree.jpg

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[yardog]

Will this be a feature throughout the regular season or only in the preseason?

Inquiring minds want to know...

I'm guessing it will depend on how the team looks in the opener against Cincinnati.

[OrangeHoof]

I haven't heard if Moreno will play but Josh is an idiot if he gets Moreno anywhere near the field tonight. Keep Knowshon and his "lower extremity injury" and save them for Week 1. Without a decent quarterback, they are going to need him then.

[yardog]

I haven't heard if Moreno will play but Josh is an idiot if he gets Moreno anywhere near the field tonight. Keep Knowshon and his "lower extremity injury" and save them for Week 1. Without a decent quarterback, they are going to need him then.

I'm thinking this is already a given fact so I say he'll play tonight.

[honz]

McDumbass. LOL. I'm funny.

[Medford Bronco]

I haven't heard if Moreno will play but Josh is an idiot if he gets Moreno anywhere near the field tonight. Keep Knowshon and his "lower extremity injury" and save them for Week 1. Without a decent quarterback, they are going to need him then.

Josh is a moron :confused: isnt that an oxymoron :lol:

[NameUsedBefore]

The over/under on the Broncos this year was retarded. If I wasn't a Broncos fan I'd jump on that shit in a heartbeat but I have a few qualms about betting against Denver.

[Tned-Mobile]

Ok, this has been merged in with the regular game day thread. We will have the normal gameday thread, and the "Positive Only" gameday thread. As to will we do it in the future, it is unknown at this time.

[Tned]

Crap, sorry guys. I merged the normal and 'negative' thread shortly before leaving work, not sure how I locked it.

[Denver Native (Carol)]

Vic Lombardi is reporting from Invesco, and said that most of the starters will play at least the first quarter.

[spikerman]

Vic Lombardi is reporting from Invesco, and said that most of the starters will play at least the first quarter. I think it makes sense for a team trying to find its way and learn new systems on both sides of the ball to play the starters a little longer even in the last preseason game. Let's be honest... they could use the work.

[Watchthemiddle]

I'm so confused.

[Grover]

I'm so confused.


That's Okay, so is Robert Ayers. Hopefully it will get better for both of you. :defense:

[Tned]

I think it makes sense for a team trying to find its way and learn new systems on both sides of the ball to play the starters a little longer even in the last preseason game. Let's be honest... they could use the work.

It also give Brandstater a chance to player with starters, since it isn't completely out of the question that he might have to start game 1.

[Tned]

I'm so confused.

The only thing to remember is this is your gameday thread, not the one labled "Positive Only" ;)

[Watchthemiddle]

The only thing to remember is this is your gameday thread, not the one labled "Positive Only" ;)

:salute:

[sneakers]

Game starts in just over an hour right?

[Tned]

Will the Broncos go winless this pre-season?

[spikerman]

Even though preseason games are typically meaningless (except for the guys playing in them), this is a team in desperate need of some confidence. A win, even a preseason win, could really help the entire team psyche.

[Tned]

It's been a while since we have gone winless in the preseason, so it would be nice to get a win for that confidence going into week 1.

[Tned]

McDaniels said that he thnks Orton and Simms will likely be ready for Cincy, and Schefter says that the people he has talked to in Denver are saying the same.

Also, he really doesn't think the Broncos will trade Marshall unless they get both a player that can help them this year and a draft pick, otherwise they will keep him through the year.

[spikerman]

I'll be curious to see if Brandstater takes some shots down the field tonight. I still wonder if the frustratingly short passing game is due to McDaniels' offense or Orton's reluctance to throw it.

[Nomad]

Just curious ( I know it's not BRONCOS related) but has anyone watched GB and seen how Raji has done so far this preseason?

[Slick]

The online feeds seem to be trash tonight. If someone finds a good one...

[Benetto]

Does anyone know if this game is streaming online anywhere?

[threefolddead]

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/autoracing
pass is jonnytv

[Requiem / The Dagda]

Yeah a feed would be great. The first one that dude posted sucked, the other was down (Channel Surfing) and the other two show the Packers vs. Titans game.

[BroncoWave]

The stream the first dude posted is perfect for me, and that is on our shitty Tulane internet.

[Benetto]

I FOUND ONE!!!

Give me a sec Ill see if it works

[Slick]

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/autoracing
pass is jonnytv

I've tried that one for a few. I think it's racist against my south of the border ip address. Laggy as hell. Thanks though. :salute:

[threefolddead]

http://watchthedenverbroncos.wordpress.com/ from a thread someone had made. None are great but better than nothing. Great site though.

[Requiem / The Dagda]

I have the fastest internet one can and the one feed on USTREAM is lagging. Cripes.

[Benetto]

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/autoracing PASSWORD=jonnytv

[Benetto]

Streaming like a champ for me

[Requiem / The Dagda]

Brandy Boy gettin' sick nasty with Chad Jackson!

[Tned]

Damn, I'm getting sea sick watching the stream, but nice throw, catch and run.

[BroncoWave]

Great pass from Brandstater to Jackson!

[Benetto]

Whoa...Big plays

[Requiem / The Dagda]

BRANDSTADEROOSKIE FOR PRESIDENT AND QB!!! Lol!

[Zweems56]

I'll take 3.

[Tned]

I did a CTRL-F5 and restarted the feed and the commercial is smoother, don't know if it will hold up once the fast action starts again.

[Tned]

Is it me, or has the Rookie moved the team in for a score better than the starter?

[Buff]

He didn't do much though, the 43 yard gain to Jackson was good, but it was an easy crossing route and he almost underthrew him...

I don't know if the two misses on the out routes to Jackson were overthrown or dropped by Jackson. Good start, but another red zone fail.

[Benetto]

Special teams is doing pretty good this Pseason




NICE D on startnig drive

[Benetto]

I cant belive fitz is playing in finale

[Tned]

He didn't do much though, the 43 yard gain to Jackson was good, but it was an easy crossing route and he almost underthrew him...

I don't know if the two misses on the out routes to Jackson were overthrown or dropped by Jackson. Good start, but another red zone fail.

At least it wasn't a red zone TO.

[Tned]

Someone on the Mane was making the case that we are playing a 5-2, not a 3-4, what do you guys think?

[Benetto]

Thats why hes the best WR i nthe league

[LRtagger]

this stream sucks ass

[Buff]

At least it wasn't a red zone TO.

And he made all the throws with his right arm...

Baby steps.

[Requiem / The Dagda]

Jack Williams ate shit there. Can't believe Smith got to him.

[Requiem / The Dagda]

Someone on the Mane was making the case that we are playing a 5-2, not a 3-4, what do you guys think?

Mediator usually knows what he is talking about.

[Zweems56]

I'll tell ya... Our defense looks all world untilsomeone catches a ball...

[LRtagger]

Someone on the Mane was making the case that we are playing a 5-2, not a 3-4, what do you guys think?

Thats what Woody said after the first preseason game...but any team playing a 3-4 will rush at least ONE lb on nearly every play....would you call them all 4-3's? We have 3 DL and 4 LB so we are a 3-4...if we had 5 DL and 2 LB it would be a 5-2 IMO

[Tned]

this stream sucks ass

Yea, looking forward to NFLST starting week 2.

[Benetto]

Its better than espn gametracker if you ask me

[Tned]

Thats what Woody said after the first preseason game...but any team playing a 3-4 will rush at least ONE lb on nearly every play....would you call them all 4-3's? We have 3 DL and 4 LB so we are a 4-3...if we had 5 DL and 2 LB it would be a 5-2 IMO

The guy on the Mane was making the case based on the fact those to OLB's are really DL's.

[LRtagger]

The guy on the Mane was making the case based on the fact those to OLB's are really DL's.

Oh yea i could see that...Woody was saying it because we rushed 2 LBs on nearly every play.

[Buff]

Let it go young fella.

[Watchthemiddle]

Our run Defense > than last years run Defense

[BroncoWave]

Let it go young fella.

So they can down it at the 1?

[LRtagger]

Do we usually not paint the endzone or is that a new thing for this year? Seems to me we always had something in the endzone.

[Benetto]

I am hoping JustinTV will start a stream after the eggles game

[Requiem / The Dagda]

Chad Jackson isn't your only read, Tom.

[Slick]

Stream smoothed out for me. I'm going to try to hang in there a quarter or two.


:beer: Salud!

[Watchthemiddle]

Just a little mobility

[LRtagger]

Let it go young fella.

the new rule for the returners is catch anything inside the 10...at least that is what they were saying during camp

[Watchthemiddle]

Chad Jackson isn't your only read, Tom.

Thats what happens though when you have 2nd stingers in there. They throw to who they are comfortable with and have practiced with.

[claymore]

WOW, great ST's.

[Zweems56]

Well thats a solid punt... both by kern and by coverage.

[Requiem / The Dagda]

Bruton did a wonderful job. That's why we got him!

[Watchthemiddle]

That looked like a CHamp play

[LRtagger]

Jmfwftw

[Zweems56]

Jack motha fukkin williams!

[Requiem / The Dagda]

Jack Mother****in Williams!!

[Benetto]

stream quit on me....I reloaded page and its blank now...Any suggestions?

[Ziggy]

ST's look like they are going to be much improved this season. That'll be a nice change.

[Tned]

Oh yea i could see that...Woody was saying it because we rushed 2 LBs on nearly every play.

Yea, the guy was making the case that you could look at it based on what they are 'called' or what their natural position is. Since they are really DE's and playing mostly on the line, he makes the case it is a 5-2, with the DE's just dropping back on zone blitzes.

[Watchthemiddle]

ST's look like they are going to be much improved this season. That'll be a nice change.

Unless we play Chicago

[claymore]

Hell yeah// 2 good defensive plays in a row.

[LRtagger]

D looks great tonight...not used to seeing intensity on a Broncos D

[Tned]

stream quit on me....I reloaded page and its blank now...Any suggestions?

refresh again, it's working for me and the number of viewers is increasing, so people are getting in.

[Requiem / The Dagda]

Still amazed how solid our defense has looked with all these goobers on the defensive line.

[Watchthemiddle]

Hell yeah// 2 good defensive plays in a row.

I can't tell you the last time I saw one of our D lineman bat down a ball. Good sign

[Slick]

3 and out is always nice to hear.

[Watchthemiddle]

Still amazed how solid our defense has looked with all these goobers on the defensive line.

Now we just need to mix in a turnover or two

[claymore]

stream quit on me....I reloaded page and its blank now...Any suggestions?
Happened to me, I closed out, and re-entered, and no issues thus far.

[Zweems56]

stream quit on me....I reloaded page and its blank now...Any suggestions?

Don't reload the page. Close out, and retype the url into a new tab. I had the same thing happen when I refreshed before.

[Ziggy]

It's fun to watch a Bronco D that is aggressive out of choice, and not pure desperation.

[claymore]

I can't tell you the last time I saw one of our D lineman bat down a ball. Good sign

Lookin good, I am impressed.

[Zweems56]

Mother ****** changed the channel!?

[Slick]

Unless we play Chicago

Hester makes a lot of ST's look bad. From the one game and half a quarter I've seen they look better and so does the defense. It isn't saying much considering how bad they both were last year, but it's a start.

[Ziggy]

I like Walker over Jordan for the final roster.

[LRtagger]

Did he seriously change it to the local news WTF

[Requiem / The Dagda]

LMAO at what is on the news channel. LOL!!!

[broncohead]

Mother ****** changed the channel!?

ya wth

[claymore]

Mother ****** changed the channel!?

So, are we watching the news together, or is this going away?

[Zweems56]

Well... while we're not watching, it looks like BrandSTARTER islooking good.

[roomemp]

Did he seriously change it to the local news WTF

WTF !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :mad:

[threefolddead]

Haha this is so lame. Football>news.

[Zweems56]

So, are we watching the news together, or is this going away?

I'll watch the news with you anyday, sugar tits. May I rest my head on your moobs?

[roomemp]

Well... while we're not watching, it looks like BrandSTARTER islooking good.

I am impressed with his decision making so far

[Slick]

Local news in the US is just as depressing as it was 2 and a half years ago.

[Ziggy]

sweet catch by Lloyd!

[claymore]

I'll watch the news with you anyday, sugar tits. May I rest my head on your moobs?

Do you still have the Ram? The answer depends on what base you get too. :eyebrows:

[broncohead]

anyone have another stream?

[Zweems56]

THERE HE GOES! Fargin idiot.

[Zweems56]

Do you still have the Ram? The answer depends on what base you get too. :eyebrows:

No.... I have a durango! Family vehicle? We can adopt.

[LRtagger]

TD Walker

[Zweems56]

STREAM IS BACK UP. Score. Brandstarter just threw a 30 yard pass to the 1 to Lloyd.

[NameUsedBefore]

Tom Bra- for starter.

[topscribe]

sweet catch by Lloyd!

I missed that and the entire drive. :sad:

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[BroncoWave]

Too bad none of us got to see that awesome TD drive Brandy led us on.

[claymore]

No.... I have a durango! Family vehicle? We can adopt.

Fug that, lets put down the seats and 1969.

[claymore]

Too bad none of us got to see that awesome TD drive Brandy led us on.

We will tonight at 1 AM!

[LRtagger]

This is the type of offensive playcalling I expect during the season. Not shotgun only. We will be fine.

[Tned]

Did he seriously change it to the local news WTF

Bet it was his wife. Any of you have one of those? You know how it is. :lol:

[Watchthemiddle]

OUr 2nd string > than the cards 2nd string

[Zweems56]

Fug that, lets put down the seats and 1969.

They go down. I can fit an air mattress back there.

[Tned]

It's on NFLN at midnight CDT

[Rusty Shackleford]

Too bad none of us got to see that awesome TD drive Brandy led us on.

I did! :cool:

[LRtagger]

Bruton has to pick that MFer

[BroncoWave]

We will tonight at 1 AM!

Tulane cable doesn't get NFLN unfortunately so I won't be able to.

[Buff]

So they can down it at the 1?

I'll take my chances on any ball inside the 9.

[EMB6903]

Man lloyd has some of the best hands I've ever seen...

[Buff]

Lloyd>Jackson so far this preseason.

[OrangeHoof]

Brandstater is turning about to be the best pick McDaniels made this draft.

[Tned]

Man lloyd has some of the best hands I've ever seen...

That sounded kind of wrong.... ;)

[Zweems56]

Picked!

[LRtagger]

YEA FIRST INT!!!!!!

hahahah darrell reid

[Slick]

Nice!!!

[BroncoWave]

I'll take my chances on any ball inside the 9.

The cards had 2 guys right there who could have downed the ball right when it hit the ground.

[ikillz0mbies]

big boy with the int!

[Requiem / The Dagda]

I like when i see a big boiiiiiii get his big hands on that ball boooooooi.

[Watchthemiddle]

Cuts are going to be tough

[LRtagger]

nice 3rd down conversion

[Zweems56]

Ooh baby, gimme some Brandstater.

[EMB6903]

Lloyd>Jackson so far this preseason.

I agree... I like him over gaffney as well

[Watchthemiddle]

The kid is showing some poise....and the line is protecting well. I like what I have seen with the RB's picking up the blitz as well

[LRtagger]

OK so maybe I was wrong and Brandy is ready to start LOLOLOLOL

[TXBRONC]

The stream the first dude posted is perfect for me, and that is on our shitty Tulane internet.

I sure appreciate the effort but if can get something better I sure wouldn't mind.

[Tned]

That's our first TO of the preseason, correct?

[Italianmobstr7]

anybody have a stream? The link I was using switched to the news and is now off completely...

[Tned]

Orton jammed his finger, the announcer says? The friggin bone sliced through his flesh. Jammed finger!!

[EMB6903]

Go for it

[Tned]

anybody have a stream? The link I was using switched to the news and is now off completely...

it went back to the game after the news. Go back to that link.

[Benetto]

Is brand okay after that hit?

[claymore]

That was a TD if it wasnt for the OBVIOUS PASS INTERFERENCE!

[LRtagger]

he seems fine...the DB got up holding his vagina though

[Zweems56]

13-0 at, essentially, the end of the 1st? I'll take it.

[Watchthemiddle]

Is brand okay after that hit?

It looks like it. The guy hitting him was slow to get up...:laugh:

[drewloc]

Is brand okay after that hit?

Announcer said Brand got up before the Defensive player! :laugh:

[Zweems56]

he seems fine...the db got up holding his vagina though

bwahahahahaha!

[shank]

Is brand okay after that hit?

the safety was the one who was slow to get up!

[claymore]

Is brand okay after that hit?

Yes. I hope so. The LB looked worse.

[Watchthemiddle]

maybe its just the 2nd string, but everyone seems a lot more relaxed tonight. Last weeks game was high tension and I am glad we had that in the preseason.

[Zweems56]

Yes. I hope so. The LB looked worse.

Yeah. 22 is almost a LB's number.

[shank]

cbs's presentation is sloppy tonight. they had the wron pictures int he lineup intros and it says it's still the first quarter... plus reggie didn't know that darrell reid is an OLB. sheesh

[LRtagger]

back on the news....what a d-bag

[shank]

walker needs to make the team over jordan.