omac
11-26-2007, 09:56 AM
Actually, it's just an article the gives the highs and lows of the Broncos' performance against the Bears; I just found the end statement funny.
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_7559709
Extra points: Bests, worsts & more from Broncos-Bears
By Bill Williamson
The Denver Post
Article Last Updated: 11/26/2007 01:14:28 AM MST
BESTS
Quick to contribute
Return to action. On the opening kickoff, the Broncos' Kyle Johnson brought down Bears returner Devin Hester. Johnson was re-signed by the Broncos on Thursday. He had been cut in September.
Football weather. It was 39 degrees at kickoff at Soldier Field. Cold and dreary, a beautiful Chicago day for football. Rain arrived in the first quarter.
Movement. On the game's opening series, Denver's John Lynch played at cornerback and linebacker.
Savior. On the Broncos' first possession, quarterback Jay Cutler fumbled after being sacked at his 10-yard line. Running back Andre Hall immediately dived on the ball to save Denver from a turnover.
WORSTS
Red-zone follies
Red-zone offense. Twice in the first half, Denver got a first down inside Chicago's 5, but settled for field goals both times.
Return. Mike Bell returned to relevance for a moment after being moved back to tailback from fullback because of injuries. On his only carry, he fumbled, setting up a Chicago field goal.
Penalty. Chicago had a long TD pass from Rex Grossman to rookie tight end Greg Olsen nullified on a holding penalty by tackle Fred Miller. The Bears settled for a field goal.
Coverage. In the first quarter, Grossman hit tight end Desmond Clark, a former Bronco, for a 22-yard gain to set up a field goal. No Denver defender was within 10 yards of Clark.
Moment. In the second quarter, Bears running back Cedric Benson was taken off the field on a cart with an ankle injury.
TURNING POINT
Blocked punt propels Bears
The Bears blocked a punt by Todd Sauerbrun and got the ball at the Broncos' 18-yard line with 7:14 left in the fourth quarter.
Chicago went on to score 17 unanswered points, capped by Robbie Gould's 39-yard field goal in overtime.
CRAZY PLAY OF THE DAY
Hey, hold your horses, Hamza
In the third quarter, with Chicago poised to kick a go-ahead field goal inside Denver's 10-yard line, Broncos safety Hamza Abdullah stripped the ball from Bears quarterback Rex Grossman, picked it up and started to run in the open field toward the end zone.
But the officials blew their whistles, ending the play with Chicago holding possession.
Denver challenged the call, which was reversed. That gave Denver possession and kept the Bears from trying a field goal, but the whistles prevented Abdullah from heading to the end zone for a potential Broncos touchdown.
"That was another big play of this game," Abdullah said.
HIT OF THE DAY
Bly still showing he can hit back
Detroit wide receiver Roy Williams may need to rescind his criticism of former teammate Dré Bly. Before the Broncos played at Detroit this month, Williams called Bly a "no hitter" because he said the Denver cornerback doesn't like to tackle.
Since then, Bly has been a tackling star for the Broncos, continuing Sunday when he hammered Rex Grossman for a sack in the second quarter.
THE GRADES
OFFENSE
B It took a while, but the Broncos' offensive train got rolling and scored more than 30 points for the second consecutive game. In his first NFL start, running back Andre Hall ran for 98 yards. Quarterback Jay Cutler made plays when he had to, highlighted by second-half touchdown passes to Brandon Marshall and Tony Scheffler.
DEFENSE
C It was an outstanding effort for the Denver defense until the final five minutes of the game. Denver dominated until that point, then was ravaged by the Bears.
SPECIAL TEAMS
F Tough day. In the first half, Denver contained Devin Hester, but he exploded in a big way in the second half with a 75-yard punt return for a touchdown and an 88-yard kickoff return for a score. Midway through the fourth quarter, a punt by Todd Sauerbrun was blocked deep in Denver territory, giving the Bears life with about seven minutes to go in regulation.
COACHING
C Other than continuing to kick to Hester until he burned them, this was a well-coached game. That decision was a huge factor in the loss. Offensively, Denver made big plays when needed. Defensively, the Broncos were in control until the end of the game.
OVERALL
F The Broncos were poised to go over .500 for the first time in eight weeks and remain tied with San Diego for first place in the AFC West. The late collapse nullified all that was good.
So basically, after all those high and low points, he ends the article by practically saying "Who gives a ****, we lost!" :rofl:
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_7559709
Extra points: Bests, worsts & more from Broncos-Bears
By Bill Williamson
The Denver Post
Article Last Updated: 11/26/2007 01:14:28 AM MST
BESTS
Quick to contribute
Return to action. On the opening kickoff, the Broncos' Kyle Johnson brought down Bears returner Devin Hester. Johnson was re-signed by the Broncos on Thursday. He had been cut in September.
Football weather. It was 39 degrees at kickoff at Soldier Field. Cold and dreary, a beautiful Chicago day for football. Rain arrived in the first quarter.
Movement. On the game's opening series, Denver's John Lynch played at cornerback and linebacker.
Savior. On the Broncos' first possession, quarterback Jay Cutler fumbled after being sacked at his 10-yard line. Running back Andre Hall immediately dived on the ball to save Denver from a turnover.
WORSTS
Red-zone follies
Red-zone offense. Twice in the first half, Denver got a first down inside Chicago's 5, but settled for field goals both times.
Return. Mike Bell returned to relevance for a moment after being moved back to tailback from fullback because of injuries. On his only carry, he fumbled, setting up a Chicago field goal.
Penalty. Chicago had a long TD pass from Rex Grossman to rookie tight end Greg Olsen nullified on a holding penalty by tackle Fred Miller. The Bears settled for a field goal.
Coverage. In the first quarter, Grossman hit tight end Desmond Clark, a former Bronco, for a 22-yard gain to set up a field goal. No Denver defender was within 10 yards of Clark.
Moment. In the second quarter, Bears running back Cedric Benson was taken off the field on a cart with an ankle injury.
TURNING POINT
Blocked punt propels Bears
The Bears blocked a punt by Todd Sauerbrun and got the ball at the Broncos' 18-yard line with 7:14 left in the fourth quarter.
Chicago went on to score 17 unanswered points, capped by Robbie Gould's 39-yard field goal in overtime.
CRAZY PLAY OF THE DAY
Hey, hold your horses, Hamza
In the third quarter, with Chicago poised to kick a go-ahead field goal inside Denver's 10-yard line, Broncos safety Hamza Abdullah stripped the ball from Bears quarterback Rex Grossman, picked it up and started to run in the open field toward the end zone.
But the officials blew their whistles, ending the play with Chicago holding possession.
Denver challenged the call, which was reversed. That gave Denver possession and kept the Bears from trying a field goal, but the whistles prevented Abdullah from heading to the end zone for a potential Broncos touchdown.
"That was another big play of this game," Abdullah said.
HIT OF THE DAY
Bly still showing he can hit back
Detroit wide receiver Roy Williams may need to rescind his criticism of former teammate Dré Bly. Before the Broncos played at Detroit this month, Williams called Bly a "no hitter" because he said the Denver cornerback doesn't like to tackle.
Since then, Bly has been a tackling star for the Broncos, continuing Sunday when he hammered Rex Grossman for a sack in the second quarter.
THE GRADES
OFFENSE
B It took a while, but the Broncos' offensive train got rolling and scored more than 30 points for the second consecutive game. In his first NFL start, running back Andre Hall ran for 98 yards. Quarterback Jay Cutler made plays when he had to, highlighted by second-half touchdown passes to Brandon Marshall and Tony Scheffler.
DEFENSE
C It was an outstanding effort for the Denver defense until the final five minutes of the game. Denver dominated until that point, then was ravaged by the Bears.
SPECIAL TEAMS
F Tough day. In the first half, Denver contained Devin Hester, but he exploded in a big way in the second half with a 75-yard punt return for a touchdown and an 88-yard kickoff return for a score. Midway through the fourth quarter, a punt by Todd Sauerbrun was blocked deep in Denver territory, giving the Bears life with about seven minutes to go in regulation.
COACHING
C Other than continuing to kick to Hester until he burned them, this was a well-coached game. That decision was a huge factor in the loss. Offensively, Denver made big plays when needed. Defensively, the Broncos were in control until the end of the game.
OVERALL
F The Broncos were poised to go over .500 for the first time in eight weeks and remain tied with San Diego for first place in the AFC West. The late collapse nullified all that was good.
So basically, after all those high and low points, he ends the article by practically saying "Who gives a ****, we lost!" :rofl: