Denver Native (Carol)
12-14-2014, 10:36 PM
SAN DIEGO — The Broncos signed Aqib Talib in March for December and January. Denver brought in the cornerback, the best Peyton Manning said he faced last season, to equip the defense with fangs. He brings attitude and breathtaking athleticism.
"There aren't many defensive backs with his ability," said Hall of Fame defensive back Rod Woodson as he surveyed the Broncos in pregame. "There's not much he can't do."
Money aside, Talib joined the Broncos for games like these, for plays like this. The Chargers, hanging on with white knuckles, faced second down from their 27-yard line, trailing 19-10. The clock taunted them, only 4:27 left. Hope of extending their season, of avoiding the indignity of the Broncos clinching their fourth consecutive AFC West title at Qualcomm Stadium, hung on this drive.
Quarterback Philip Rivers, long the Broncos' favorite villain, took a shotgun snap, and tried to squeeze a dart over the middle to receiver Malcolm Floyd.
"I was doing what (defensive coordinator) Jack (Del Rio) wanted. He does a great job of making the same things look different," Talib said. "With five minutes left, it was time for the defense to end the game, man."
rest - http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_27137389/talib-helps-save-day-broncos-key-interception
"There aren't many defensive backs with his ability," said Hall of Fame defensive back Rod Woodson as he surveyed the Broncos in pregame. "There's not much he can't do."
Money aside, Talib joined the Broncos for games like these, for plays like this. The Chargers, hanging on with white knuckles, faced second down from their 27-yard line, trailing 19-10. The clock taunted them, only 4:27 left. Hope of extending their season, of avoiding the indignity of the Broncos clinching their fourth consecutive AFC West title at Qualcomm Stadium, hung on this drive.
Quarterback Philip Rivers, long the Broncos' favorite villain, took a shotgun snap, and tried to squeeze a dart over the middle to receiver Malcolm Floyd.
"I was doing what (defensive coordinator) Jack (Del Rio) wanted. He does a great job of making the same things look different," Talib said. "With five minutes left, it was time for the defense to end the game, man."
rest - http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_27137389/talib-helps-save-day-broncos-key-interception