Aqib Talib saves the day with key interception

[Denver Native (Carol)]

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."

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[DenBronx]

We have a very good secondary. Believe were top 5 against the pass this year.

[TXBRONC]

Moore's interception was just as big.

[DenBronx]

Well...as much as it sucks to say it, Bailey being gone gave these younger guys all a shot. We now have a young solid core of guys in the secondary, some can play multiple positions, but they all have speed too.

Really excited to see what they can do in the playoffs this year.

[wayninja]

Moore's interception was just as big.

They were both back-breakers. Aqib's took SD's chances from improbable to extremely desperate, while Moore's was the finishing touches of the mortician.

[LRtagger]

Moore's interception was just as big.

That's the first time I have ever seen him use his instincts to drive down and make a play on the ball. I think that is his first career interception of a ball that wasn't tipped. I hope he can make more plays like that.

[Ziggy]

We have a very good secondary. Believe were top 5 against the pass this year.

Actually, we're 16th against the pass but I think a lot of that is our lack of coverage from the linebackers on TE's and backs. Injuries have made a major impact on the Broncos ability to cover the short to mid range passing game. The secondary is solid though.