Northman
01-17-2016, 12:12 PM
So, here we are. Another grand chance to do something special, something that most teams any given year can never sniff. Yes, we Bronco fans are spoiled to some degree as we have been lucky enough to have great ownership, great coaching for the most part, to be attached to two of the best QB's to ever play the game, and to have passionate fans who care about their team win/lose. Yes, we can be hard on you yet we can also be strongly supportive. Thats how a love/hate relationship works with fandom. Win or lose today we stand behind you just like we always have from day one, but despite our success over the years we at times how allowed some great opportunities to slip by. Whether its because free agency no longer brings overall loyalty and/or indifference or because it simply wasnt meant to be that day is anyone's guess. Point is, these opportunities dont always present themselves and can show just how difficult it is to get them when they are there.
Two years ago we got to the big dance but laid an egg. It happens but can only go to show just how hard it is to seal the deal when getting there. Furthermore, the following year we saw just how difficult it can be when the heads and hearts are not in the right place, when the focus is somewhere else and not on the task at hand. In 2015 you have battled injuries, adversity, and a tough schedule to achieve what you have up to this point. But if there is anything that past history has taught us is to focus on the opponent and game today. Nevermind what the Patriots have done for 5 straight years, nevermind the ongoing rivalry with said team. Today the opponent is the Pittsburgh Steelers, today is when you must take advantage of a team beat up from the week before. A team that came back just a few weeks before and embarrassed what is the best defense in the NFL. Its time to utilize the hard work you have put in all year to gain home field advantage, the chips have fallen in our favor again this year so now, not tomorrow, not next year, but now is the time to take advantage and get the job done.
You only have so many opportunities like this and with a future HOF QB who may be playing his last year the time is NOW.
No matter how we get it done, not matter who the QB is now is the time to unite as a team and execute as a team to get the job done. Beat the Steelers today, then worry about the Patriots. Dont let the home field, the best defense in the NFL, one of the best QB's ever with a curtain call, and one of the best organizations slip through your fingers. Get the win today, show the NFL that we are a team of destiny and passion. Show them we are not to be messed with and have the desire to never quit. In 2012 the Ravens used the retirement of Ray Lewis to ride a wave all the way to a championship. Even though Peyton hasnt announced his retirement use it if you must, if you really respect him as a player than use that motivation if it gives you encouragement. As a team, as fans, lets get this done today and use it as a stepping stone to something greater. WE, the Orange and Blue Nation are right there with you.
Go Broncos!
Sincerely,
Northman
Two years ago we got to the big dance but laid an egg. It happens but can only go to show just how hard it is to seal the deal when getting there. Furthermore, the following year we saw just how difficult it can be when the heads and hearts are not in the right place, when the focus is somewhere else and not on the task at hand. In 2015 you have battled injuries, adversity, and a tough schedule to achieve what you have up to this point. But if there is anything that past history has taught us is to focus on the opponent and game today. Nevermind what the Patriots have done for 5 straight years, nevermind the ongoing rivalry with said team. Today the opponent is the Pittsburgh Steelers, today is when you must take advantage of a team beat up from the week before. A team that came back just a few weeks before and embarrassed what is the best defense in the NFL. Its time to utilize the hard work you have put in all year to gain home field advantage, the chips have fallen in our favor again this year so now, not tomorrow, not next year, but now is the time to take advantage and get the job done.
You only have so many opportunities like this and with a future HOF QB who may be playing his last year the time is NOW.
No matter how we get it done, not matter who the QB is now is the time to unite as a team and execute as a team to get the job done. Beat the Steelers today, then worry about the Patriots. Dont let the home field, the best defense in the NFL, one of the best QB's ever with a curtain call, and one of the best organizations slip through your fingers. Get the win today, show the NFL that we are a team of destiny and passion. Show them we are not to be messed with and have the desire to never quit. In 2012 the Ravens used the retirement of Ray Lewis to ride a wave all the way to a championship. Even though Peyton hasnt announced his retirement use it if you must, if you really respect him as a player than use that motivation if it gives you encouragement. As a team, as fans, lets get this done today and use it as a stepping stone to something greater. WE, the Orange and Blue Nation are right there with you.
Go Broncos!
Sincerely,
Northman