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Ziggy
02-08-2016, 06:14 PM
Wade got his dues with Assistant Coach of the Year, but there are a lot of folks that contributed mightily to the Broncos championship season that didn't get much press. I thought I'd point a few of them out.

1. Gary Kubiak- Kubes got exactly 1 1/2 of the 50 votes for coach of the year. The Broncos won a super bowl with possibly the worst winning offense in super bowl history. He knew the limitations of this team all season long. After losing both starting tackles, the line was putrid. No running game and a weak passing game. Kubes is an offensive guy, but he didn't let his pride stand in the way of knowing how to win with a dominant defense. He played field position all season long and never gave up on the running game. Most importantly, he sold the entire team on the "team first" attitude that was so desperately needed around here. He did more than get this team to go out "kicking and screaming". He took them all the way.

2. Darian Stewart- When this guy was signed, expectations were rock bottom from most of the Broncos fan base. He continually gave the Broncos a steady, reliable, center fielder that could play either safety position.

3. Britton Colquitt- How about that lousy punter? I have been on his case for most of two seasons now. In the postseason, he was money. In 23 punts he averaged 46.6 yards/punt with 9 inside the 20 yard line and only one touch back. That's all pro level punting.

4. Brandon McManus- Perfect on field goals in the post season. Need I say more?

5. Joe DeCamillis- Our new special teams coach turned the team's biggest inconsistency into a model of consistency. Despite having a punter that played poorly through most of the regular season, and no returner to speak of, the Broncos played magnificently on special teams all season long.

6. Bradley Roby- Aquib Talib and Chris Harris get the national attention and pro bowl recognition, but Roby could start on nearly every team in the NFL. He gave us the best trio of corners in the league and didn't once complain about coming off of the bench.

There are more, but those are my top guys. Feel free to add your own.

artie_dale
02-08-2016, 06:18 PM
Darian Stewart is my new favorite defensive sleeper. Dude reminds me of Steve Atwater. Just throwing his body around, disrupting plays... ALL OF THEM.

DenBronx
02-08-2016, 06:24 PM
Excellent post. I agree with all of what you said. Kubiak proved this season that he will adjust and make changes when it's needed. He had to make several tough decisions and he had our boys ready mentally for this game. Excellent coaching in the playoffs imo. It will be interesting to see what changes he makes to the offense to fit more of his style in the offseason.

MileHighCrew
02-08-2016, 06:35 PM
8546

-The fans!!!! ok this is just a pic of my son Ethan but still the fans!!!

-Joe Ellis- Elway will get the credit and deserves it but Ellis has been awesome too.

-Roby, someone said it already but he is awesome

-Wolfe, love the motor on that guy

WARHORSE
02-08-2016, 06:43 PM
Oz.

MileHighCrew
02-08-2016, 06:45 PM
Oz.

absolutely OZ was HUGE this year in the Broncos winning

NightTerror218
02-08-2016, 06:53 PM
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-The fans!!!! ok this is just a pic of my son Ethan but still the fans!!!

-Joe Ellis- Elway will get the credit and deserves it but Ellis has been awesome too.

-Roby, someone said it already but he is awesome

-Wolfe, love the motor on that guy

Roby will move into starting to replace Talib eventually. He is damn good.

arapaho2
02-08-2016, 07:02 PM
I agree with all those

But mine has got to be malik and wolfe specially in this superbowl..they stuffed the run which is Carolinas bread and butter and not only that they did it while crushing the pocket, they controlled that oline from start to finish

Davii
02-08-2016, 07:16 PM
I agree with your post and the sentiment behind it, but I have to say I can't pick one. This whole team literally played as a unit, it was hard to say who was going to be the hero, or what unit was going to do it. This team was amazing, from top to bottom, from the front office to the medical staff to the practice squad to the 53 man roster to the equipment staff. This was really a BRONCO effort.

Joel
02-08-2016, 08:06 PM
8546

-The fans!!!! ok this is just a pic of my son Ethan but still the fans!!!

-Joe Ellis- Elway will get the credit and deserves it but Ellis has been awesome too.

-Roby, someone said it already but he is awesome

-Wolfe, love the motor on that guy
Dying your hair orange seems a bit much for even the most dedicated fan. ;)

Northman
02-08-2016, 08:24 PM
CJ Anderson.

Running during the game was scarce and difficult at times but the dude had a pair of runs that was very reminiscent of his great run vs the Colts in the playoffs last year.

Poet
02-08-2016, 08:42 PM
Norwood had a handful of plays throughout the playoffs and SB that mattered. I have no idea about his talent level, but that guy does not appear to have stage-fright.

Buff
02-08-2016, 08:47 PM
Great thread since this team was defined as much by its depth as by its star players. So many under-the-radar key contributors:


Kubiak - Worth mentioning again, I thought he had an interesting quote about how he learned in Baltimore that coaching is as much about shaping your team's morale and frame of mind as it is about X's and O's. He set the tone for this team and steered them through lots of highs and lows.
Kayvon Webster has been our (non-kicker) special teams MVP since Bruton went out. Earned his keep and then some.
Bradley Roby and Sly Williams are the best first rounders that nobody talks about.
Darian Stewart has been infinitely better than Rahim Moore was, and he came at a lower price. Huge credit to Elway.
McManus - As good as a kicker can be. Perfect in the playoffs.
Bennie Fowler - Guy made tough catches all year and probably should have gotten more playing time.
Norwood - Became our most reliable PR and a trusted WR - another scrap heap journeyman.

Yashahla17
02-08-2016, 08:58 PM
Love where you went with roby, i love that kid i think he's going to be a lock down corner in another year.

VonDoom
02-08-2016, 09:53 PM
I was planning to start an entire thread on Darian Stewart, so I'm totally with you there (and the rest too - I just felt like singling out Stewart). I had no idea what to expect of him, but I kind of thought he'd be an equal trade for Rahim Moore. Boy, did I read that wrong. These are the types of move that make Elway so good - not everyone has to be the big name guy to become a big part of this team (kind of reminiscent of Sanders, where we had signed a bunch of bigger names on defense that year and Sanders became incredibly valuable through his play). Stewart is a real leader of the defense - you can tell when he's not out there, because guys aren't as sharp with their assignments. He hits big, he can cover, he's just great. One of the really important upgrades this year that brought us a championship.

TXBRONC
02-08-2016, 10:00 PM
Wade got his dues with Assistant Coach of the Year, but there are a lot of folks that contributed mightily to the Broncos championship season that didn't get much press. I thought I'd point a few of them out.

1. Gary Kubiak- Kubes got exactly 1 1/2 of the 50 votes for coach of the year. The Broncos won a super bowl with possibly the worst winning offense in super bowl history. He knew the limitations of this team all season long. After losing both starting tackles, the line was putrid. No running game and a weak passing game. Kubes is an offensive guy, but he didn't let his pride stand in the way of knowing how to win with a dominant defense. He played field position all season long and never gave up on the running game. Most importantly, he sold the entire team on the "team first" attitude that was so desperately needed around here. He did more than get this team to go out "kicking and screaming". He took them all the way.

2. Darian Stewart- When this guy was signed, expectations were rock bottom from most of the Broncos fan base. He continually gave the Broncos a steady, reliable, center fielder that could play either safety position.

3. Britton Colquitt- How about that lousy punter? I have been on his case for most of two seasons now. In the postseason, he was money. In 23 punts he averaged 46.6 yards/punt with 9 inside the 20 yard line and only one touch back. That's all pro level punting.

4. Brandon McManus- Perfect on field goals in the post season. Need I say more?

5. Joe DeCamillis- Our new special teams coach turned the team's biggest inconsistency into a model of consistency. Despite having a punter that played poorly through most of the regular season, and no returner to speak of, the Broncos played magnificently on special teams all season long.

6. Bradley Roby- Aquib Talib and Chris Harris get the national attention and pro bowl recognition, but Roby could start on nearly every team in the NFL. He gave us the best trio of corners in the league and didn't once complain about coming off of the bench.

There are more, but those are my top guys. Feel free to add your own.

I mentioned in another thread that I thought Kubiak did a good job with his play calling in the Super Bowl. But really all season long he did well considering all the limitations. One guy I would to the list is Slyvester William. Some people were writting him off as a bust but under Phillips he was solid all year long. As far as I know it hasn't been mentioned but Williams had good game against the Panthers. He did a fantastic job keeping the middle line clogged.

BroncoBuckeye73
02-08-2016, 10:15 PM
I thought Williams played very well all year and was a huge reason our D was so tough to run on. Stewart has been our dagger in the backfield all season loved seeing some of his big hits. Webster was big yesterday on special teams along with Colquit loved that Ginn had absolutely no chance to make a return all game.

Yashahla17
02-08-2016, 10:19 PM
I thought Williams played very well all year and was a huge reason our D was so tough to run on. Stewart has been our dagger in the backfield all season loved seeing some of his big hits. Webster was big yesterday on special teams along with Colquit loved that Ginn had absolutely no chance to make a return all game.

Big sly has indeed turned into a pretty good dlinemen.

dogfish
02-08-2016, 11:48 PM
i'll add bill kolar-- great addition, he turned our D-line into a wrecking machine. . .

Joel
02-09-2016, 12:49 AM
Love where you went with roby, i love that kid i think he's going to be a lock down corner in another year.
Roby played yet another great game; I want him, Webster and Harris as our long term starting trio ASAP, but we need to extend Webster now, because I doubt he'll play for <$700,000 again in 2017.

Yashahla17
02-09-2016, 01:05 AM
Webster hasn't done anything as far as being a corner to warrant you saying that, he's been a special teams demon though.

Dapper Dan
02-09-2016, 02:36 AM
I know I probably say it every single time McManus is mentioned, but it still blows me away. The dude is 24 years old. Also, am I adding this right? If he had 10 FGs and 3 XPs then he averaged 11 ppg himself?

Joel
02-09-2016, 02:57 AM
Webster hasn't done anything as far as being a corner to warrant you saying that, he's been a special teams demon though.
Webster was a good, if inexperienced, CB till we drafted Roby, who's better and immediately took over the #3 slot (I think it was actually #2 at the time, because we thought Harris' skills better utilized in the slot, though that can be argued either way since so many burners play the slot now.) A lot of camp reporters raved about Webster making a quantum leap after his rookie year, but Roby just took off like a shot, and we only need a 4th CB for dime or injuries.

DenBronx
02-09-2016, 03:13 AM
McManus was incredible this year. So happy his career made a turnaround and he won the job.

But also another unsung hero was Sly Williams. He played very good in the middle this year. Maybe not the most flashy guy or gets noticed alot but I am happy he's came into his own.

Dapper Dan
02-09-2016, 03:21 AM
McManus was incredible this year. So happy his career made a turnaround and he won the job.

But also another unsung hero was Sly Williams. He played very good in the middle this year. Maybe not the most flashy guy or gets noticed alot but I am happy he's came into his own.

And I think he was like the only DT we had.

VonDoom
02-09-2016, 09:59 AM
McManus was incredible this year. So happy his career made a turnaround and he won the job.

But also another unsung hero was Sly Williams. He played very good in the middle this year. Maybe not the most flashy guy or gets noticed alot but I am happy he's came into his own.


And I think he was like the only DT we had.

Sly is a good choice. But it's funny you say he's our "only" DT. The forgotten man here (and another unsung hero) is Vance Walker. He started admirably when Wolfe was out at the start of the year and he often subs for Sly at NT. The Broncos website had this on him the other day:


Once Wolfe returned, Walker went back to his reserve role in the rotation, but he capitalizes on his opportunities when he can. In some ways, his activity in limited chances resembles how The Hulk is unleashed in The Avengers, as defensive end Antonio Smith noted.

"Vance is like our Hulk," Smith surmised. "Like in the last Avengers [film], they didn't really pull him out until they needed him because when he comes out, he just tears everything up. That's kind of like with Vance. He looks small, but he's deceptively strong. He's got pass-rushing ability.

"Man, I think he's one of the D-line's best-kept secrets."

http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-primesport/Defensive-lines-best-kept-secret-is-also-its-biggest-nerd-Vance-Walker/03b67526-7907-44d7-b930-4db7365484b6

chazoe60
02-09-2016, 10:20 AM
Josh Bush and Shiloh Keo, two street free agents who started games for the #1 defense while two ProBowl calibur Safeties battled through injuries. There was some rough patches for those guys but there was also some big plays and they seemingly got better every time they got on the field. They both had to feel tremendous pressure coming in to play on a defense this good and they did so admirably.

Keo's recovery of the Pats onside kick went basically unnoticed but it was money.

Buff
02-09-2016, 10:39 AM
Josh Bush and Shiloh Keo, two street free agents who started games for the #1 defense while two ProBowl calibur Safeties battled through injuries. There was some rough patches for those guys but there was also some big plays and they seemingly got better every time they got on the field. They both had to feel tremendous pressure coming in to play on a defense this good and they did so admirably.

Keo's recovery of the Pats onside kick went basically unnoticed but it was money.

I have a totally irrational dislike for Keo and I would argue that he deserves no praise for his bonehead onside kick technique that happened to work out in his favor. I will mostly remember him for biting on a double move against the Raiders inside the 15 yard line and giving up the game winning TD.

chazoe60
02-09-2016, 10:47 AM
I have a totally irrational dislike for Keo and I would argue that he deserves no praise for his bonehead onside kick technique that happened to work out in his favor. I will mostly remember him for biting on a double move against the Raiders inside the 15 yard line and giving up the game winning TD.

If Keo didn't grab that onside there wasn't another Bronco within five yards. I disliked Keo at first too but he really improved as the season progressed.

BroncoBuckeye73
02-09-2016, 10:51 AM
I agree with Joel on Webster, as a Buckeye fan I love Roby but Webster would probably start on most teams in the league. He has been a demon on special teams all year, and to stand out when Bruton plays them so well is a huge deal Imo. Webster did great whenever he was pressed to play due to injuries and whatnot, he played some at saftey too in the AFCCG when both our starters went down.

Buff
02-09-2016, 10:56 AM
If Keo didn't grab that onside there wasn't another Bronco within five yards. I disliked Keo at first too but he really improved as the season progressed.

Yeah, because he sprinted 5 yards forward to recover it, and the ball had only traveled about 5-6 yards! The ball has to travel at least 10 before New England can recover it. There is a reason you don't ever see other teams' players trying that same move - because the risk of not fielding it cleanly, muffing the ball, and giving the other team a better chance at recovery goes way up when you try to be a hero. Not only are you now surrounded by Patriots, but you've done the opposing team a favor by not forcing them to kick the ball 10 yards. It was a bad play and he got lucky that the outcome was favorable. I don't want him on the team next year - and this team won in spite of him. Thanks for your crappy contribution to this thread! :yo:

Ravage!!!
02-09-2016, 11:00 AM
I'd like to add our DL coach onto that list, Bill Kollar. After hearing a guy by the name of JJ Watt tell a story on the Dan Patrick show about just how good he is and how much he improved JJ's game, then I came to appreciate the difference our DL has made this season.

TXBRONC
02-09-2016, 11:09 AM
Cody Latimer. It's not that he had lot big memorable plays like Webster in Osweiler first two starts he had some plays. Against Chicago in Osweiler's first start he had a touchdown. The very next week against the ****Patriots his strip of the New England punt returner changed the momentum of that game. That turnover arguably opened the door for Denver to get the number one seed in the playoffs.

Buff
02-09-2016, 11:15 AM
Yes, Latimer deserves credit for being such a bonehead that it allowed us to showcase the talents of Norwood and Fowler.

We are reaching now, folks. Unsung heroes! :D

Ravage!!!
02-09-2016, 11:37 AM
Yeah, because he sprinted 5 yards forward to recover it, and the ball had only traveled about 5-6 yards! The ball has to travel at least 10 before New England can recover it. There is a reason you don't ever see other teams' players trying that same move - because the risk of not fielding it cleanly, muffing the ball, and giving the other team a better chance at recovery goes way up when you try to be a hero. Not only are you now surrounded by Patriots, but you've done the opposing team a favor by not forcing them to kick the ball 10 yards. It was a bad play and he got lucky that the outcome was favorable. I don't want him on the team next year - and this team won in spite of him. Thanks for your crappy contribution to this thread! :yo:


Yes, Latimer deserves credit for being such a bonehead that it allowed us to showcase the talents of Norwood and Fowler.

We are reaching now, folks. Unsung heroes! :D

jeeezus.. who peed in your Cherios this morning?

chazoe60
02-09-2016, 11:39 AM
Buff, I am in such a good mood that I'm not even mad at you for your sour attempts at ******* up this joyous occasion. I love you man. Now shut the **** up before I convince Davii (we're Facebook friends now so yeah) to break both of your femurs

Valar Morghulis
02-09-2016, 12:15 PM
And I think he was like the only DT we had.

The other DT went completely missing in the post season.... See what I did there

Buff
02-09-2016, 12:16 PM
jeeezus.. who peed in your Cherios this morning?


Buff, I am in such a good mood that I'm not even mad at you for your sour attempts at ******* up this joyous occasion. I love you man. Now shut the **** up before I convince Davii (we're Facebook friends now so yeah) to break both of your femurs

Keo and Latimer suck. Probably the worst two players on the 53 man roster. I'm just keeping it real, man.

TXBRONC
02-09-2016, 01:05 PM
Keo and Latimer suck. Probably the worst two players on the 53 man roster. I'm just keeping it real, man.

Two things Buffy.

1.) No you're not keeping real you're being menopausal. :wave:

2.) They're opinions.

Dapper Dan
02-09-2016, 01:32 PM
Sly is a good choice. But it's funny you say he's our "only" DT. The forgotten man here (and another unsung hero) is Vance Walker. He started admirably when Wolfe was out at the start of the year and he often subs for Sly at NT. The Broncos website had this on him the other day:



http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-primesport/Defensive-lines-best-kept-secret-is-also-its-biggest-nerd-Vance-Walker/03b67526-7907-44d7-b930-4db7365484b6

I know we had Ends step in and play DT. I was saying he was the only DT on the active roster, since Kilgo was inactive.

Dapper Dan
02-09-2016, 01:34 PM
The other DT went completely missing in the post season.... See what I did there

You sonuva..

Dapper Dan
02-09-2016, 01:34 PM
Two things Buffy.

1.) No you're not keeping real you're being menopausal. :wave:

2.) They're opinions.

Nah. He's just telling the truth. Like all the guys who picked Carolina to win the Super Bowl.

VonDoom
02-09-2016, 01:50 PM
I know we had Ends step in and play DT. I was saying he was the only DT on the active roster, since Kilgo was inactive.

Yeah, I knew what you meant. I just figured that Walker was "unsung" for the purposes of this thread.

NightTerror218
02-09-2016, 01:56 PM
Latimer and Webster have become by far our best two ST players. Webster is the ST ace though.

Dapper Dan
02-09-2016, 02:22 PM
Yeah, I knew what you meant. I just figured that Walker was "unsung" for the purposes of this thread.

Oh. Right. I forgot the name of the thread.

Ravage!!!
02-09-2016, 04:11 PM
Nah. He's just telling the truth. Like all the guys who picked Carolina to win the Super Bowl.

It's keeping it "pretty real" to p oint out two players that are "unsung" in the season that resulted in homefield advantage, and onto taking the Lombardi Trophy. It's pretty real.

Ravage!!!
02-09-2016, 04:12 PM
Latimer and Webster have become by far our best two ST players. Webster is the ST ace though.

Latimer in the Patriots game was AWESOME on punt coverage.

VonDoom
02-09-2016, 11:27 PM
CJ Anderson.

Running during the game was scarce and difficult at times but the dude had a pair of runs that was very reminiscent of his great run vs the Colts in the playoffs last year.

As I rewatched part of the Super Bowl, I heard Simms mention this (and I confirmed by looking at the box scores) - in each of the three playoff games, CJ had a run of at least 30 yards. That's mighty impressive. It became common to see him break a bunch of tackles and get going. Hats off to CJ.

Traveler
02-10-2016, 11:08 AM
Unsung for the SB: the entire interior of the DL. Especially Malik, Wolfe and Williams. Go back and re-watch the game and focus on the DL. They provided constant pressure up the middle all game. Freaking awesome and impressive!

Unsung for the Season: The defense, Brock, Sanders, and Paradis.

Dapper Dan
02-10-2016, 09:35 PM
Broncos defense was unsung during the season?

TXBRONC
02-10-2016, 09:46 PM
As I rewatched part of the Super Bowl, I heard Simms mention this (and I confirmed by looking at the box scores) - in each of the three playoff games, CJ had a run of at least 30 yards. That's mighty impressive. It became common to see him break a bunch of tackles and get going. Hats off to CJ.

He was a workhorse during the playoffs.

tubby
02-10-2016, 11:23 PM
Shaq Barrett - filled in well for Ray and Ware when they were out. Clev game MVP
Stewart - stud
Ryan Harris - nice surprise
Colquit - outstanding down the stretch
Matt Russell - roster

BroncoWave
02-10-2016, 11:27 PM
Shaq Barrett - filled in well for Ray and Ware when they were out. Clev game MVP
Stewart - stud
Ryan Harris - nice surprise
Colquit - outstanding down the stretch
Matt Russell - roster

I think Colquitt is a classic case of a guy who got a big contract, got lazy, then probably realized he wasn't going to have that big contract for much longer if he kept playing like shit, and ramped it back up. Boy he sure picked a good time to do it too. Field position was just so key for us winning games as bad as our offense was this year, and we probably don't win those 3 playoff games without Colquitt's contributions.

Dapper Dan
02-10-2016, 11:32 PM
I think Colquitt is a classic case of a guy who got a big contract, got lazy, then probably realized he wasn't going to have that big contract for much longer if he kept playing like shit, and ramped it back up. Boy he sure picked a good time to do it too. Field position was just so key for us winning games as bad as our offense was this year, and we probably don't win those 3 playoff games without Colquitt's contributions.

I think fans try to think they know more than they do and try to justify being wrong.

BroncoWave
02-10-2016, 11:35 PM
I think fans try to think they know more than they do and try to justify being wrong.

So we're wrong that Colquitt sucked balls for a large part of this season?

Dapper Dan
02-10-2016, 11:37 PM
So we're wrong that Colquitt sucked balls for a large part of this season?

Isn't that what I've been saying for the last 2 seasons, while you wanted to cut him?

tubby
02-10-2016, 11:39 PM
I think Colquitt is a classic case of a guy who got a big contract, got lazy, then probably realized he wasn't going to have that big contract for much longer if he kept playing like shit, and ramped it back up. Boy he sure picked a good time to do it too. Field position was just so key for us winning games as bad as our offense was this year, and we probably don't win those 3 playoff games without Colquitt's contributions.
Pretty sure he took a hefty pay cut before the season.

BroncoWave
02-10-2016, 11:41 PM
Pretty sure he took a hefty pay cut before the season.

Fair enough. It's entirely possible that I'm just spitting some #hottakes on Colquitt by calling him lazy. But it does seem odd that his play fell off a cliff after he got his original raise.

tubby
02-10-2016, 11:45 PM
Fair enough. It's entirely possible that I'm just spitting some #hottakes on Colquitt by calling him lazy. But it does seem odd that his play fell off a cliff after he got his original raise.
I think it's pretty common especially with guy who don't love footbal (88).

Dapper Dan
02-10-2016, 11:52 PM
:rolleyes:

chazoe60
02-11-2016, 12:17 AM
I think it's pretty common especially with guy who don't love footbal (88).

I think that's an unfair assessment of DT. I saw him after the SB two years ago and he was crushed after he set a SB record for receptions, but this year he had a terrible SB but we won and he w as happy as Hell. I really think DT is just a guy who gets in funks mentally but when he's right he's one of the best in the game. I think he'll kick ass next year.

I got to watch him at his football camp that I took my son to and he was genuine and really talked to the kids about how much he loves football, I believe him.

That reminds me, did anyone else notice that after the coin flip DT was the only player that stayed on the field and thanked everyone of the past SB MVPs that were there as part of the ceremony. I thought that was kind of cool.

Al Wilson 4 Mayor
02-11-2016, 12:29 AM
I think that's an unfair assessment of DT. I saw him after the SB two years ago and he was crushed after he set a SB record for receptions, but this year he had a terrible SB but we won and he w as happy as Hell. I really think DT is just a guy who gets in funks mentally but when he's right he's one of the best in the game. I think he'll kick ass next year.

I got to watch him at his football camp that I took my son to and he was genuine and really talked to the kids about how much he loves football, I believe him.

That reminds me, did anyone else notice that after the coin flip DT was the only player that stayed on the field and thanked everyone of the past SB MVPs that were there as part of the ceremony. I thought that was kind of cool.

I agree, I think DT is a classy dude, very sincere.

Yes, I noticed the post coin flip honor he gave. ...love that dude.

MOtorboat
02-11-2016, 04:12 AM
I think that's an unfair assessment of DT. I saw him after the SB two years ago and he was crushed after he set a SB record for receptions, but this year he had a terrible SB but we won and he w as happy as Hell. I really think DT is just a guy who gets in funks mentally but when he's right he's one of the best in the game. I think he'll kick ass next year.

I got to watch him at his football camp that I took my son to and he was genuine and really talked to the kids about how much he loves football, I believe him.

That reminds me, did anyone else notice that after the coin flip DT was the only player that stayed on the field and thanked everyone of the past SB MVPs that were there as part of the ceremony. I thought that was kind of cool.

Don't know the reason, but people tend to bag on the best players of the team. It's usually pretty unwarranted.

Dapper Dan
02-11-2016, 04:16 AM
Don't know the reason, but people tend to bag on the best players of the team. It's usually pretty unwarranted.

Because of preconceived expectations, imo. I love Bruton but fans talk him up like he's our best safety. You'd also think Bennie Fowler had 1300 yards. I love this team and every player on it. So I appreciate everyone's contribution, no matter when they were drafted or how much they make.

BroncoWave
02-11-2016, 08:06 AM
Don't know the reason, but people tend to bag on the best players of the team. It's usually pretty unwarranted.

I know man. Von and Ware and Sanders and Wolfe get bagged on so much!

tubby
02-11-2016, 10:09 AM
10>>>88

BroncoWave
02-11-2016, 10:14 AM
I know man. Von and Ware and Sanders and Wolfe get bagged on so much!

Chris Harris too. Broncos fans just won't lay off that guy. You're so right, we just hate all of our good players!

NightTerror218
02-11-2016, 10:21 AM
Thus one is for barrel man

TXBRONC
02-11-2016, 10:51 AM
Pretty sure he took a hefty pay cut before the season.

He did indeed.

TXBRONC
02-11-2016, 10:52 AM
Thus one is for barrel man

The next Super Bowl win is for barrel man.

MOtorboat
02-11-2016, 11:22 AM
I know man. Von and Ware and Sanders and Wolfe get bagged on so much!

Von got quite a bit of criticism this year.

Dapper Dan
02-11-2016, 12:18 PM
Von got quite a bit of criticism this year.

Remember when he was a drug addict?

Poet
02-11-2016, 03:10 PM
Remember when he was a drug addict?

He only gets sacks at the end of the game when it doesn't matter.

BeefStew25
02-11-2016, 03:14 PM
I think it's pretty common especially with guy who don't love footbal (88).

What a dumb post.

Davii
02-11-2016, 05:05 PM
He only gets sacks at the end of the game when it doesn't matter.

He also gets sacks at the end of the season, when it really matters.

:D

Dreadnought
02-11-2016, 07:16 PM
What a dumb post.

IIR Rex also said some unkind things about Owen Daniels too, and look who scored 60% of our points against NE! No OD, no Ring, simple as that.

Lets not forget Shiloh Keo's interception vs. Rivers to lock up the #1 seed, either.

chazoe60
02-12-2016, 11:55 AM
These guys aren't necessarily unsung but Brandon Marshall, Chris Harris Jr, and CJ Anderson were all on NFL network this morning and it struck me that these three guys who are all huge contributors to the Championship are all undrafted/practice squad type guys. Marshall was a 5th round pick by Jax but was cut and ended up on our PS. CJ and CHJ were both undrafted guys who have played in ProBowls.

It's unfathomable to me that Chris Harris Jr was not even invited to the combine coming out of college.

Oh and Marshall said he grew up as a Bronco fan which makes some sense because he grew up in Vegas.

OldschoolFreak
02-12-2016, 01:18 PM
One more note on Britton Colquitt. I just noticed he actually had the best punting game in Superbowl history. Despite a heavy workload of 8 punts, he still managed the highest net average of any SB punter at 45.6 yds/punt. Pretty good time for him to have the game of his life!

http://www.nfl.com/superbowl/categorystats?tabSeq=0&statisticCategory=PUNTING&d-447263-p=1

VonDoom
02-12-2016, 02:37 PM
These guys aren't necessarily unsung but Brandon Marshall, Chris Harris Jr, and CJ Anderson were all on NFL network this morning and it struck me that these three guys who are all huge contributors to the Championship are all undrafted/practice squad type guys. Marshall was a 5th round pick by Jax but was cut and ended up on our PS. CJ and CHJ were both undrafted guys who have played in ProBowls.

It's unfathomable to me that Chris Harris Jr was not even invited to the combine coming out of college.

Oh and Marshall said he grew up as a Bronco fan which makes some sense because he grew up in Vegas.

Harris has to be one of those guys that the other 31 teams are kicking themselves over missing. A lot of UDFA become contributors to good teams, but Harris is one of the top CB's in the game and he was there for the taking. I've said it before, but he might be my favorite current Bronco.

Al Wilson 4 Mayor
02-12-2016, 02:45 PM
I understand Bruton is a depth / special teams player, but how can you not be inspired if you share a locker room with that dude. ...come on man, a whole game with a fractured bone in your leg. That's man talk.

Bronco4ever
02-12-2016, 03:14 PM
I understand Bruton is a depth / special teams player, but how can you not be inspired if you share a locker room with that dude. ...come on man, a whole game with a fractured bone in your leg. That's man talk.

I love Bruton. I was so bummed that he couldn't play in the Super Bowl. Not only is he a Special Teams demon, but his safety play was much improved this year. He's got to be a lifetime Bronco!

NightTerror218
02-12-2016, 04:44 PM
I love Bruton. I was so bummed that he couldn't play in the Super Bowl. Not only is he a Special Teams demon, but his safety play was much improved this year. He's got to be a lifetime Bronco!

He will have to be cheap though

BroncoWave
02-12-2016, 04:54 PM
That Bruton guy sure was a nice draft pick by McD. :)

Ravage!!!
02-12-2016, 04:59 PM
That Bruton guy sure was a nice draft pick by McD. :)

There you go. I thought you might have missed a spot on the other side of his sack, but I think you got it now.

Northman
02-12-2016, 05:14 PM
Good grief.....

chazoe60
02-12-2016, 05:43 PM
That Bruton guy sure was a nice draft pick by McD. :)

I loathe you.


Hey are you still dating the Dr.

Dapper Dan
02-12-2016, 06:02 PM
One more note on Britton Colquitt. I just noticed he actually had the best punting game in Superbowl history. Despite a heavy workload of 8 punts, he still managed the highest net average of any SB punter at 45.6 yds/punt. Pretty good time for him to have the game of his life!

http://www.nfl.com/superbowl/categorystats?tabSeq=0&statisticCategory=PUNTING&d-447263-p=1

Even more amazing, one punt was 28 yards. Imagine his average without that. He had like 4 punts 50 yards or more.

BroncoJoe
02-12-2016, 06:14 PM
There you go. I thought you might have missed a spot on the other side of his sack, but I think you got it now.

Rav, we need to come up with a good avatar for you.

Ravage!!!
02-12-2016, 06:19 PM
Rav, we need to come up with a good avatar for you.

I'm pretty nervous about any suggestions you might make.

DenBronx
02-12-2016, 11:43 PM
The only reason Josh picked Bruton is bc he logged on here and saw him in my mock draft.

BroncoWave
02-13-2016, 07:58 AM
There you go. I thought you might have missed a spot on the other side of his sack, but I think you got it now.


Good grief.....

You guys are too easy! :lol:

BroncoWave
02-13-2016, 07:58 AM
I loathe you.


Hey are you still dating the Dr.

Yes.

Dapper Dan
02-13-2016, 09:03 AM
I'm an unsung hero.

chazoe60
02-13-2016, 09:50 AM
Yes.

Good, you should have her surgically remove your head from your ass. ;)

chazoe60
02-13-2016, 09:51 AM
I'm an unsung hero.

You're an unhung hero, that's different.

Dapper Dan
02-13-2016, 09:57 AM
You're an unhung hero, that's different.

You sonuva..

:lol:

Nomad
02-13-2016, 10:24 AM
Unsung heroes.........I'd say Colquitt, the holder for McManus. He made sure each snap was placed for McManus to kick through the uprights. And of course, McManus. Anderson is in the conversation.

Heroes.........the :defense:

Dapper Dan
02-13-2016, 10:29 AM
Unsung heroes.........I'd say Colquitt, the holder for McManus. He made sure each snap was placed for McManus to kick through the uprights. And of course, McManus. Anderson is in the conversation.

Heroes.........the :defense:

Best damn placeholder in the NFL. I've brought that up before but I think everyone just laughed. Butt ****em.

Nomad
02-13-2016, 10:37 AM
Best damn placeholder in the NFL. I've brought that up before but I think everyone just laughed. Butt ****em.

I agree. Gotta keep the duo......the Batman and Robin of field goals.

Valar Morghulis
02-13-2016, 01:21 PM
Best damn placeholder in the NFL. I've brought that up before but I think everyone just laughed. Butt ****em.

You think about Colquitt when wanking so it is hard to take your assessment of his play as objective

Dapper Dan
02-13-2016, 02:40 PM
You think about Colquitt when wanking so it is hard to take your assessment of his play as objective

Well I'm sorry for being right all the time. I can try and be more like BW if you want.

BroncoWave
02-13-2016, 02:42 PM
Well I'm sorry for being right all the time. I can try and be more like BW if you want.

Hey man, I know he's your guy because he went to Tennessee and all, but I'm not wrong that he sucked balls for the better part of the last 2 seasons. It's great that he finally got his shit together for the playoffs, but it doesn't change the reality of how he played before that.

Dapper Dan
02-13-2016, 02:44 PM
Hey man, I know he's your guy because he went to Tennessee and all, but I'm not wrong that he sucked balls for the better part of the last 2 seasons. It's great that he finally got his shit together for the playoffs, but it doesn't change the reality of how he played before that.

It's okay. I won't make you admit it. You don't have that in you.

BroncoWave
02-13-2016, 02:45 PM
It's okay. I won't make you admit it. You don't have that in you.

I admit when I am wrong all the damn time. I have no issue with it. And I have given him full credit for playing great in the playoffs, it was awesome to see. But I'm not going to lie and say he played well before that.

Dapper Dan
02-13-2016, 02:46 PM
If it were up to you, McManus would kick, punt, and be placeholder.

BroncoWave
02-13-2016, 03:38 PM
Dan, I think it's fair to say you are a bit biased when it comes to Colquitt. Beside the fact that he is a Bronco, I really have no other reason to care about him one way or the other, so I just judge him for what I see on the field. For the better part of the last two seasons, I saw a shitty product on the field from him. During these playoffs, he was great, and probably one of our biggest keys to winning the Super Bowl. I'm sorry it offends you when people criticize your Tennessee guy, but it doesn't make me wrong.

TXBRONC
02-13-2016, 03:56 PM
I admit when I am wrong all the damn time. I have no issue with it. And I have given him full credit for playing great in the playoffs, it was awesome to see. But I'm not going to lie and say he played well before that.

Since when? :confused: :D

BroncoWave
02-13-2016, 03:59 PM
Since when? :confused: :D

Well literally just today in another thread I mentioned how I was one of the people saying that relying on our defense to win us games this season would not be sustainable, and how I was wrong about that. I know I am probably one of the more forceful people in my opinions on this board, but that doesn't mean I have too much pride to admit when I'm wrong. The fact is, I wasn't wrong in my assessment of Colquitt over the last two regular seasons. The fact that he improved doesn't mean I was wrong for calling his play bad when it was bad.

TXBRONC
02-13-2016, 04:01 PM
Well literally just today in another thread I mentioned how I was one of the people saying that relying on our defense to win us games this season would not be sustainable, and how I was wrong about that. I know I am probably one of the more forceful people in my opinions on this board, but that doesn't mean I have too much pride to admit when I'm wrong. The fact is, I wasn't wrong in my assessment of Colquitt over the last two regular seasons. The fact that he improved doesn't mean I was wrong for calling his play bad when it was bad.

Wave I was kidding.

BroncoWave
02-13-2016, 04:02 PM
Wave I was kidding.

I know, that's why I high-fived it. It was more directed at Dan even though I was replying to you. I am not a smart man. :D

dogfish
02-17-2016, 03:26 PM
not reading back through eight pages to see if i missed it, but we should probably give aaron brewer some love in memory of cheese. . . did that guy botch a snap all year?

chazoe60
02-17-2016, 03:40 PM
not reading back through eight pages to see if i missed it, but we should probably give aaron brewer some love in memory of cheese. . . did that guy botch a snap all year?

I read an article about him before the SB and it stated that he's never had a bad snap in his entire career.

NightTerror218
02-17-2016, 05:01 PM
Unsung heroes.........I'd say Colquitt, the holder for McManus. He made sure each snap was placed for McManus to kick through the uprights. And of course, McManus. Anderson is in the conversation.

Heroes.........the :defense:

Laces out. Vikings holder needs to know that as well.

MOtorboat
02-17-2016, 06:28 PM
Has anyone said Beefstew? Because I'm going to say Beefstew.

Notice how he wasn't in New York when Denver lost, but he was in Santa Clara when they won?

Coincidence? I think not.

NightTerror218
02-17-2016, 07:46 PM
Herald heros of the game. The defense, #3 of all time possibly


http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000636900/article/1985-bears-2015-broncos-among-five-best-defenses-of-all-time

TXBRONC
02-17-2016, 09:54 PM
Laces out. Vikings holder needs to know that as well.

He should have known before the snap of the ball.

Simple Jaded
02-21-2016, 11:10 PM
We're screwed!

:D

TXBRONC
02-22-2016, 09:22 AM
We're screwed!

:D

Jaded. Definitely jaded.

Davii
02-22-2016, 09:43 AM
Has anyone said Beefstew? Because I'm going to say Beefstew.

Notice how he wasn't in New York when Denver lost, but he was in Santa Clara when they won?

Coincidence? I think not.

He's definitely earned that #1 fan title.

TXBRONC
02-22-2016, 02:05 PM
He's definitely earned that #1 fan title.

He's the G.O.A.T. :nod: