Thread: Broncos Gameday Thread: Broncos vs Cardinals 08/30/12

Go Broncos!

Go Adam Weber!

Everyone staying up late for the game?

Oh yeah. I'm looking forward to seeing the fight for roster spots, here's hoping the coaches get it all right!

Originally Posted by Davii

Oh yeah. I'm looking forward to seeing the fight for roster spots, here's hoping the coaches get it all right!

Likewise! I'm actually very excited.

Looking forward to seeing the RBs, QBs, and DL.

I'll watch it Friday on DVR, that starts at 11 on a work night here ugh

Looking forward to watching Brock and Hillman! Hoping they get the most game action at their respective positions.

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--- Go Broncos !!! ---



--- FIGHT FOR THE ROSTER !!! ---.



GO "D" --- MAKE THE TEAM !!!



Please, no more injuries !


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Should be interesting. Word is, neither Kolb nor Skelton will play tonight so we'll get AZ's 3rd string QB. AZ has a pretty stout defense, even their backups, so it should be a decent test for our backup O-line and WRs. It would be nice to see the starters get one drive each, but I doubt that Manning will even suit up. I'm okay with that.

Originally Posted by HORSEPOWER 56

Should be interesting. Word is, neither Kolb nor Skelton will play tonight so we'll get AZ's 3rd string QB. AZ has a pretty stout defense, even their backups, so it should be a decent test for our backup O-line and WRs. It would be nice to see the starters get one drive each, but I doubt that Manning will even suit up. I'm okay with that.

I do not want to see Manning tonight. There would have to be something not right for him to play. I would like to see our backups play with some intensity. I feel like something is missing in their play, maybe it is just our depth or maybe lack of it showing. We need a better performance from our backups.

Originally Posted by Canmore

I do not want to see Manning tonight. There would have to be something not right for him to play. I would like to see our backups play with some intensity. I feel like something is missing in their play, maybe it is just our depth or maybe lack of it showing. We need a better performance from our backups.

Well, especially at the QB position, the other guys just aren't getting the practice reps and that's why you see something missing, IMO. In cases where other teams' backups are having a good showing, it's typically due to some controversy or injury. Russell Wilson outplayed Flynn in Seattle, but also split practice reps with the starters. Foles in Philly got to start the last 2 games because of injuries to Vick and Kafka. Skelton and Kolb have been alternating starts and splitting first team reps. It's been hard to really evaluate some of our backups (especially Osweiler) because he's been playing mostly with guys that won't make the roster. He was, 4/9 for 27 yards last week, but there were at least 3 drops by the receivers that would've been first downs (catches they made week one when he looked pretty good out there). The backup OL doesn't run-block well either, so the running game is all but non-existent when Oz and Weber are out there.

Originally Posted by HORSEPOWER 56

Well, especially at the QB position, the other guys just aren't getting the practice reps and that's why you see something missing, IMO. In cases where other teams' backups are having a good showing, it's typically due to some controversy or injury. Russell Wilson outplayed Flynn in Seattle, but also split practice reps with the starters. Foles in Philly got to start the last 2 games because of injuries to Vick and Kafka. Skelton and Kolb have been alternating starts and splitting first team reps. It's been hard to really evaluate some of our backups (especially Osweiler) because he's been playing mostly with guys that won't make the roster. He was, 4/9 for 27 yards last week, but there were at least 3 drops by the receivers that would've been first downs (catches they made week one when he looked pretty good out there). The backup OL doesn't run-block well either, so the running game is all but non-existent when Oz and Weber are out there.

That may well be true about the offense...what about the defense? How many yards and points have our backups allowed. It just doesn't feel to me that there is a sense of urgency. I know these people are playing for their lives, but we need a better showing.

Biggest game of the year!!!!

Get out there and rip balls Broncos!!!

Originally Posted by silkamilkamonico

Looking forward to watching Brock and Hillman! Hoping they get the most game action at their respective positions.

bingo ! os resturning to the valley of he sun and hillman seeing some game action !
I wonder how many firs string offense will play?
our entire D needs work, except for champ, he is a god .
can we find a returner?
anyopne going to the game?

Originally Posted by HORSEPOWER 56

Should be interesting. Word is, neither Kolb nor Skelton will play tonight so we'll get AZ's 3rd string QB. AZ has a pretty stout defense, even their backups, so it should be a decent test for our backup O-line and WRs. It would be nice to see the starters get one drive each, but I doubt that Manning will even suit up. I'm okay with that.

if they played either kolb or skelton, we would still be facing a third string QB !

Originally Posted by HORSEPOWER 56

Should be interesting. Word is, neither Kolb nor Skelton will play tonight so we'll get AZ's 3rd string QB. AZ has a pretty stout defense, even their backups, so it should be a decent test for our backup O-line and WRs. It would be nice to see the starters get one drive each, but I doubt that Manning will even suit up. I'm okay with that.

... and regarding PM "suiting up", the guy probably sleeps in his uniform the night before gameday !