Thread: Bitter Brock

According to Michael Silver Osweiler's level of self entitlement was/is concerning. Could have been factor in Broncos' reluctance to offer more in first offer.

Originally Posted by ShaneFalco

http://broncoswire.usatoday.com/2016...nd-john-elway/

"During Super Bowl media week, Osweiler was asked who he would rather have at quarterback if he needed to win one game—Peyton Manning, or John Elway?"

“Myself,” Osweiler said after very little hesitation, with no further explanation.

Good answer.

Originally Posted by Jaded

Good answer.

C'mon, that was a Kobayashi Maru question Oz handled accordingly. Who'd want a starting QB who wanted the ball in ANYONE elses hands in a must-win situation? I'm disappointed in Oz thinking with his heart instead of his head, but can see why; was among those who said at the time benching him for Manning may have won us the SD game and a SB but lost us our 2016 starter. Do we want to talk about ego and entitlement:

Immediately after setting the career TD record and taking a 31 pt home lead late in the 4th against the hapless 2014 Raiders, Manning STILL wouldn't let Oz play—despite the fact he himself was playing with the torn quad that made him so useless in our lone playoff game. Given that, the perennial offseason retirement drama and all the people who said and STILL say Oz "outplayed" Manning this year, I understand Oz' decision.

It was still (IMHO) a huge mistake he'll regret sooner than later, especially with Houston dismantling their QB protection and run blocking even as Denver shores up ours. It could well prove a blessing in disguise for us: All my worries about being stuck with a "starting" QB whose play was too bad to keep but who's contract was to big to end disappeared the moment Oz signed his deal with Houston. I totally understand why he did the STUPID thing he did though.

Wtf are you bitching about now? I liked his answer.

Originally Posted by Jaded

Wtf are you bitching about now? I liked his answer.

Sorry, I thought you meant you liked Falcos answer for why Oz merits criticism. I believe we're in the minority that liked Oz' answer to the reporter. It's easy to see both sides in this, because our QB controversy didn't start last week, nor even the last regular season game of 2015. I do think Oz is cutting off his nose to spite his face though: Even ignoring the records, he'd be WAY better off starting for us than Houston (that's why our records are so different.) Oh, well.

Originally Posted by Joel

Immediately after setting the career TD record and taking a 31 pt home lead late in the 4th against the hapless 2014 Raiders, Manning STILL wouldn't let Oz play—despite the fact he himself was playing with the torn quad that made him so useless in our lone playoff game. Given that, the perennial offseason retirement drama and all the people who said and STILL say Oz "outplayed" Manning this year, I understand Oz' decision.

I recall a different game to close out the 2014 season. Manning left the game with 5 min and change after a short drive that ended with a punt. The Broncos were up 33-14 at that point - not exactly a 31 point lead. The final 2 TDs were scored by the defense (Tony Carter returned a fumble for TD) and Oz (1yd pass to Virgil Green.)

http://espn.go.com/nfl/boxscore?gameId=400554445

I bet I could bump an older thread than this

Originally Posted by sneakers

I bet I could bump an older thread than this

Talk is cheap.

Wonder how Brocky boy feels seeing that a 7th rounder stepped right into his spot and is shining. Stupid giraffe looking whiner!

Originally Posted by GEM

Wonder how Brocky boy feels seeing that a 7th rounder stepped right into his spot and is shining. Stupid giraffe looking whiner!

I'd guess he'd be kicking himself, until he reviews his bank account....

He's still an idiot IMO.

Originally Posted by BroncoJoe

I'd guess he'd be kicking himself, until he reviews his bank account....

He's still an idiot IMO.

**** his bank account. Dumb bitch that he is.

Money is great and all, but when you have to step into a locker room with your team mates and coaches and try to justify why you're worth that MUCH money... especially after FAILING to get into the Patriots side of the field until the 4th quarter, against a 3rd STRING QB. It was a great busine$$ move, not a great career move. Big difference.

If a guy truly cares more about money than winning, we are better off without him.

Originally Posted by tripp

Money is great and all, but when you have to step into a locker room with your team mates and coaches and try to justify why you're worth that MUCH money... especially after FAILING to get into the Patriots side of the field until the 4th quarter, against a 3rd STRING QB. It was a great busine$$ move, not a great career move. Big difference.

Just a minor point of business. Os was not playing against the Pats* QB.

He merely performed worse against the Pats* defense than the Pats* offense (missing many of it's key playmakers, IIRC) performed against Houston's defense.