Thread: Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders: Speaking out is what leaders do.

The Afternoon Drive with Eric Goodman and Les Shapiro discussed recent comments made by offensive players regarding the, well, lack of offensive points production by the Denver Broncos through two games.

“Some have tried to create controversy of the comments, but really this is what we should expect from leaders. It's their job to admit mistakes and talk about how to get better. In a few days, it will be time for them to back their words up with performance.

Former Broncos safety, Nick Ferguson, agrees and applauds the way both Sanders and Thomas handled things. We're just not used to the wide receivers being the voice of the offense.”

Link to AD podcast and Nick Ferguson's comments:

http://www.milehighreport.com/2016/9...hat-leaders-do

A leader publically turns red zone issues into complaining about their own lack of stats?

Bullshit.

Originally Posted by Jaded

A leader publically turns red zone issues into complaining about their own lack of stats?

Bullshit.

Has he ever done that? Why don't you give the guy the benefit of the doubt?

He's always been a team guy.

Originally Posted by Al Wilson 4 Mayor

Has he ever done that? Why don't you give the guy the benefit of the doubt?

He's always been a team guy.

First of all, Sanders has been throwing little tantrums over poorly thrown passes since he got here, I love the dude, but it's pathetic.

As for DT, after this game (a win) a question about red zone issues turned into a platform to vent about the fact that "the best WR duo in the NFL" has zero "100 yard games".

It was only then that this became a narrative about their involvement in the offense as a whole, but it started out with a question about red zone issues.

I'm not telling them how to feel, I'm judging their role as leaders and how they are handling this. Point of fact, Rod Smith was on with Big Al and D-Mac, said he has no problem with being selfish but took issue with how today's athletes carry themselves.

Bol Al and Stink both think it's selfish and bullshit.

I'm just turned off by it, always have been.

Silver quoted another anonymous player as saying "it's like they're wasting their money" with DT/Sanders, as if to say that the only thing the Broncos pay them for is 100 yard games. Apparently DT/Sanders instinct as leaders is to let the world know they're less than satisfied.

Tell us what you really think about it and don't hold back this time.

Originally Posted by Dapper Dan

Tell us what you really think about it and don't hold back this time.

Rock n roll. I think that in a game often determined by emotion, Thomas falls short. I'll take Sanders any day of the week.

Thomas, who is a superior player, often seems disinterested. Maybe it is my perception, but I do't think it goes unnoticed.

Give me Sanders.

About ten years ago, my favorite soccer team signed a Dutch player, a great player. But he never played with the Scottish heart shown by those without the Dutch guy's ability.... The fans never took to him until another player told him at least pretend to try for all the balls he deemed a lost cause etc etc.... The fans ended up loving him

Fans are stupid and fickle, but long after the player has gone, retired on his millions, those fickle fans will still be spending their wages following that team.

I think players should be aware of what fans want and at least try to appease them.

Imagine dt showed that heart....i wonder how much slack he would get on his next drop

Originally Posted by Valar Morghulis

About ten years ago, my favorite soccer team signed a Dutch player, a great player. But he never played with the Scottish heart shown by those without the Dutch guy's ability.... The fans never took to him until another player told him at least pretend to try for all the balls he deemed a lost cause etc etc.... The fans ended up loving him

Fans are stupid and fickle, but long after the player has gone, retired on his millions, those fickle fans will still be spending their wages following that team.

I think players should be aware of what fans want and at least try to appease them.

Imagine dt showed that heart....i wonder how much slack he would get on his next drop

Amen Dave!

I don't know personally what drives DThomas, but I love ESanders enthusiasm.

What do you want him to do? Take a screen pass 50 yards downfield? Fight for a first down? He does these things.

Emmanuel Sanders stretches out horizontally to make a catch time and time again.
He unselfishly puts his body on the line for the team over and over again.
Sanders knows he will take a big hit and still makes the catch.

I'm with Canmore, can't say that I know what makes DT tick but when he's on, he's on and then some.
Emmanuel Sanders definitely plays with all heart.
The dude makes me cringe the way he lays his body out.
That has to inspire his teammates. That is leadership by example.
I pray Emmanuel continues to hold up. Hits he takes are insane.

I think a lot of it is how good DT is. He makes difficult shit look easy. He's a tall, lanky dude. Sanders is smaller than me.

Originally Posted by Jaded

Silver quoted another anonymous player as saying "it's like they're wasting their money" with DT/Sanders, as if to say that the only thing the Broncos pay them for is 100 yard games. Apparently DT/Sanders instinct as leaders is to let the world know they're less than satisfied.

To some degree i understand Silver. You would think with the duo we have that it should be rather easy for them to put up big numbers constantly. But, we are also at the mercy of a very young QB (last year we had a young QB and a aging one who was far from his prime) so they cant throw the ball to themselves at this point. As frustrated as i get with DT at times i have to remember the good things that he does do like in the last game with the Colts. Him stretching out for that first down late in the game was HUGE to winning that game. Sometimes even the small things matter most and unfortunately we will have to survive the growing pains until we have a QB who can catch up to the talent we have on the field.

Originally Posted by Dapper Dan

I think a lot of it is how good DT is. He makes difficult shit look easy. He's a tall, lanky dude. Sanders is smaller than me.

Remember the time you met Sanders

Originally Posted by Valar Morghulis

Remember the time you met Sanders

How could I forget!