Denver Broncos

[Green Habit]

Broncos fans, are you guys at all worried about your defense? Because it is one thing to throw up 50 on the Cowboys' D which isn't very good, but what about later on, in the postseason against better defenses?

Like I said, there's been a lot of injured/missing personnel that it's tough to gauge. Once Von and (presumably) Champ come back by the Indy game, we'll get a better idea. Not sure how long (if at all) Woodyard and Harris could be out, but if they are that will hurt. In Harris's case, you could immediately tell that he was seeing stars when he got hit, so I'm worried that it's a concussion that could take a while to recover.

[doug rr]

as frustrated as I was yesterday regarding the defense I have to admit I was never worried about losing the game

[Green Habit]

as frustrated as I was yesterday regarding the defense I have to admit I was never worried about losing the game

Really? That game was a classic "whoever has the ball last wins" type of game. Unless it went into overtime, and then it would have been decided by the coinflip.

[doug rr]

as frustrated as I was yesterday regarding the defense I have to admit I was never worried about losing the game

Really? That game was a classic "whoever has the ball last wins" type of game. Unless it went into overtime, and then it would have been decided by the coinflip.

yep it was a weird feeling that I've never really had watching the broncos for 40 years..

[clavian]

Broncos fans, are you guys at all worried about your defense? Because it is one thing to throw up 50 on the Cowboys' D which isn't very good, but what about later on, in the postseason against better defenses?

Like I said, there's been a lot of injured/missing personnel that it's tough to gauge. Once Von and (presumably) Champ come back by the Indy game, we'll get a better idea. Not sure how long (if at all) Woodyard and Harris could be out, but if they are that will hurt. In Harris's case, you could immediately tell that he was seeing stars when he got hit, so I'm worried that it's a concussion that could take a while to recover.

Given that it was a "track meet" type of game, I can't put too much stock in their defensive performance, but I'd be lying if I said it didn't concern me. Similar to how that INT overshadowed Romo's amazing game, it also overshadowed Denver's pathetic showing on defense. I know they were missing some guys, but especially towards the end of the game it seemed like they missed a lot of assignments. The middle of the field was repeatedly wide open, the corners kept getting burned, and they didn't get very consistent pressure on Romo.

Up to this point they've been solid, and 1 game is probably not enough to sound the alarms, but their defensive gaffes reminded me way too much of the Baltimore game. Fortunately their offense can put up points at a downright terrifying rate.

[Green Habit]

LOL at Jason Garrett totally botching that and not letting them score a TD on third down.

The LOL-ing continues:

[MitchCumstein]

We need a high school coach or something to remind our punt returners not to try to return it from inside the 10. Welker did the same thing week 1.

[MitchCumstein]

Worst half of Broncos football since the first half against Atlanta last year. They look absolutely rattled.

[MitchCumstein]

They beat themselves tonight. Stupid penalties, Ronnie EFFING Hillman, and am I the only one wondering why they went for two when they did? All credit to the Colts. Their D showed up big time, but this game was frustrating. Undisciplined football.

[scrub12]

Ronnie Hillman looks like a blown pick. It's hard to play running back in the NFL if you can't block OR hold onto the football.

[doug rr]

oh well...I see the Luck run on 3rd and 11 as the game changer...Too bad to see Reggie Wayne out for the year

[clavian]

I hate to take anything away from Indy because they are looking more and more like a legit contender, but Denver did an awful lot to lose that game. It was one stupid mistake after another.

[Green Habit]

To pile on, Robert Mathis made it clear that Clady > Clark.

I wouldn't be so bummed out by this loss if wasn't for the fact that the freaking Chiefs keep winning. It's really going to suck if the Broncos have an excellent record but get stuck with the #5 seed. That's a rule that I've long said needs to change.

(And yes, I know what happened in the 1997 season. It would be sweet if history repeated itself there, but I don't want to have to count on that.)

[clavian]

To pile on, Robert Mathis made it clear that Clady > Clark.

I wouldn't be so bummed out by this loss if wasn't for the fact that the freaking Chiefs keep winning. It's really going to suck if the Broncos have an excellent record but get stuck with the #5 seed. That's a rule that I've long said needs to change.

(And yes, I know what happened in the 1997 season. It would be sweet if history repeated itself there, but I don't want to have to count on that.)

In all honesty, I'd almost prefer the Chiefs to win the division. Maybe I'm crazy, but bye weeks scare me in the playoffs. I'd rather see them play with some hunger in a Wildcard game and build some momentum.

[Green Habit]

To pile on, Robert Mathis made it clear that Clady > Clark.

I wouldn't be so bummed out by this loss if wasn't for the fact that the freaking Chiefs keep winning. It's really going to suck if the Broncos have an excellent record but get stuck with the #5 seed. That's a rule that I've long said needs to change.

(And yes, I know what happened in the 1997 season. It would be sweet if history repeated itself there, but I don't want to have to count on that.)

In all honesty, I'd almost prefer the Chiefs to win the division. Maybe I'm crazy, but bye weeks scare me in the playoffs. I'd rather see them play with some hunger in a Wildcard game and build some momentum.

I don't want Manning's calls at the LOS to be muddled in the playoffs at Arrowhead.

[spike]

To pile on, Robert Mathis made it clear that Clady > Clark.

I wouldn't be so bummed out by this loss if wasn't for the fact that the freaking Chiefs keep winning. It's really going to suck if the Broncos have an excellent record but get stuck with the #5 seed. That's a rule that I've long said needs to change.

(And yes, I know what happened in the 1997 season. It would be sweet if history repeated itself there, but I don't want to have to count on that.)

In all honesty, I'd almost prefer the Chiefs to win the division. Maybe I'm crazy, but bye weeks scare me in the playoffs. I'd rather see them play with some hunger in a Wildcard game and build some momentum.

I don't want Manning's calls at the LOS to be muddled in the playoffs at Arrowhead.

[Green Habit]

[Green Habit]

OK, Elway & Co., the stakes have been raised. Pressure is on you to make this the best season ever in my eyes.

[Green Habit]

Get well soon, Foxy. I'm guessing that JDR will be the interim coach in the meantime.

[spike]

i know it's cold out there, but i'm starting to think there's something pretty wrong with peyton these past few weeks.