Official Denver Broncos Thread

[Jonsco28]

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Totally agree on Dumervil. In what I've noticed through the first six games is that he doesn't bring it every play. His drive isn't always there, and he is able to be handled by just the opposing tackle. When you watch Miller rush the passer, he is getting after it....hard. Miller demands attention at all times. Dumervil needs to follow suite. I thought that is what this defense was going to be about....pick your poison....Dumervil or Miller. You can't double team both of them, and if you do, you will leave the middle wide open. So far, it turns out they haven't had to double team both of them. Dumervil's motor doesn't run wide open all the time.

**edit - I pretty much just repeated everything you just said **

Get after it on known passing situations, ahead or not. Pressue the QB to make a quick decision. Force the issue. Gamble once in a while, even if it means giving up a big play here and there. That's what opportunistic defenses do. Back in the 80's and 90's, that's what they were. They didn't have dominant defenses by any means, but they made plays. I'd really like to see them get back to that.

I still think they can, but they need to quit being so conservative. They don't have a defense that is strong up the middle. They are smaller, and they can't just dominate an offense by playing a straight-up 4-3. They did a good job on Monday night, but you are right 86...they should have. That Charger line hasn't been good and Dumervil was going up against their back-up LT with Gaither being out.

[TRC]

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I am in total agreement with everything said. Dumervil definitely answered the call, especially after being hammered by the media all week before the game for his lackluster play thus far this season. He definitely had a break in going up against the Chargers' backup undrafted free-agent OT. I just need to see more from him the rest of the way.

The biggest story of that game was Harris' and Carter's play. I am guessing that Porter may be looking over his shoulder this week in practice. Champ is still a stud... other than a couple of plays in the 4th Quarter, Malcom Flloyd was pretty much shut down and a non-factor. I believe that if teams decide to test Bailey, Denver will have more turnovers and get off the field on 3rd downs more often. It is great to see that Denver finally has depth at the DB positions.

Any predictions for the Saints game?

[Jonsco28]

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The Saints always concern me because they are so explosive. It appears they are starting to get their legs underneath them a bit. They are still totally one dimesional, and their defense is horrible. Manning has carved up far stouter defenses than what the Saints are goint to trot out there, so I really like Denver's chances. Denver is favored by 6.5 points, which I find a little suprising. It will be interesting to see how Denver looks following the bye. They are fully rested, not to mention healthy.

This is another big game. A lot has been made following the MNF comeback about how the Broncos are now going to cruise to the AFC West title. I say slow your row. If you look at the next three weeks, Denver could very easily be in the same position a month from now when they face the Chargers again. SD has three very winnable games leading up to that re-match. Denver doesn't. Denver can win all three, but if they don't pick it up and start playing consistently good football, they could find themselves looking up at the Chargers once again going into week 11. I think the Chargers will hammer the Browns this weekend and wipe away the bad taste in their mouth from their collapse against Denver.

[Broncos86]

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And now for something completely unexpected. On ESPN Insider, one columnist proclaims the Broncos as the AFC's best. Part of the rationale comes from where the Broncos are ranked here: http://footballoutsiders.com/stats/teameff

[TRC]

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And now for something completely unexpected. On ESPN Insider, one columnist proclaims the Broncos as the AFC's best. Part of the rationale comes from where the Broncos are ranked here: http://footballoutsiders.com/stats/teameff

I read that article too and thought it was quite premature. Denver definitely has quite a few kinks to work out before anyone can crown them AFC champs. The author made some good points as Denver has pretty much beat themselves moreso than the opponent beating them. Woody Paige had a similar take in his most recent article in the Denver Post yesterday. And Peter King crowned Denver after the Pittsburgh game. I will crown Denver only after they show some consistency and begin to pound inferior teams early in games... starting with the Saints.

http://www.denverpost.com/paige/ci_21819171/woody-paige-broncos-vs-giants-peyton-eli-super-bowl

[Broncos86]

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Yeah, I feel the same way. Right now, I feel the Texans are still the team to beat in the AFC.

[Jonsco28]

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I read that article too and thought it was quite premature. Denver definitely has quite a few kinks to work out before anyone can crown them AFC champs. The author made some good points as Denver has pretty much beat themselves moreso than the opponent beating them. Woody Paige had a similar take in his most recent article in the Denver Post yesterday. And Peter King crowned Denver after the Pittsburgh game. I will crown Denver only after they show some consistency and begin to pound inferior teams early in games... starting with the Saints.
http://www.denverpost.com/paige/ci_2...eli-super-bowl

Crowning them AFC champs?!?! Are you talking about crowning them as favorites to win the AFC? Either way...we are a long ways from the end of the season. Articles like the one you referenced and this one...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1380454-denver-broncos-why-they-will-win-the-rest-of-their-games-this-year

are all over the place and are way too premature in my opinion. Like I said, everyone is trending towards putting Denver on a pedestal following one comeback win against a mediocre Charger team. They haven't shown any signs of consistency yet, at least not in a good way.

[SkeeterJD]

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It would not surprise me in the least if the Saints went a different direction this week and ran the ball heavily against Denver's defense. You would have to believe that Denver is game planning aginst Brees beating them through the air (which he most certainly can - 18TD's in 6 games is rather impressive). The Saints are pretty much one dimensional as it is and you would think that would play into Denver's pass rushing defense scheme rather well. That's why that scares me a little if the Saints decide to focus on the run more, catching Denver off guard.

The 6.5 spread I thought was a little high. I think Denver wins but they don't cover.

Denver 38
Saints 34

[Jonsco28]

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Made the roadie to Denver. Going to the game tonight!

Go Broncos!

[Broncos86]

Made the roadie to Denver. Going to the game tonight!

Go Broncos!

Right on, stay warm!

[TRC]

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Great win! Finally...4 quarters of solid play other than the McGahee fumble. Denver put their foot on the Saints' throat and didn't let up. Great job!

The San Diego loss in the Dog Pound was nice also.

[Broncos86]

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Joe Mays is likely done for the season: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/85...on-report-says

DJ Williams' return to the Broncos will be quite timely (and needed).

When we went up 14-7, I told my wife: "Okay, time to see if all the hype about playing with a lead is true." It's true. Our defense put the hurt on the Saints. Going into this game, Drew Brees was averaging 350 yards/game. Averaging! Peyton is second with just over 300/game.

A very impressive, all around win by the Broncos. I expected our offense to do what it did (530 yards total), but I didn't expect our defense to play like that. Very exciting, I hope we can take that confidence into Cincy and dominate.

I was worried about Peyton's thumb until I saw the cut. Once I realized it was just kinda smashed a bit, I felt better. Hyperextended or dislocated fingers are issues. Bloodied-up fingers? Nah.

[Jonsco28]

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It's always great to witness a Broncos' win after a 14 hour drive. Believe me... it's a horrible and long trip back when they lose.

I agree - very impressive win. It was nice to see the Broncos put together a complete game. I think we are finally seeing the team come together on both sides of the ball. The defense has started to gel under Del Rio, and Manning and the offense are becoming more and more comfortable each and every week.

How awesome was it for the defense to hold the mighty Saints offense to 1/12 on third downs? Very nice. Woodyard is really playing well, and he won AFC defensive player of the week with his effort.

[Jonsco28]

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DJ opens up to the media:

http://milehighsports.com/2012/11/02...s-up-publicly/

I have to look at myself on this one with regards to my carved perception of DJ Williams. My view of him has always been rather negative. Fair? Maybe, maybe not. I don't know him any better than any other player. I am hoping he can come back to the Broncos and reinsert himself as a force and help this team, as well as repair his image.

[Broncos86]

When DJ comes back, the fans will forget everything if he makes plays. People won't say a thing if he goes out and plays like we know he can.

If Michael Vick and do what he did and come back from it, DJ will be fine. Rothlisberger can assault a girl and he's fine. And now that Mays is out for the season, Williams will be needed. The NFL is polarizing, and people love redemption stories.

Good win today. I was a bit concerned our guys were flat and took the Bengals lightly. To get a win today was great. Decker played well, and it was good to see Bailey get a pick. I'm telling ya, teams are testing Champ to make sure he's still worthy of being feared.