Blueprint to Victory executed perfectly.

by The Gun Young on Nov 16, 2008 2:18 PM MST Comment 25 comments

The blueprint to victory (I posted earlier) was executed to perfection:

The Broncos got a lead.

The Broncos stopped their run game (3.3 yards per rush)

The Broncos forced Ryan to throw 30+ times.

The Broncos did not turn the ball over.

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So, the Falcons still have not won more than two in a row.

Every one of the Falcon's losses have come after a home victory.

Every one of the Falcon's losses have involved Ryan throwing 30+ times, and Turner being held below 100 yards rushing.

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Some of our injuries have been blessings. Woodyard, Larsen, Hillis, Bell are all players.

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TGY...

Succinct and straight to the point.
Clady also clearly won his battle with Abraham which gave Jay a great pocket.
We won all the battles we needed to win.

Those that cant coach, compete!
Failing to plan is planning to fail.

by boydy2669 on Nov 16, 2008 2:26 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

I knew Clady was going to be special--but I never expected him to be one of the best so fast--many all-pros are in his future.

The best defense is a good defense!
And last week's young players. Yes!

by Mike Clark on Nov 16, 2008 2:43 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah Mike...

Both the Ryans should at least be considered for the Pro Bowl. They have handled some of the games best with ease.
I am pretty happy with both Clady and Harris….actually, I am bloody estatic!

Those that cant coach, compete!
Failing to plan is planning to fail.

by boydy2669 on Nov 16, 2008 2:46 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

I agree

The best defense is a good defense!
And last week's young players. Yes!

by Mike Clark on Nov 16, 2008 2:47 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Abraham had troubles

with both Ryans. He moved to Harris’s side early in the game and couldn’t get through there either!

"It's all over Fat Man" - Tom Jackson to John Madden 1977 AFC Championship Game

"I love your analysis of our team. Its kinda like watching a spider monkey trying to figure out a jar of peanuts.. you know whats going on.. you know whats in there, but to actually figure it out, is just a bit beyond your mental skills..."
- Bronco Dano

by DesertBroncoFan on Nov 17, 2008 11:47 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Great game

One of the most enjoyable games I’ve seen for a while. It was so nice to see the Broncos play mistake-free football as well with Cutler checking down. The return of the running game was also pleasing and there are signs that the line is getting into the ZB groove.

The LB situation is pleasing but problematic, considering the OLB spots are, for all intents and purposes, locked up. I think Webster is the most eminently replaceable, but what to do with Woodyard? If he doesn’t go at MLB, there’s no room for him and I can’t see him as a SAM. If this success continues, we’ll also be able to chalk MLB off of our shopping list next year which would be extremely fortunate. Larsen’s played so well with his opportunities so far, but I’d like to see a little more before I’m willing to say that he’s my guy. Woodyard may also be in the MLB running as well, and his pace will definitely give him a bit of an edge. Either way, we’re incredibly fortunate to have found two guys like those two in the 5th and CFA pool respectively.

by Muse_Cubed on Nov 16, 2008 2:37 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

Hey Muse...

I think this might be Boss done with Denver. WW will stay strong side LB….they wont use him at MLB as he is too small. Leave Larsen at MLB, and DJ will come in for WInborn. I hope they rotate Winborn in though…he is playing better every week and this might takes some pressure off DJ.
Nice post.

Those that cant coach, compete!
Failing to plan is planning to fail.

by boydy2669 on Nov 16, 2008 2:41 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

We can useWinborn as a situational LB or an OLB in a 3-4.

If we fully commit to the 3-4 in the off season, we would be looking at an LB corps of Winborn, DJ, Larsen, and Woodyard. The only downside to that is that we would be moving DJ again, this time to an MLB in a 3-4.

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by papigrande on Nov 16, 2008 3:11 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

I agree, in a 4-3, Winborn would come in.

Both Bailey’s might be trade bate in the off season, and Niko will have to take a pay cut or else get cut. Maybe if we trade both Bailey’s we can get more draft picks to move up and take a stud DL.

by The Gun Young on Nov 16, 2008 4:14 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Winborn and K2 are good for depth

Webster might be kept for depth, not sure what the Broncos should do with Boss. He has always been productive when healthy, but he has also always been injured. Maybe he should become a Denver RB, he certainly has the injury profile.

by Arctic Bronco on Nov 16, 2008 4:20 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Yesterday's Lineup was:

Winborn – SAM
Larsen – MIKE
Woodyard – WILL

I can see Winborn staying in since he’s been backing up Boss (who may be out of a job). The problem is what to do with Woody when DJ comes back and we can only hope that Slowik/Shanny keep Larsen at MLB when Webster is healed (maybe Nate can take Spencer’s place on ST).

"It's all over Fat Man" - Tom Jackson to John Madden 1977 AFC Championship Game

by DesertBroncoFan on Nov 17, 2008 11:52 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

This may have been Cutlers best managed game.

The best defense is a good defense!
And last week's young players. Yes!

by Mike Clark on Nov 16, 2008 2:41 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

Agreed. I was very impressed. One turnover in two games = 2 road wins.

"It doesn't dissipate" ~ Mike Shanahan

Cutler's 4th qtr/OT game winning drives: 6

by weazel on Nov 16, 2008 6:57 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

and that turnover was BMarsh's fault

he even admitted it!

"It's all over Fat Man" - Tom Jackson to John Madden 1977 AFC Championship Game

by DesertBroncoFan on Nov 17, 2008 11:53 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Agreed. I was very impressed. One turnover in two games = 2 road wins.

"It doesn't dissipate" ~ Mike Shanahan

Cutler's 4th qtr/OT game winning drives: 6

by weazel on Nov 16, 2008 6:57 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

did we actually see

cutler checking down, fake pumping, and looking off receivers?

this was a really great game to watch.

still had trouble on 3rd down (both sides of the ball), and still a little precarious on some plays.

the future is bright. Go Broncos!

by denver_diaspora on Nov 16, 2008 3:11 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

I agree--not his best stats--but the best 'making sure it wasn't his fault' that I've seen this year

The best defense is a good defense!
And last week's young players. Yes!

by Mike Clark on Nov 16, 2008 5:43 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Biggest 3rd down problem on Offense

was trying to be too cute!

Hillis was pounding the ball getting the yards so what do we do on third and short? Some gimmicking thing with Royal running a weird end around getting stuffed for a loss and using our speedster running back (Tater Bell) who runs into the back of the line for no gain.

The trickeration has got to stop when we need the yards that we are perfectly capable of picking up using the power rush!

"It's all over Fat Man" - Tom Jackson to John Madden 1977 AFC Championship Game

by DesertBroncoFan on Nov 17, 2008 11:56 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

3rd downs calls had a few head scratchers.

Like the first time we had 3rd and 1, and we run Tatum? Makes not sense. Hillis should be the short yardage ball carrier.

Then on another 3rd and short we run a reverse for the second time in a row? Come on man, you can’t do that two times in a row, and why get cute on 3rd down? Do what we do best on third down, let Cutler have a roll out run pass option.

If we convert those two third downs, we probably would have scored more, and out defense would not have been on the field so long.

by The Gun Young on Nov 16, 2008 4:18 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

running Tatum wasn't the problem--running Tatum dowm the middle on his first run---that was the problem.

The best defense is a good defense!
And last week's young players. Yes!

by Mike Clark on Nov 16, 2008 5:44 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

You hit the last sentence right on the button.

I am very pleased with the way this team has pulled together with all the injuries this year. When this happens, you really find out who you have and what they are made of. We have definatly come together as a team and I think it was in the locker room during halftime against the Browns. It is very good to see this team come together, especially on the road.

"It doesn't dissipate" ~ Mike Shanahan

Cutler's 4th qtr/OT game winning drives: 6

by weazel on Nov 16, 2008 6:58 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

different from last week

same heart, for sure, but this win, to me has more validity to it. i mean, a win is a win, but on a scale of wins, this one tells us more about the team than last week did. last week was all heart. gameplan went to crap, injuries, rookies more common then the herp in thailand… but we wanted it more than a browns team in turmoil.

this week we had that same heart, same rookies, but those rookies had a great gameplan that was well executed. they played a team that practiced monday to prep for this weekend.

what im sayin is this week we saw a taste of this teams future. some pretty good ball, ya know?

by denver_diaspora on Nov 16, 2008 8:04 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

diaspora--what a great truth! Not only did we have all the rookies we ended up with last week--they followed a game plan--our team has a future!

The best defense is a good defense!
And last week's young players. Yes!

by Mike Clark on Nov 16, 2008 8:13 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Ryan's Hope

Both the Ryans should at least be considered for the Pro Bowl. They have handled some of the games best with ease.
I am pretty happy with both Clady and Harris….actually, I am bloody estatic!

I agree. I am voting for both of them and either Jake Long or Joe Thomas for the Pro Bowl at OT for the AFC.

by PABroncofan on Nov 17, 2008 12:21 AM MST reply actions 0 recs

Broncos Defense

The D was great. Remember Chicago at Atlanta a few weeks ago, when they scored and went up by a point. Bears kicked off with 11 seconds left, and Atlanta managed enough yards to get the winning FG. Yesterday, Atlanta got the ball back with 4 minutes and couldn’t score. Granted, they needed a TD but still.

He had read the inscription on the gates of Busyrane–‘Be bold’; and on the second gate–‘Be bold, be bold, and evermore be bold’; and then again had paused well at the third gate–‘but not too bold.’" RW Emerson

by bradley on Nov 17, 2008 9:02 AM MST reply actions 0 recs