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Category Broncos Falcons
Score 24 20
Rushing Yards
124 114
Passing Yards
208 250
Total Yards 332 364
T.O.P 26:18

33:42


Guts, Heart, Determination. All three can be used to talk about our football team. Other teams and fans will talk about injuries and use them as an excuse. We will not.  We will only persevere and overcome.  The Denver Broncos were 4-4, coming off a tough home loss to the Miami Dolpins.  A season was on the brink.  People were questioning the coach, the quarterback, the stat wide receiver.  Everything seemed to be caving in on the Broncos.  All hope seemed lost.

Heading into the Cleveland game, many were starting to question Mike Shanahan.  Was his message being tuned out after so many years in the same locker room?  After falling behind by 13 in the 2nd half to the Browns, things looked bleak.  Then, like the Phoenix, the Broncos rose from the fiery ashes of a season on the brink and beat the Browns. 

Today, with the injuries continuing to pile up.  With a rookie 7th round draft pick forced to start on offense AND defense, the Broncos once again rose form the ashes, on the road, and snatched victory from the grasps of their opponents.  It wasn't pretty, but it was a W.  The Broncos had everything working against them, injuries, mental mistakes by young players, and "The Streak".  Teams traveling from the MST or PST and playing a game at 1:00PM EST had lost 15 games in a row.  Make that record 1-15, as the Broncos got it done.

The Broncos sit at 6-4, and at the end of the day, when we convene for MHR Radio Postgame, it could be a 2 game lead in the AFC West with 6 games to go.  Oakland comes to town next week, while the Chargers host Indy.  Much more to be made about those games this week.  Until then, talk about a huge win right here, as well as the Chargers/Steelers.

NOTE:  A Tip of the MHR cap to Dave the Falconer and everyone at The Falcoholic for a great week of cross-blogging.  It was a pleasure to cross-blog with such a classy fan-base.

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Uh-oh

The last two games, which I haven’t watched, we have won.

This isn’t good for my prospects of watching any more games this year.

Blast and botheration.

by Silverblood on Nov 16, 2008 2:33 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Nope, we aren't letting you off the hook that easy...

Just because you are on another continent is no excuse, we still need you to find a way to watch the game in the UK and teach their fans to be Broncoholics! Share lots of the kool aid with them!

by Arctic Bronco on Nov 16, 2008 2:41 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Silverblood just can't watch until then,

It all starts in the trenches HT 11/11/08

by firstfan on Nov 16, 2008 3:46 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

But but....

/knows it is for good of the team

//ponders

Blast and botheration.

by Silverblood on Nov 16, 2008 5:18 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Fortunately

I just remembered that I didn’t watch that Patriots game either. So I’m saved.

Blast and botheration.

by Silverblood on Nov 16, 2008 3:46 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Off-topic:

I can’t quite read the shirts in the cartoon of your avatar. Any chance you could tell me what they say?

by Hooper on Nov 16, 2008 4:28 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

It's a baseball joke.

The guy screaming, yelling, and having his hair blown back in panic is a Baseball GM. The short, ill-tempered cloud of doom at the doorway is Evil Agent Scott Boras.

Blast and botheration.

by Silverblood on Nov 16, 2008 4:34 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

What time is MHR radio...

Guru, can you post that link again???
Thanks my man!

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

by boydy2669 on Nov 16, 2008 2:50 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

8pm EST

Be there or be square!!

Mountains, forest, sea: these render man fierce, but yet do not destroy the man.

by Jeremy Bolander on Nov 16, 2008 3:43 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks Styg....

where do i find the link?

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

by boydy2669 on Nov 16, 2008 3:53 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Look for it on the main page

10-15 minutes before 8pmEST. See you there.

Mountains, forest, sea: these render man fierce, but yet do not destroy the man.

by Jeremy Bolander on Nov 16, 2008 4:27 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

It's 8 PM EST...

And the post is not there……. Why?

His Highness, The Duke of Juke, Fast Easy Eddie Casino Crown Royale With Cheese!

by papigrande on Nov 16, 2008 6:01 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Clady and Royal were a given

but who woulda thunk the likes of Hillis (6th), Larsen (7th), and Woodyard (UFA) would have starred in a game?

Never argue with a fool, lest you take on his appearance. - my daddy

by AZDynamics on Nov 16, 2008 2:51 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

you have it opposite

Larsen was drafted in the sixth and hillis in the 7th

by gnarlybroncodude on Nov 16, 2008 5:29 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Seriously....

Kudos to the Goodmans and Shanny.
they did a STELLAR job in the 2008 draft and the pick ups of UFA’s.

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

by boydy2669 on Nov 16, 2008 2:53 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

2006 and 2008 were veritable gold strikes!!

And Moss, Harris, and Thomas are beginning to make 2007 look pretty good, too . . .

Never argue with a fool, lest you take on his appearance. - my daddy

by AZDynamics on Nov 16, 2008 2:59 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

What a great showing by so many young players!

12-4 maybe Baby!! One game at a time!

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

by Mike Clark on Nov 16, 2008 3:02 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

We should win 2 of our next 3.

I’ll give us home wins against Oakland and the Chiefs. Sandwiched in between is a trip to NY to play the Bretts. They sit at 7-3 after a tough win against the Pats. I think that game comes down to whether we get good Brett or bad Brett. Normally I’d say that it is a tough prospect for us to win a game on the east coast, but we’vedone that twicein a row now, so I’ll give us a 50/50 shot at that one. That means that in 3 weeks we should be either 8-5 or 9-4. If we can beat Buffalo at home, which will be another very tough game, we’ll be at 9-5 or 10-4. Then we’d only have to split with SD and CAR to win 10 or 11 games. I think 9 wins will be enough to win the division, so I lovewhere we’re sitting right now.

His Highness, The Duke of Juke, Fast Easy Eddie Casino Crown Royale With Cheese!

by papigrande on Nov 16, 2008 3:08 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Wait a minute--we should win thre of our next three--remember?

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

by Mike Clark on Nov 16, 2008 3:39 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Yes- but we should definitely win 2 of our next 3 at least.

I wouldn’t really mind us dropping a game to NYJ or CAR. But we have to beat OAK, KC, and BUF, and I really want us to beat SD.

His Highness, The Duke of Juke, Fast Easy Eddie Casino Crown Royale With Cheese!

by papigrande on Nov 16, 2008 6:02 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Moss made the key play...

when he beat Tyson Clabo and drew the obvious holding penalty on 2nd and 10. That put the Falcons in a down and distance situation which was really tough for Ryan to pick up. Moss also held up well in the running game, when he was on the field in those situations today.

"I am not one of those who think that coming in second or third is winning." -- Robert F. Kennedy

by Ted Bartlett on Nov 16, 2008 3:04 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

I have to admit

I’m rooting for injuries.

by Future Bronco DC on Nov 16, 2008 3:11 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

How about Shanny...

calling three pitchouts on that last series to Tatum “Samsonite” Bell, who’d barely been in camp for a week! That takes some cojones. A gutty win, after we made enough painful mistakes to lose this game. My hat’s off to the young guys on defense, PHillis tiptoing the sideline, and Jay making a couple big throws…

"You're slow. You're not a running back, and you're not a running back for a reason."
The Shanahan

by Broncs Cheer on Nov 16, 2008 3:18 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

careful with that nickname of peyton "the hill" hillis

too close to phillip “syphillis, phillis, the syph, cry me a” rivers

by denver_diaspora on Nov 16, 2008 3:44 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

I wish we could have traded Webster early in the season when he might have had value

Webster and our 7th for a 6th would have been nice. Oh well, at least Webster will be an experienced backup. His big plays were outweighed by his wild flailing, he just can’t read his keys.

by Arctic Bronco on Nov 16, 2008 4:00 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

I have said all along...

He will be great on special teams…but MLB should be the Stormin Mormon!

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

by boydy2669 on Nov 16, 2008 4:12 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Back from the game..

Now THAT was fun!

First Broncos game was a close, hard-fought victory.

Thought the game was over when we dropped a sure pick-6 on ATL’s last drive, but thankfully the team came through.

Pretty good amount of Denver fans at the game, all sprinkled throughout the dome.

by Hobnail_Boot on Nov 16, 2008 3:50 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

I would be so glad if keeping DEN from claiming Bennett would bite SD on the butt, when

Bell starts doing good… It pains me to say that, but now he is a Bronco and I am behind him this year…

by isiddiqi on Nov 16, 2008 4:15 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

testing 1...2..3....

I’m having problems posting.

GO BRONCOS!!!

by UnarmingMermaid on Nov 16, 2008 4:25 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

hmmm...that one worked.

I think I’ve got it resolved.

GO BRONCOS!!!

by UnarmingMermaid on Nov 16, 2008 4:25 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

What I wanted to say is...

We have a conundrum with Woodyard. He’s the kind of player that you want to get on the field. However, we want DJ at Will when he’s healthy. I don’t think Woodyard is strong enough in pass coverage to move to SAM. Larsen is killing it at MLB. How do we get Woodyard on the field? I know he played some safety in college; however, I doubt he’s fast enough to be an effective NFL safety.

GO BRONCOS!!!

by UnarmingMermaid on Nov 16, 2008 4:28 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

I think Woodyard ran in the 4.4s at the combine

That is just straight line speed. I don’t know if he has the lateral quickness and change of direction ability to play SS. What have the rest of you seen re: his pass coverage abilities?

by Arctic Bronco on Nov 16, 2008 4:56 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Wodyard is money

He’s got some learning to do at LB but he’s having a great year. He’s usually on the field with special teams, where he’s made some key plays this year. I think they’ll find a way to get him on the field.

by TheMastermind on Nov 16, 2008 6:18 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Woodyard

I say they let him spell weak and strong-side LB. I can’t see moving him to SAF, but he is money for sure!

by sadaraine on Nov 17, 2008 9:35 AM MST up reply actions   0 recs

For what it's worth

the Broncos own the NFC South so far and can complete the sweep when we play Carolina later this season. Many “experts” give say that’s one of the toughest divisions in football. Well, what does that say about us then? Hmm…

I wish Woody Paige was our coach!

by bcfunk on Nov 16, 2008 4:26 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Ward is the Steelers version of Rod Smith

WRs who are good blockers are team first players.

by Arctic Bronco on Nov 16, 2008 5:04 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

exactly

i’ve been calling ward “rod smith jr.” for years. awesome player

hear me, perpetrators of bread crime, your punishment is at hand.
taste my blintzkrieg!

by davecheffy on Nov 17, 2008 12:07 AM MST up reply actions   0 recs

And...

That’s why John Bunting got fired…

Well that, and the fact that he couldn’t win any games. I was hoping he could hold on a bit longer, since he was a horrible coach and unc is my school’s main rival.

by hai17 on Nov 16, 2008 6:36 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Well now what will the Chargers have to complain about?

You have to appreciate their creativity, maybe the slowdown in the auto industry caused the Charger fans in Pennslyvania to move away?

by Arctic Bronco on Nov 16, 2008 5:19 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

they will find something...it was too cold, we had to travel to the east coast

take the sand out of the gina

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by irish1611 on Nov 16, 2008 5:20 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

We are now two games up and headed to the SuperBowl

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

by Mike Clark on Nov 16, 2008 5:20 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

mr optimistic!

The Ralphie Report - Shoulder to Shoulder...All Colorado Buffaloes on SBNation - http://www.ralphiereport.com/

by irish1611 on Nov 16, 2008 5:21 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Troy

Just ruined a historic NFL moment! It would have been the first time 11-10 was the final score. Darn.

by Greyson on Nov 16, 2008 5:22 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

I know--I hated that last play!!

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

by Mike Clark on Nov 16, 2008 5:23 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

wow it ended up 11-10 after all

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

by Mike Clark on Nov 16, 2008 5:27 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

lol-

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

by Mike Clark on Nov 16, 2008 5:24 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Hahahaha nice

by Greyson on Nov 16, 2008 5:24 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Hahah Norv

Has a dirty mouth. Anyone see that?

by Greyson on Nov 16, 2008 5:25 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Hot whine

Copied from the SD blog a couple of minutes ago

“Maybe the Steelers will kick a field goal and the refs will say it was no good even though it was and we’ll win. One of those Bronco-style wins.”

by Arctic Bronco on Nov 16, 2008 5:25 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Phyllis and LT are going to have a group cry

With Antonio Gates later. They will then proceed with their “Denver Sucks” rally

by Greyson on Nov 16, 2008 5:26 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Great news, folks

I’m 12-2 in my picks today. :) Damn that Philly-Cincy tie!

by Greyson on Nov 16, 2008 5:27 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

they really tied!?

was watching that when it was 6 min left in ot…figured someone would get a fg

by Sneaky Sean on Nov 16, 2008 5:30 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Both teams

Were playing too poorly to even get a FG

by Greyson on Nov 16, 2008 5:30 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

cincy missed a late field goal...they had a ton of chances to win

they were 1st and goal from the 6 inch line and didnt score

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by irish1611 on Nov 16, 2008 5:31 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

I hope they implode and go back to sucking forever again

I cant stand them.

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by irish1611 on Nov 16, 2008 5:28 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Not me, I hope they are good enough to have hope

but they continue to under achieve. They actually do have one of the most talented teams in the AFC, in spite of their record.

by Arctic Bronco on Nov 16, 2008 5:29 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

okay, deal

just keep norv turner and they will always underacheive.

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by irish1611 on Nov 16, 2008 5:30 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

+1

I never thought i could despise the chargers so much. hmm?

GO BRONCOS!!!

by UnarmingMermaid on Nov 16, 2008 5:31 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Weird game

Great for us though

Touchdowns win championships?

by 53guys on Nov 16, 2008 5:33 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Chargers are petitioning Congress for a bailout

If several billion bucks aren’t available they will settle for a big bag of excuses

by Arctic Bronco on Nov 16, 2008 5:36 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

lol

Touchdowns win championships?

by 53guys on Nov 16, 2008 5:38 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Solid solid solid

I’m really glad he played well…didn’t fumble, contributed 1/3 of our rushing yards. Bell did great. I’m glad they got him.

by sadaraine on Nov 17, 2008 9:38 AM MST up reply actions   0 recs

I held my breath

every time he touched the ball. Especially in the final drive to kill the clock.

But, I have to admit, he played well. There were a couple of runs where I thought he might pull a groin (given his current level of conditioning) but he popped up every time not grasping his crotch. Maybe the rest of the team needs to take a look at his training regimen (standing behind a counter at a cell phone store must be good for the groin)!

"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 10:52 AM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Two games, but . . .

SD looks to have an easier schedule than the Broncos from here on out . . .

Never argue with a fool, lest you take on his appearance. - my daddy

by AZDynamics on Nov 16, 2008 5:48 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

SD will have to go 5-1 to finish 9-7

All we need is to go 3-3, and 4-2 isn’t unlikely. Nevertheless, it will be a tough race. Eventually SD will play up to their talent level.

by Arctic Bronco on Nov 16, 2008 5:51 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not sure

At this point they seem to be finding ways to lose. Look at how many games they tanked this year in the last series, including ours, this one, last week’s, Carolina’s…..rivers comminted 2 turnovers in 4 seconds a couple of weeks ago in Buffalo. This week he scored 0 TDs and tossed a deep red zone interception.

I will remain concerned about our rematch with them until we win it (thinking positively) but by then SD will be a lost cause unless they create a sea change within themselves.

Larsen for QB...

by Emmett Smith on Nov 16, 2008 6:24 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

wooooooooooooooooohoooooooooooooooo

da boltz lost!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by metalman5050 on Nov 16, 2008 9:21 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

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