Browns Game Review

by broncoboy on Nov 7, 2008 6:29 PM MST Comment 41 comments

Well the Broncos got the job done as all of us expected them to do, and ,of course, I am very pleased about that. Just a few things I was happy with...

Jay Cutler Was Poised: Jay looked calm the whole way through the game. Even though the Broncos were down 13 at the half, Jay was together and poised. He didn't try to force the ball to anyone, or make bad decisions (well except for that ball he should have thrown away that was almost picked off). And when Jay Cutler does this, he will always give us a great chance to win the game.

Eddie Royal (with cheese): Boy did Shanny find a great wide receiver for this offense! The things this kid does for the Broncos is amazing. The slant and go route he ran for the 93 yard touchdown was the momentum changer that gave the Broncos all the confidence to come back and win the game. This kid should definetly win Rookie of the Year.

Peyton Hillis: Peyton has been huge for us these past few games. With Ryan Torain and Selvin Young hurt, the Broncos had no one elsw to turn to. He jumped right in a made an impact for the Broncos. The spotlight of the NFL does not seem to be too big for this guy at all. The 4th and 1 carry on the game winning drive really showed what this kid is made of. Getting hit 3 yards in the backfield and carrying a guy on is back to stretch for the first down shows how punishing and motivated Hillis is. Some people may say, well he had only 24 yards rushing. Peyton Hillis made all of those yards count!!!!

Ryan Torain: Man, this kid was killin' it before he got hurt. He is fast and powerful and had a great 19 yard run. I was thinking to myself, this kid can carry the running game. Well, I guess we will have to wait until next year to see Torain in action again ;(

Wesley Woodyard: W.W. was all over the field against the Browns. How did he go undrafted? Shanny found a great player. He racked up 10 tackles and many of them were for losses. I think he has bright future in Denver.

Tony Scheffler: He went out into the game clearly not 100% and made some of the toughest catches a tight end can make. Not to mention a great throw to Scheff for a 39 yard completion. Way to play with some stones Scheff!

Now there is just two thing that I have a problem with, so I will just go through them quickly because I wanted to focus on the positives.

No Sacks: The Broncos had some pressure on Brady Quinn, and I give him credit for making plays, but we need to get atleast one sack!

Injuries: Wow. four runningbacks on IR, all three starting linebackers hurt, half of the secondary out, the injury bug has bit the Broncos HARD! But to look on the bright side, atleast the O-Line has been healthy. Knock on wood.

Overall, I give the Broncos a solid A-. They rose to the occasion and showed that they might have been down, but they were not out. They proved to the world that their season is not over! Good Job Broncos!!!

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broncoboy--way to make the front page!

And you deserve it—great breakdown of the game, what went on—and the players involved.

The one thing I felt is the passion Woodyard brought to the defense. Last spring I did a little post stating that Woodyard was another Tom Jackson—what do you think?

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

by Mike Clark on Nov 7, 2008 7:18 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

definitely mike

i thought it was awesome when he started jawing with jamal lewis(or winslow. cant remember). it will be very interesting to see how he develops the rest of the season. If he keeps playing like this i think the Broncos could lock him up long-term.

"You play to win the game!"- Herm Edwards

by broncoboy on Nov 8, 2008 8:59 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

I hope they do

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

by Mike Clark on Nov 8, 2008 5:10 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Nice job Broncoboy and good post

You hit everything right on the button in your post and congrats on making the front page.

The injury bug continues to reside in Denver and that meant somebody had to step up and that is exactly what they did…..as a team.

So many times when our defense steps up our offense can’t take advantage by scoring. Yesterday they did and scored on every possession in the second half. The last was doesn’t count since we were knealing to end the game.

We can comeback on the road and yesterday was our proof.

"It doesn't dissipate" ~ Mike Shanahan

Cutler's 4th qtr/OT game winning drives: 5

by weazel on Nov 7, 2008 7:28 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

Good point weazel.

We played as a team. Offense,defense and Special Teams all contributed. Great recap broncoboy and congrats for being elevated to the front page.

That’s ok with me. We’re playing for wins, not media publicity....HT 9/11/08

by firstfan on Nov 7, 2008 7:37 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

It may be the most complete game...

…as a team so far this year. I hope it’s a sign of things to come. I’ve really got to admire the cajones these lesser knowns (future stars) showed.

If this be Hell, let us make the most of it!

by Trinidad Jack on Nov 10, 2008 10:28 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Zappa brought up the PIT game from last year

and the remidner that we got this turnaround on the road, as opposed to the PIT game at home, should be noted.

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

by styg50 on Nov 7, 2008 7:48 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

I was reminded of the PIT game last year...which is why I am not ready to crown their asses just yet. ;-)

If God is not a Bronco fan, then WHY are sunsets Blue and Orange? - Jon Tollerud 5/22/08

by Zappa on Nov 7, 2008 8:06 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Hmm. Let me see if I get this right.

The champion of LaLa land and eternal optomist says:

I am not ready to crown their asses just yet.

Zappa, I love you like a brother!

That’s ok with me. We’re playing for wins, not media publicity....HT 9/11/08

by firstfan on Nov 7, 2008 8:25 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

LOL...you may be right 53

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

by Mike Clark on Nov 7, 2008 9:04 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

lol---don't know how the 53 got in there

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

by Mike Clark on Nov 7, 2008 9:04 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Hey, this isn't the preseason anymore...I gotta be real at some point or you'd have to call me a delusional fader fan.

If God is not a Bronco fan, then WHY are sunsets Blue and Orange? - Jon Tollerud 5/22/08

by Zappa on Nov 8, 2008 1:13 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

how about a delusional Denver fan--but that's just me.

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

by Mike Clark on Nov 8, 2008 5:12 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Why?

Why do you have to start being real now? Isn’t that a big part of the fun of being in LaLa Land. The ship may go down but you’re happy right up till the end?

If this be Hell, let us make the most of it!

by Trinidad Jack on Nov 10, 2008 10:30 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Not that Royal isn't a stud...

But he’d be 3rd on my RotY ballot behind Chris Johnson of the Titans and Matt Ryan of the Falcons.

by SethGrandpa on Nov 7, 2008 8:37 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

you may have a point with Johnson

but no way I’m putting Ryan ahead of Royal

Jason
The Hanging Curve

by poorboywilly on Nov 8, 2008 11:48 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Royal may not be the ROY candidate from our team

Although Royal is an absolute gem and phenomenal for our team, Clady and Hillis could get some consideration. If Hillis becomes our #1 RB and is utilized as he has been the past 2 games, lookout. He may be a consideration!

by Future Bronco DC on Nov 9, 2008 7:51 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Agreed

Keep in mind that there’s no bigger Eddie Royal fan outside of Denver than me, but Matt Ryan is playing like no rookie QB since Dan Marino. Royal’s still up there on my ballot, though.

by Dave the Falconer on Nov 9, 2008 4:55 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Royal has been awesome for us

but I think I would still give the nod to Matt Ryan at this point with Chris Johnson a close second.

Royal with Cheese would be third with Iron Clady a close fourth.

"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 10, 2008 10:55 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Great post Broncoboy!

Styg and Zappa don’t you guys think that the Pit game was just a well played game and we were hoping to use that as momentum and a turning point and that this game was an L that we turned into a W. Learning how to win when you should lose, is the difference between 11-5 and 9-7.

by Steve O' on Nov 7, 2008 8:52 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

I'm hoping this win was the difference between 7-9 and 9-7.

9-7 wins the AFC West I think. 10-6 definitely, but we’d have to beat some quality opponents on the road to get that 10-6 record. If we topple Atlanta next week then 10-6 is a very real possibility. :)

If God is not a Bronco fan, then WHY are sunsets Blue and Orange? - Jon Tollerud 5/22/08

by Zappa on Nov 8, 2008 1:15 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

10-6 baby!!

It was once said that a million monkeys typing at a million computers could reproduce the entire works of Shakespeare. Now, thanks to the internet, we know that is not true.

by papigrande on Nov 8, 2008 8:20 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Doesn't quite have the same ring...how about:

Division Crown baby!

If God is not a Bronco fan, then WHY are sunsets Blue and Orange? - Jon Tollerud 5/22/08

by Zappa on Nov 8, 2008 12:14 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Or:

Division Champion!

I hear it comes with a trophy!

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

by styg50 on Nov 8, 2008 12:35 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks for the support guys!

I had no idea it would be put up on the front page. Wow!

"You play to win the game!"- Herm Edwards

by broncoboy on Nov 7, 2008 9:28 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

you deserve it--thanks

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

by Mike Clark on Nov 7, 2008 9:50 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Well I feel stupid

I completely forgot the game was on Thursday.

Blast and botheration.

by Silverblood on Nov 8, 2008 7:13 AM MST reply actions 0 recs

It was online too

you would have been able to watch it (in theory; I haven’t actually tried nfl.com for any games yet)….

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

by styg50 on Nov 8, 2008 12:36 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

[Mutters]

Well, I blew THAT one.

Blast and botheration.

by Silverblood on Nov 8, 2008 4:28 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

LOL---still have the same sense of humor

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

by Mike Clark on Nov 8, 2008 5:13 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Of course

Black humor (ahem, humour) is part of my very soul. It’s de troof.

Blast and botheration.

by Silverblood on Nov 8, 2008 5:34 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

LOL--don't let the Britts make you practical.

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

by Mike Clark on Nov 8, 2008 5:48 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Nah, I am already an excruciatingly practical person

They had nothing to do with that. But on occasion, I am known to be funky, which they also had nothing to do with, although they did pile me with work so it’s more likely to come out.

Blast and botheration.

by Silverblood on Nov 8, 2008 5:51 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Silver--then just be you--and keep in touch when you can.

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

by Mike Clark on Nov 8, 2008 6:09 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

it sucks

you miss portions of the game because TD, Jamie Dukes (who is a total clown, for a former player he is as unknowledgeable about the game as anyone I have every heard) and the studio host get into coversations. Its irritating

somethings wrong, Trying to conquer these fears i thought were gone. And it's been so long, I'm dying to live in a world i don't belong

by broncfanstuckinsd on Nov 8, 2008 11:32 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Sweet post!

There is only One Moment—this moment—the Eternal Moment of Now

by sirsam on Nov 8, 2008 7:44 AM MST reply actions 0 recs

not so fast my friends...

guys, (gals too) you need to temper all this enthusiasm with a little reality, you might start with watching the first half again if you recorded it.
before I get to the defense, let me ask,
“who is going to run the ball for our broncos, fir the rest of the season?
when are we going to learn that throwing the ball to a ’back is legal in the NFL?
Are we going to continue to allow JC to utilize his mobility, or will we just keep dropping him 7 yards back ,WITH AN EMPTY BACKFIELD, so that every defense knows what he is doing and where to find him?
Why is it taking JC / shanny so long to figure out they need to get OTHER receivers involved, before they start chucking the ball to MARSHALL like he is the only option?
Has JC ever had a discussion or film study about the check down concept?
after you answer yourselves all these questions, move on to our defense.
can you say "ulcer”?
YES, I loved the win and the comeback performance, and its great to be able to enjoy this football week-end with a WIN already tucked under our belts, BUT…
we dont get to play the brownies every week, and Matt Ryan, Michael Turner (remember him/ ) are also bringing a much better “D” to the next , dare I say, "dog fight’ !

Behold the airial juggernaut created in shanahans image.

by chef zambini on Nov 8, 2008 7:45 AM MST reply actions 0 recs

This game also showed the importance of Scheff-money too

When he isn’t on the field for some reason the field doesn’t seem as open. Team’s coverage over the middle becomes a little more tight allowing for Marshall and Royal and Stokedog to get open along the sides…And thats not even considering the fact he made 4 catches for 92 yards….I feel that aside from figuring out the running game (Which is a MUST) we need to keep Scheffler healthy…he just adds so much to the team by being on the field…

"...The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming.."
--Teddy Roosevelt, The Man in the Arena

by Loveland310 on Nov 8, 2008 9:22 AM MST reply actions 0 recs

precisely my theory

I think Hillis filled a nice Scheffeler-esque role in the Miami game, but now we need Hillis in the backfield. Hopefully playing on the injury didn’t prolong it, and the long week can get Scheff back and healthy. We do need him so much.

Jason
The Hanging Curve

by poorboywilly on Nov 8, 2008 11:51 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Good job B Boy,

I love possitive reports! Of course it is a lot easier after a win, LOL. The only thing that bothered me in the article is you mentioning the O line. In the same sentence as Injuries. You notice I just avoided doing that, even at the expence of producing a response with bad grammer ! LOL!

We really need some “Heavy AntiInjBotics” to fight the bug that seams to have hit mile high. Perhaps DOC can come up with the right meds to cure that!

by metalman5050 on Nov 8, 2008 4:27 PM MST reply actions 0 recs