Broncos find a way, beat the Patriots 20-17
by John Bena on Oct 11, 2009 5:38 PM MDT
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PrintIs this the week? Are the Broncos for real now? Matt Prater sure thinks so, and so do the 3700 members of MileHighReport.
Prater's 41-yard field goal in Overtime gave the Broncos a come-from-behind 20-17 win over the New England Patriots. The Broncos are now 5-0 for the first time since 1998 when they won the Super Bowl.
We'll have a lot more about this game tonight. For now, talk about it Broncos fan, your 5-0!
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"spontaneous method of irrational knowledge based on the critical and systematic objectivity of the associations and interpretations of delirious phenomena." - Dalí
Are they for real?
No, we don’t want ‘them’ to know that yet.
"spontaneous method of irrational knowledge based on the critical and systematic objectivity of the associations and interpretations of delirious phenomena." - Dalí
What a game what a loss!
Hey guys, good game. Close all the way, just the way we all thought. Funny thing is that It looked like the Patriots dinking and dunking down the field that last drive. You guys have a tough schedule ahead, good luck.
Keep the faith!
Thx man.. classy post!
Hey look on the bright side.. you won’t face us again this season! Seriously though hope you take the Jets in game 2.. knock that cocky smile off their face..
On an even more side note
I actually felt kind of bad for Bellicheck at the end of the game. It seemed like he really wanted to shake McD’s hand, and that kind of respect was great to see.
Great game, kept my heart pumping the whole way. Good luck to you guys the rest of the season, here is to hoping for the rematch in the playoffs!
Lady, you want me to answer you if this old airplane is safe to fly? Just how in the world do you think it got to be this old?
— Anon
Both optimists and pessimists contribute to the society. The optimist invents the aeroplane, the pessimist the parachute.
— George Bernard Shaw
by Choochoobonewagon on Oct 11, 2009 6:14 PM MDT up reply actions
Ya
I am sure McDaniels talked to him later. Maybe they are having dinner tonight.
When you can do the common things in life in a uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world.
- George Washington Carver
How do you keep the Broncos Humble?
"Just show them the film. Show them the film." - Josh McDaniels
they said on NFL channel that they did shake but the camera didn't catch it
"spontaneous method of irrational knowledge based on the critical and systematic objectivity of the associations and interpretations of delirious phenomena." - Dalí
Belichick and McDaniels had an agreement before the game
The cameras caught the pre-game hug, and both coaches agreed that they would only wave at the end of the game, but not do the handshake.
After the game, Belichick was looking for LaMont Jordan other former players to say a few words to and congratulate. McDaniels caught up with Belichick, Brady and the rest of the team at the buses after his post-game press conference. It’s all good.
Keep the faith!
Tremendous game
Patriots fans are extremely classy group. At least the blogosphere crowd.
But awesome game.
Why does Madden suck at ranking the Broncos so much?
Someone on your board this week said
no matter the outcome, BOT teams would come out of this game stronger for it.
I agree with that!
Take my advice... I'm not using it!
"If you can't be kind, at least have the decency to be vague."
by BroncTastic on Oct 12, 2009 10:35 AM MDT up reply actions
I am giddy, jittery, happy, excited, etc...
this was one of the best games i’ve seen in a loooong time. this was true fun
by RockyMountainHigh on Oct 11, 2009 5:42 PM MDT reply actions
we have a big game coming
SD on monday night, and then the bye week. It would be nice to go into the bye week unbeaten, and SD is weak in enough areas that we could do that.
"spontaneous method of irrational knowledge based on the critical and systematic objectivity of the associations and interpretations of delirious phenomena." - Dalí
A win on MNF in SD
would be HUGE. That would be a statement game and put us 4 games ahead of SD.
2009 NBA Champions L.A Lakers
2009 NBA Finals MVP Kobe Bryant
Won't be easy
but boy would it be nice to beat them on their turf after their bye week. ^^
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by broncosmontana on Oct 11, 2009 7:19 PM MDT up reply actions
Lock it!
Thats where GURU will be sleeping tonight in a locked car! THANK GOODNESS
I would hope you would support who we are. Not, who we are not. Coach Norman Dale "Hoosiers"
by dmitchell624 on Oct 11, 2009 5:51 PM MDT up reply actions
Nice win for your Broncos
Even with the 2 big gifts given to us by ST penalties, we couldn’t get it done. Denver was the better team today.
Blogger at SBNation's Patriots blog, Pats Pulpit
Thanks man.
Classy as your players…. no ill will on the field at all today.
by legendarywalton on Oct 11, 2009 5:43 PM MDT up reply actions
such a great game ! great football all around !
hope everyone on both sides will be okay injury wise ! Patriots are all class !
You are a really classy man to come here and say that.
The Patriots are such warriors, I have so much respect for them.
I would hope you would support who we are. Not, who we are not. Coach Norman Dale "Hoosiers"
by dmitchell624 on Oct 11, 2009 5:52 PM MDT up reply actions
Best game so far this season.
Great game from great competition. And great dialogue this week leading up to it.
- Jason
BTW it was the 'colorful' unis that did if, of course
"spontaneous method of irrational knowledge based on the critical and systematic objectivity of the associations and interpretations of delirious phenomena." - Dalí
Kyle looked special...
But so did the whole team. If you come out better prepared in the second half than you did in the first, you know you’ve got a great coach.
by legendarywalton on Oct 11, 2009 5:43 PM MDT reply actions
that did "it"
"spontaneous method of irrational knowledge based on the critical and systematic objectivity of the associations and interpretations of delirious phenomena." - Dalí
Remind me who wanted Prater thrown under a bus?
The first time he is asked to win a game he wins it…ladies and gentlemen we have our new Jason Elam.
He had me scared
The first half second of the kick it looked like it was curving right, but thankfully it straightened out
we need a poll
Who thought we would be 5 – 0 at this point? Liars.
"spontaneous method of irrational knowledge based on the critical and systematic objectivity of the associations and interpretations of delirious phenomena." - Dalí
I will honestly say
I guaranteed this victory months ago and hopefully my comments are still there to prove it…but I thought we’d be 4-1 with a loss to the Cowboys
by T.Dot_Bronco on Oct 11, 2009 5:51 PM MDT up reply actions
good game all around
special teams were if-y w/ those 2 penalties on patriots’ punts. but the defense was solid AGAIN. and the offense looks like it’s clicking.
bottom line, we’re a really good team. everyone better take notice now.
this will be replayed, of course
"spontaneous method of irrational knowledge based on the critical and systematic objectivity of the associations and interpretations of delirious phenomena." - Dalí
2nd half adjustments are awesome!
So different than the last few years………
I would hope you would support who we are. Not, who we are not. Coach Norman Dale "Hoosiers"
by dmitchell624 on Oct 11, 2009 5:53 PM MDT up reply actions
I feel like I've waited a lifetime for second half adjustments.
by BroncosBassist on Oct 11, 2009 6:25 PM MDT up reply actions
People wanted to make sure broncos were real.
Could Kyle play big? Check
Can the Broncos come from behind? Check
Can the Broncos beat a “real” team? Check
Danny White?
How’s the wrist man? Haven’t seen you since I was a kid!
Don't argue with fools. It's how they reproduce.
by TheMastermind on Oct 12, 2009 2:23 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Begin the crow harvesting...
Jamie Dukes requires A LOT more than the average american man.
by legendarywalton on Oct 11, 2009 5:46 PM MDT reply actions
P.S.
I’m eating mine right now with a side of bittersweet horse radish ;OP
by legendarywalton on Oct 11, 2009 5:47 PM MDT up reply actions
But it tastes good, right?
"Surprised to see you, Captain, though pleased." — from Star Trek episode Space Seed.
Delicious...
I’ll wash it down with some kool-aid.
by legendarywalton on Oct 11, 2009 10:30 PM MDT up reply actions
It takes a good guy to eat crow, Walton...
I think Champ wants to serve you the next platter! LOL!
Take my advice... I'm not using it!
"If you can't be kind, at least have the decency to be vague."
by BroncTastic on Oct 12, 2009 10:13 AM MDT up reply actions
Problem is
Dukes will probably find some excuse to avoid his crow for another week. Lessee, uh, Fred Taylor was hurt!
by BroncosBassist on Oct 11, 2009 6:26 PM MDT up reply actions
that's gonna be aired this week on NFLN
John Clayton is the head Dean at Fail University (known as F.U. in short)
5-0 Baby!!
From a very grainy streaming video here in Northern Ireland – what a great game! And what a great team performance yet again. Thought we’d blown it with those 4th Down special team penalties, but every facet of the team came through, and the coaching was good when it had to be. Orton, BMarsh, Eddie and Moreno shone on the ‘O’, whilst – and let’s be honest – this D is finding a new hero every week – this week it was Jack Williams who showed a nose for the ball. But honourable mention goes to BDawk and Vonnie Holliday too – and of course Matt Prater for taking the chance when it finally arrived. Great win – it’s put a smile on my face – just in time to head for bed – it’s 12.50am here now. Night all! Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Defense
won this game again. What other team could stop Tom Brady and the Pats in the last 5 minutes of the not once but TWICE? No one. Broncos D is absolutely the best D in the league
by higgyhoops12 on Oct 11, 2009 5:47 PM MDT reply actions 1 recs
I thought this was the first week that both sides of the ball bailed each other out.
Still a lot of room for improvement on ST though.
by legendarywalton on Oct 11, 2009 5:48 PM MDT up reply actions
If you include the entire 4th qtr,
they stopped them 5 times.
by OrangeTorpedo on Oct 11, 2009 6:29 PM MDT up reply actions
Great game, great day to be a Bronco fan.
Kyle Orton looked really good today, so did Knowshon against a pretty good D. Denver’s D made the right adjustments at halftime. That was a fun, exciting game to watch!
Orton was AMAZING today. And he still hasn’t thrown a pick in my book.
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Oct 11, 2009 5:49 PM MDT up reply actions
Correct.
That was actually a completion to an all-pro receiver. Great throw there, too.
by legendarywalton on Oct 11, 2009 5:50 PM MDT up reply actions
lol….exactly.
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Oct 11, 2009 5:51 PM MDT up reply actions
So maybe now the world will see what McDaniels saw
in KYLE ORTON. We do not have to apologize for our QB. He freaking out played TOM BRADY TODAY.
Let’s see if there are any number 8 jerseys selling now in Denver!
I would hope you would support who we are. Not, who we are not. Coach Norman Dale "Hoosiers"
by dmitchell624 on Oct 11, 2009 5:55 PM MDT up reply actions
Never Say Die!!
2:45 in the morning here in Turkey and I won’t be able to sleep for a bit. What a game from our BRONCOS!!
You are dedicated and glad to have you here
I would hope you would support who we are. Not, who we are not. Coach Norman Dale "Hoosiers"
by dmitchell624 on Oct 11, 2009 5:56 PM MDT up reply actions
Rock it, sir!
Love overseas fans! That takes dedication. Sleep well knowing your boys are undefeated!
by BroncosBassist on Oct 11, 2009 6:30 PM MDT up reply actions
Orton is a winner
The man just wins and wins. Who says he doesn’t have an arm? To me, he doesn’t have an interception. I believe in McD. And if he believes in Orton – then so be it. Let’s back him up all the way.
BTW – you NE fans are all class! We’ll see you again later this year for sure – in our house again!!!
calBronco1
Absolutely!
Take my advice... I'm not using it!
"If you can't be kind, at least have the decency to be vague."
by BroncTastic on Oct 12, 2009 10:15 AM MDT up reply actions
"Jay Cutler"
Who is this…“Jay Cutler”….you speak of?
Don't argue with fools. It's how they reproduce.
by TheMastermind on Oct 12, 2009 2:27 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions
I just peed a little
Hopefully #9 is not ten less than #19
by InYoFace on Oct 11, 2009 5:50 PM MDT reply actions 1 recs
I cant believe it!
I hoped but i really didnt expect the Broncos to win.
I knew they were legit before this game…but watch out…can anyone say post season!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"Iron sharpens Iron."
My favorite teams are:
Broncos
and anyone playing against Da Bears!
Keep believing fellas
all the way to 19-0
Denver rookie head coach Josh McDaniels doesn't have a grasp on how to build a team." - John Clayton, April 23rd, 2009
Sorry Guru
looks like you get the cold shoulder for a couple days, but man that win was worth it!!!!!!!!!!
WOOOOT!
Kyle Orton without glove = awesomeness!! :)
Well, here's a Bengals fan to give you props.
I still think you got lucky in week 1, but that loss feels a lot better after you guys jump out to 5-0.
you have to be proud of your team too
You guys are for real as are we!
I would hope you would support who we are. Not, who we are not. Coach Norman Dale "Hoosiers"
by dmitchell624 on Oct 11, 2009 5:57 PM MDT up reply actions
Oh, I am!
But I wish we were 5-0 ;)
I just hope that beating Baltimore gets us some respect. In the national media, they keep finding excuses to say the Bengals are getting lucky, etc. Can a team be lucky 4 games in a row? I don’t know. It’s called situational football.
Can a team be lucky 5 games in a row?
Cause that’s what they’ll say about us.
by BroncoFanInLakewood on Oct 11, 2009 6:15 PM MDT up reply actions
Your defense has been stellar, same as ours.
We’ll both be in the playoffs i think
by BroncoFanInLakewood on Oct 11, 2009 6:17 PM MDT up reply actions
Hey, I hope so.
The offense needs to stop turning the ball over and put a complete game together. Thought today’d be that day until the pick-6 and fumble.
Hey,
we both control our respective divisions!
by BroncosBassist on Oct 11, 2009 6:34 PM MDT up reply actions
You guys have been more convincing.
I’m still nervous every game. I mean, I had faith that we’d pull it out with 2:00 to go – but we had help from penalties.
I just want a convincing win.
Heart medication necessary
Cardiac cats and the Heart Attack Horses; good stuff!
There's no such thing as luck
There is only skill, preparation and execution.
Don't argue with fools. It's how they reproduce.
by TheMastermind on Oct 12, 2009 2:30 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Congratz on your last minute win aswell..
.. hey and if you can beat the chargers, raiders and chiefs for us as well
Great game for you guys, too.
That’s too bad to hear about Zimmer’s wife. Nice to see the team rally around him.
- Jason
+3
My wife too, b/c she lost two members of her family and shed a tear when she saw the locker room celebration for Zimmer….that was AWESOME!
The Bengals are legitimizing the Broncos and the Broncs are legitimizing the Bengals. Both teams will be in the playoffs and who knows….maybe a rematch awaits!!
"A man can fail, but he is not a failure until he blames someone else." J. Paul Getty
by SteveAssassin on Oct 11, 2009 6:23 PM MDT up reply actions
dude
I</emI shed a tear when i saw that. I looked at my wife and she just smiled at me, obliviously. That was a good moment.
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by broncosmontana on Oct 11, 2009 8:01 PM MDT up reply actions
Great finish against Baltimore.
John Clayton is the head Dean at Fail University (known as F.U. in short)
Cincy Win
Good to see Cincy pull it out today for Coach Zimmer, must have lifted his heavy heart somewhat. But what are you going to do with that long snapper of yours?? Jeez, he’s terrible and probably cost you the game against us.
Heh, funny
I feel better about beating the Bengals on a tipped pass after seeing how good you guys are :)
i.e. we held a GOOD team down until we could get a break, rather than “needing a lucky bounce to beat a bad team.”
Bengals are playing good football.
I got a nickname for McD
We could either call him Jedi which was already floating around, or “the adjuster”
Adjuster... Hmmm... Close but...
Maybe… THE FIXER!
by Velveeta on Oct 11, 2009 6:04 PM MDT up reply actions 5 recs
damn it Valveeta you nailed it
he even has a themesong
by T.Dot_Bronco on Oct 11, 2009 6:15 PM MDT up reply actions
Or Jamie Dikes just SUCKS!
I would hope you would support who we are. Not, who we are not. Coach Norman Dale "Hoosiers"
by dmitchell624 on Oct 11, 2009 5:57 PM MDT up reply actions
DUKES IS A TOOL
But mostly Clayton.
Don't argue with fools. It's how they reproduce.
by TheMastermind on Oct 12, 2009 2:31 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions
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Zappa, you have to join me soon in this….
.
Quit being so…..that practical thing last year moved you.
.
.
Guardian of the Gate to La La Land!
Gonsoulin, Taylor, Little, Wright, Gradishar, Atwater, Davis, and Sharpe...
Why are they not in the Hall...I just don't understand.
if we go 8-3 the rest of the way
guess what our record will be baby? But we may not lose 3 ;-)
I would hope you would support who we are. Not, who we are not. Coach Norman Dale "Hoosiers"
by dmitchell624 on Oct 11, 2009 5:58 PM MDT up reply actions
dennis, I'm loving this team!
Orange Crush all over again…
Guardian of the Gate to La La Land!
Gonsoulin, Taylor, Little, Wright, Gradishar, Atwater, Davis, and Sharpe...
Why are they not in the Hall...I just don't understand.
Josh McDaniels
has made me very proud and the coaching staff and players are awesome!
I love the wild horses offense
I would hope you would support who we are. Not, who we are not. Coach Norman Dale "Hoosiers"
by dmitchell624 on Oct 11, 2009 6:14 PM MDT up reply actions
Now Woody
will have to admit that he has seen something he hasn’t seen before.
When you can do the common things in life in a uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world.
- George Washington Carver
How do you keep the Broncos Humble?
"Just show them the film. Show them the film." - Josh McDaniels
WOODY IS A TOOL
And balsa wood, at that.
Don't argue with fools. It's how they reproduce.
by TheMastermind on Oct 12, 2009 2:33 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Absolutely
He has picked against Denver every week. Even the guys on Around the Horn are getting on him for not having a clue about his own team.
When you can do the common things in life in a uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world.
- George Washington Carver
How do you keep the Broncos Humble?
"Just show them the film. Show them the film." - Josh McDaniels
I AM FULLY ON BOARD BABY! 13-3! SUPER BOWL! YEEEEEEHAAAAWWWWWWWWWWWW
Verbose in style, dispersion of thought, procrastination in life.
Seeing those logos again make me one happy fan
Thanks Mike!
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by broncosmontana on Oct 11, 2009 8:04 PM MDT up reply actions
Lol, Bmarsh talking to the media right now
…saying he loves Josh McDaniels
Smokey, my friend, you are entering a world of pain.
looks like he's gonna get less catches this year
but he’ll score double the touchdowns
by T.Dot_Bronco on Oct 11, 2009 6:00 PM MDT up reply actions
Hell yes
I was just saying that same thing, meaningless production, out the window. Production when it matters, that is the name of his game this year.
Lady, you want me to answer you if this old airplane is safe to fly? Just how in the world do you think it got to be this old?
— Anon
Both optimists and pessimists contribute to the society. The optimist invents the aeroplane, the pessimist the parachute.
— George Bernard Shaw
by Choochoobonewagon on Oct 11, 2009 6:18 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
And amen!!
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by broncosmontana on Oct 11, 2009 8:04 PM MDT up reply actions
Not so fast
They will probably have to win their division to make it…the Jets may have something to say about that
by T.Dot_Bronco on Oct 11, 2009 6:01 PM MDT up reply actions
maybe I was wrong
I was thinking we were a decent, mediocre team… somewhere in the 7-9 to 10-6 range.
After today, I think I need to bump that up to a 9-7 to 12-4 team…. or even more.
This team can beat anyone in the NFL.
-Chris
Yep
While the Titans will be the best 5-0 team ever (unless if they put it together and beat Indy)
"I always believe there's a reason why you go through everything." -John Elway
Titans best 0-5
Gah typo
"I always believe there's a reason why you go through everything." -John Elway
worst 5-0 team in history...any sport ;-)
I would hope you would support who we are. Not, who we are not. Coach Norman Dale "Hoosiers"
by dmitchell624 on Oct 11, 2009 6:15 PM MDT up reply actions
I'll be happy with worst SB team ever
but there are few games to play first. ; )
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by broncosmontana on Oct 11, 2009 8:05 PM MDT up reply actions
This was one of the best games I've seen in years...
it’s 4:30am here in Afghanistan, but wow it was worth getting up for…Broncos Rock!!
by AltReal7 on Oct 11, 2009 6:03 PM MDT reply actions 2 recs
thank you both for your service, stay safe and come home to your families
A truth can only be expressed and enveloped in words if it is one-sided. Everything that is thought and expressed in words is one-sided, only half the truth; it all lacks totality, completeness, unity.
by Todd Jewell on Oct 11, 2009 6:09 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
so glad you guys got to see it!
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by broncosmontana on Oct 11, 2009 8:09 PM MDT up reply actions
Not sure what time it is here, but I am on the moon smiling down at an undefeated team after 5 weeks
"3 and Out Baby" I ride the short bus!
by scottwchicago on Oct 11, 2009 6:21 PM MDT up reply actions
Proud of you!
I would hope you would support who we are. Not, who we are not. Coach Norman Dale "Hoosiers"
by dmitchell624 on Oct 11, 2009 6:16 PM MDT up reply actions
Thanks for serving your country.....we appreciate it!
I would hope you would support who we are. Not, who we are not. Coach Norman Dale "Hoosiers"
by dmitchell624 on Oct 11, 2009 6:17 PM MDT up reply actions
Yes
God Bless you all who are serving overseas.
My buddy, Charles, comes home this week after 400+ days over there.
May you all be safe and come home to your families.
Make those miracles happen - Jon Keyworth
by IgorBStrange on Oct 11, 2009 7:43 PM MDT up reply actions
AMEN!!!
Take my advice... I'm not using it!
"If you can't be kind, at least have the decency to be vague."
by BroncTastic on Oct 12, 2009 10:22 AM MDT up reply actions
So this is what it feels like to be 5-0!!! Wooo hoooo!!
"When you put on that jersey, the name on the front is more important than the name on the back." - "Miracle".
"Winning means you're willing to go longer, work harder, and give more than anyone else." - Vince Lombardi.
Big hug.
"When you put on that jersey, the name on the front is more important than the name on the back." - "Miracle".
"Winning means you're willing to go longer, work harder, and give more than anyone else." - Vince Lombardi.
Wooo baby!
What a great game! Looks like someone’s not getting talked to for a week…
"Really, I'm a high-motor guy. Tough, hard-nosed, a hard runner, can make you miss at times. And just competitive. I love to play the game and I bring that energy to my team. So, we'll see how that goes." - Knowshon Moreno
Knowshon Moreno=ROY
left overs for the sports guru
I would hope you would support who we are. Not, who we are not. Coach Norman Dale "Hoosiers"
by dmitchell624 on Oct 11, 2009 6:17 PM MDT up reply actions
LOL Deon Sanders just said
Denver is going to dominate the AFC west, holy crap
Smokey, my friend, you are entering a world of pain.
yeah I heard that too.
6-0 here we go!!!!
John Clayton is the head Dean at Fail University (known as F.U. in short)
way to go out on a limb deon
of course we are tell us something we don’t know you knucklehead
by T.Dot_Bronco on Oct 11, 2009 6:05 PM MDT up reply actions
said we are gonna whip the chargers too
I would hope you would support who we are. Not, who we are not. Coach Norman Dale "Hoosiers"
by dmitchell624 on Oct 11, 2009 6:17 PM MDT up reply actions
Currently
3 game lead on the Bolts
Victor Frankl:
What man actually needs is not a tensionless state but rather the striving and struggling for some goal worthy of him. What he needs is not the discharge of tension at any cost, but the call of a potential meaning waiting to be fulfilled by him.
Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms – to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.
we won't let this one slide through...
John Clayton is the head Dean at Fail University (known as F.U. in short)
2.5 actually
I would hope you would support who we are. Not, who we are not. Coach Norman Dale "Hoosiers"
by dmitchell624 on Oct 11, 2009 6:25 PM MDT up reply actions
I cant wait to shut the Chargers up
I would hope you would support who we are. Not, who we are not. Coach Norman Dale "Hoosiers"
by dmitchell624 on Oct 11, 2009 6:29 PM MDT up reply actions
Last time we went 5-0
Was in 1998. What happened that year? Oh yeah, we won the superbowl.
by BroncoFanInLakewood on Oct 11, 2009 6:04 PM MDT reply actions
I hope so.
"When you put on that jersey, the name on the front is more important than the name on the back." - "Miracle".
"Winning means you're willing to go longer, work harder, and give more than anyone else." - Vince Lombardi.
See, even Bill Simmons was wrong
He said we’d somehow finish 10-6. So many NFL fans blasted him for that. 6-0 BABY!
"I always believe there's a reason why you go through everything." -John Elway
I am soooooooooo happy to be a Bronco's fan
Wow 5 in a row ,What an awesome job McDaniels is doing and this team is amazing.
I missed this game but just got the news via the phone ty metalman.
(I can’t beleive I cleaned my car and missed the game)
Great job guys!
We were all rooting for ya! Can’t wait for our game on MNF in 4 weeks!
Glory is fleeting, but obscurity is forever.
Napoleon Bonaparte
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by LV Steelers Fan on Oct 11, 2009 6:05 PM MDT reply actions
That matchup should be epic.
I can’t wait, but I’m sure the team won’t be looking ahead.
by BroncosBassist on Oct 11, 2009 6:48 PM MDT up reply actions
Offense too
I would hope you would support who we are. Not, who we are not. Coach Norman Dale "Hoosiers"
by dmitchell624 on Oct 11, 2009 6:18 PM MDT up reply actions
FROM ADAM SCHEFTER'S TWITTER
“Everyone said here comes Cowboys and Pats — Broncos beat ‘em. Now here comes Chargers, Ravens, Steelers. Doesn’t look so daunting anymore.”
Exactly
No
I thinkthose teams a re thinking…….uh oh here comes the Broncos!
I would hope you would support who we are. Not, who we are not. Coach Norman Dale "Hoosiers"
by dmitchell624 on Oct 11, 2009 6:18 PM MDT up reply actions
Instead of it looking daunting on our schedule
it looks daunting on the other teams schedule lol
by gnarlybroncodude on Oct 11, 2009 6:51 PM MDT up reply actions
Could you just sign this guy to an extension already!!!
Smokey, my friend, you are entering a world of pain.
As Prime Time says...
Pay da man.
Don't argue with fools. It's how they reproduce.
by TheMastermind on Oct 11, 2009 6:28 PM MDT up reply actions
Did anyone else but me see OT Matt Lite holding Elvis doom a few times today and got away with it ?
by broncosfaninphilly on Oct 11, 2009 6:08 PM MDT reply actions
Nope - TV too small - but I'm sure he had his hands full slowing down Doom
I did clearly see a grab on Stokes early to kill a 3rd down pass. Was interesting to see how they started running away from the left side when Light went out.
A few?
as in every down every play? yeah I saw that
I would hope you would support who we are. Not, who we are not. Coach Norman Dale "Hoosiers"
by dmitchell624 on Oct 11, 2009 6:19 PM MDT up reply actions
Yeah... Everything but tackling the guy...
That was ridiculous… I don’t get how the umpire didn’t see Light holding up the outside of Doom’s shoulderpads. That’s not anywhere near inside the frame of the body.
Holding?
Happens every play on the line – about 18000000 times since 1980 alone. Mostly refs let it go but the most flagrant cases.
Don't argue with fools. It's how they reproduce.
by TheMastermind on Oct 12, 2009 2:39 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Thanks from a Jets fan! You guys are for real...
This is my recap of your game for my Jets blog…good work today.
http://thegreenkoolaid.wordpress.com/2009/10/11/mile-high-feeling/
by TheGreenKoolAid on Oct 11, 2009 6:10 PM MDT reply actions
Offense showed up!
Orton looked super sharp – even (surprisingly) squeezed a few into double coverage. Nice debut without The Glove! For the first time this year, I really thought the Offense could/would pull it out for us. Marvelous feeling!
13-3! Until we’re not!
MakeCents
Who do you think that 3 losses will be from? I think we can take everyone on our schedule – including the Mannings (I think those two are the ones to lookout for)!
calBronco1
That was an amazing win
This team looks pretty good- uniforms not withstanding. =)
"I can't accept and won't concede that this is who we are..."
Don't Know
The Uniforms looked very Wyoming.
Victor Frankl:
What man actually needs is not a tensionless state but rather the striving and struggling for some goal worthy of him. What he needs is not the discharge of tension at any cost, but the call of a potential meaning waiting to be fulfilled by him.
Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms – to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.
That's what I'm talking about
As a Wyoming native, I think the Bronco’s should go to the 60’s uniform permanently.
Is there going to be an MHR Radio Show tonight?
"When you put on that jersey, the name on the front is more important than the name on the back." - "Miracle".
"Winning means you're willing to go longer, work harder, and give more than anyone else." - Vince Lombardi.
Yeah Guru is trying to get back in those
Flying Elvis locked him out
I would hope you would support who we are. Not, who we are not. Coach Norman Dale "Hoosiers"
by dmitchell624 on Oct 11, 2009 6:23 PM MDT up reply actions
back in the house*
I would hope you would support who we are. Not, who we are not. Coach Norman Dale "Hoosiers"
by dmitchell624 on Oct 11, 2009 6:23 PM MDT up reply actions
Im still shaking
What a game, could not be more pleased with a team, their attitude and the way they are playing (not to mention the uni’s looked pretty cool in game, just my opinion of course).
Lady, you want me to answer you if this old airplane is safe to fly? Just how in the world do you think it got to be this old?
— Anon
Both optimists and pessimists contribute to the society. The optimist invents the aeroplane, the pessimist the parachute.
— George Bernard Shaw
by Choochoobonewagon on Oct 11, 2009 6:22 PM MDT reply actions
Same here
I would hope you would support who we are. Not, who we are not. Coach Norman Dale "Hoosiers"
by dmitchell624 on Oct 11, 2009 6:23 PM MDT up reply actions
Lol Denver is the #1 trending topic on twitter if u know what that mean
Josh Mcdaniels is trending too
Orton and Eddie Royal
Congrats on finding each other.
Now you two and B-Marsh get out their and set some records.
Oh and I totally called this as Eddie Royal’s breakout game. 10 receptions for 90 yards. This was right after he was being stoned for fair catching.
Why does Madden suck at ranking the Broncos so much?
notice how McD
is opening the playbook more and more every week…..How cool was the Wild Horse offense after never showing it before
I think we will see more of this
changing up the game plan based on who we are playing is going to be the norm I think
C'mon 6-0!!!
"It's the first time that I've probably ever seen a 260 pound back run into a free safety and go flat on his back, I mean it was exciting." ~John Elway
I'd love to stay and celebrate...
But I have to work. Stupid recession.
So I’ll just say:
GO BRONCOS
SUCK IT HATERS
CLAYTON IS A TOOL.
And BRING ON PHYLLIS RIVERS AND THE DOLTS.
WOOOOOOHHHHHH!!!!!!!!
Don't argue with fools. It's how they reproduce.
I half watched WHILE I worked.
Which is why I have to go. I’ve gotten nothing done all afternoon. LOL
BUT IT WAS WORTH IT.
Don't argue with fools. It's how they reproduce.
by TheMastermind on Oct 11, 2009 6:30 PM MDT up reply actions
?
.
.
Thank goodness for the trace orange in the jug.
.
Saved everything I think…
.
“Orange Crush” is back!
.
Need I say more?
Guardian of the Gate to La La Land!
Gonsoulin, Taylor, Little, Wright, Gradishar, Atwater, Davis, and Sharpe...
Why are they not in the Hall...I just don't understand.
NICE
MUSTARD WITH THE CHOWDAH
Don't argue with fools. It's how they reproduce.
by TheMastermind on Oct 11, 2009 6:30 PM MDT up reply actions
Crush is back alright
I would hope you would support who we are. Not, who we are not. Coach Norman Dale "Hoosiers"
Last season seems so far away
I would hope you would support who we are. Not, who we are not. Coach Norman Dale "Hoosiers"
Orton looked much improved without the glove.
"It's the first time that I've probably ever seen a 260 pound back run into a free safety and go flat on his back, I mean it was exciting." ~John Elway
the only thing that still bothering me !
Is short yardage running situations we are getting stuffed to much what has happened to hillis why is he not being used for that purpose . As the season grinds on we will have to clean that problem up
by broncosfaninphilly on Oct 11, 2009 6:34 PM MDT reply actions
Amen,
maybe they’re saving their top notch short yardage package like they saved their wild horses package?
Maybe that’s just wishful thinking.
"It's the first time that I've probably ever seen a 260 pound back run into a free safety and go flat on his back, I mean it was exciting." ~John Elway
5-0 and guess what
If we beat SD next week we’ll have a 3.5 game lead in the division with 10 to go.
Let me quote Schefter:
“Adam_Schefter Everyone said here comes Cowboys and Pats — Broncos beat ‘em. Now here comes Chargers, Ravens, Steelers. Doesn’t look so daunting anymore.”
and Schlereth
“markschlereth Broncos win 5-0 unreal. Give me a plate of crow I’m hungry.”
EAT YOUR DELICIOUS CROW.
Why does Madden suck at ranking the Broncos so much?
That is amazing
That he is willing to admit he was wrong
by BroncoFanInLakewood on Oct 11, 2009 6:36 PM MDT up reply actions
It's probably easier to admit you're wrong
when it’s because the team you won two rings with turns out to be better than expected.
Ha!
I tweeted him and told him it was big of him to admit he was wrong.
Why does Madden suck at ranking the Broncos so much?
Good
I have been emailing claton for a month. Surprised ESPN hasn’t had me killed.
Don't argue with fools. It's how they reproduce.
by TheMastermind on Oct 12, 2009 2:43 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Oh and by the way
5-0 and we have 2 games vs the Chiefs, 1 vs the Raiders, and 1 vs the Redskins.
I think we win the division if we win all those games and split with SD.
And I that, in my humble opinion, is a worst case scenario.
Why does Madden suck at ranking the Broncos so much?
The apprentice has become the master
I take back every bad thing I said about McD after the Cutler debacle. This guy can coach.
Welcome back to the bandwagon!
"It's the first time that I've probably ever seen a 260 pound back run into a free safety and go flat on his back, I mean it was exciting." ~John Elway
My reasoning for buying into McD...
Was real simple.
Faith in Bowlen and faith that Dawkins has been around long enough to go where he though he had a chance of winning. And if he interviewed with McD and McD won him over then obviously there is something there.
Why does Madden suck at ranking the Broncos so much?
Very nice win Broncos
Did not get intimidated by the Brady/Belichek mystique.
McD can coach.
National media will have to admit Denver is good now.
I prefer Orton to Cutler straight up – the draft picks are gravy.
by WarWolf on Oct 11, 2009 6:39 PM MDT reply actions 1 recs
Cutler who?
"It's the first time that I've probably ever seen a 260 pound back run into a free safety and go flat on his back, I mean it was exciting." ~John Elway
Looks like he has a strong arm
"Surprised to see you, Captain, though pleased." — from Star Trek episode Space Seed.
Orton...
…was a BEAST at Purdue.
He was a great QB in the wrong system. Watch him grow over the next few years. He won’t be Brees or Manning good, but he’ll be up there.
Why does Madden suck at ranking the Broncos so much?
I think he can be Brees good
I would hope you would support who we are. Not, who we are not. Coach Norman Dale "Hoosiers"
by dmitchell624 on Oct 11, 2009 6:44 PM MDT up reply actions
when it comes to reading the defense
and not making boneheaded decisions I think he is already up there quite a ways. With good coaching I think he will just get better. But only time will tell, so far I have been pretty happy with his performance.
good coaching,
and an offensive system.
by BroncosBassist on Oct 11, 2009 7:06 PM MDT up reply actions
In the second half of games this year
we’ve outscored our opponents 59-7. That’s scary.
Mike Nolan is my hero.
Oh and PROPS to Moreno!
He stepped it up today.
21 Carries for 88 Yards and 4 Receptions for 36 yards.
I think we really have something special in him. I thought THIS was going to be his break out game, but I guess that will come soon.
Why does Madden suck at ranking the Broncos so much?
Hello !!!!
I still can’t wipe this grin off my face. WOOOHOOOO
I wonder if Mr B is posting on here under some name
Hey Mr B if you’re on here,way to go,I bet you’re pretty darn excited eh?
Do you think Flying Elvis will Lock It?(the Guru house) and John will have to sleep in the car(I hope it’s not a Dodge Charger)?
Posts
So, where are all of you people who were crying this summer??? Thats OK> We are all one. Bronco fan in the ups, and Bronco fan in the downs. But this is ONE GREAT BIG UP.
by windblocker on Oct 11, 2009 6:47 PM MDT reply actions 1 recs
Interesting tidbit
From Tim Graham over at ESPN -
“Broncos head coach and former Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels exhibited rookie enthusiasm after the game, apparently snubbing old boss Bill Belichick to run toward and end zone and pump his first for the fans. Belichick searched for McDaniels to congratulate him, but wandered off the field with a perplexed look on his face. "
That is awesome. I flippin’ love our coach. And to think I wanted Steve Spags over him.
Why does Madden suck at ranking the Broncos so much?
I heard this is a false report on NFL Network, they said he found him and they shook hands
Smokey, my friend, you are entering a world of pain.
Indeed... totally false
Anyone watching this as the CBS game on the east-coast (at least here in Wash DC) would have seen McD and BB shake hands, and only AFTER that did McD run over to the sideline and pump his fist 3(?) times with the crowd.
NFL rules question ?.....Or just bad manners ?
Is there some kind of rules at the end of the game that a coach cannot take some extra time to congrats to the opposing coach or do they have to leave the field right away . Or is bill B the true creep that i think he is ?
by broncosfaninphilly on Oct 11, 2009 6:49 PM MDT reply actions
No, no... Belichick and McDaniels had an agreement beforehand that they would forgo the post-game handshake
According to Mike Reiss (ESPNBoston):
McDaniels said, “We agreed before the game that we would wave. We shook hands before the game and we knew that there has been so much made of him and handshakes that we agreed to just go ahead and do that, but I talked to him before the game.”
McDaniels caught up with Belichick, Brady and crew at the team buses after his press conference. The national media – who get paid for what they do – don’t do their homework before they speak. It’s too bad.
Keep the faith!
He did look confused didn’t he. Kinda like he was wondering where was the locker rooms, or as Romo last week, Ïs it our turn yet, Wasn’t that 3rd down???"
I want that hoodie Mcdaniels had on
today but i can not find it online anywhere to order it
by gnarlybroncodude on Oct 11, 2009 6:56 PM MDT reply actions
same here
My wife was pretty put-off by the uniforms, but when I pointed out the hoodie, she was interested.
by BroncosBassist on Oct 11, 2009 7:09 PM MDT up reply actions
not having any luck
its probably and item you can only get from the team store at the stadium
by gnarlybroncodude on Oct 11, 2009 7:13 PM MDT up reply actions
I think i may call the store tomorrow and
ask them if they know where I can get one
by gnarlybroncodude on Oct 11, 2009 7:19 PM MDT up reply actions
I just got
This.
Although I’m going to get it and see a bajillion former Charger fans wearing it soon. Damn you California and your wishy washy bandwagoners!
Why does Madden suck at ranking the Broncos so much?
What’s cheap? You can get one for about 80 bucks on NFL.com or denverbroncos.com.
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Oct 11, 2009 7:09 PM MDT up reply actions
Eating a hat
I was wrong. I admit it. I was one of these wait and see people going into this season. I thought that 8-8 was the best Denver could do. Even after the 3-0 start I still had my doubts.
I don’t know if Denver will go to the Superbowl but it is now a legit contender. I’m no longer on the fence. I’m a fan again.
You're either a fan or you're not
If you want a sure thing pick the 85 Bears. I hear they may go all the way.
Don't argue with fools. It's how they reproduce.
by TheMastermind on Oct 12, 2009 2:47 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions
the only thing that sucks about winning
is all the bandwagoners jumping back on……..LOL
I have been a Bronco fan since I was 5 years old, good, bad, ugly, win, lose, always a Bronco fan, never have I even thought about being a fan of another team, and I usually find it hard to even route for another team unless it directly benefits the Broncos somehow. I love football and all, but without the Broncos playing I don’t know that I could watch it…….LOL
Sceptic won over here...
Though I wasn’t sceptical of McDaniels, I was sceptical of Orton. I thought he could not be anything more than a game manager. Even last week versus the ’Boys, I found more than nits to pick with his passing. However, today, he proved he can take the game on his shoulders and win. I was thoroughly impressed.
I still refuse to get giddy about season prospects. I thought the team might finish anywhere from 4-12 to 6-10. I now see them finishing no worse than 8-8. But whether they are a playoff team will look a lot clearer after next Monday night in San Diego. This is still a brutal stretch and I think they gotta split with the bolts to be in the playoff picture as either a division champ or even a wild card.
Great, great, great win today! I am thoroughly enjoying reverse psychology success (I still curse my 13-3 hopes of 2002…long live Eddie Mac!).
I get the cautious optimism
But 8-8 is extremely unlikely.
5-0 now.
2 games vs the Chiefs
1 game vs the Raiders
1 game vs the Redskins
9-7 isn’t a lock but its pretty realistic. I personally see 11-5 or 12-4 with games against the red hot Colts and Giants.
Philadelphia and Pittsburgh could give us some problems. We can easily split games with SD. But I feel good about the rest of our scheduled. Really good. I think we match up well with Baltimore.
But with a solid defense you have a chance to win every single game – with critical turnovers and 3 & outs you swing momentum in a big way. That is why defense wins championships.
Why does Madden suck at ranking the Broncos so much?
..."no worse than 8-8."
9-7 is looking very realistic, I agree. And I feel pretty good about the team picking up an additional win or two somewhere outside of the reasonably expected wins against Oakland (1), KC (2) and Washington (1). (ASIDE: I picked us to lose @ KC before the season, @ KC in December and all.) The question is where? I’ll say we do split home-and-home with San Diego; puts us at 10-6. Pittsburgh is looking vulnerable, and that may be more than merely perception. So, 11-5.
But as someone else pointed out, the NFL swings on momentum – within the game and over the course of the season. Denver has created its own momentum, and will probably continue to do so.
I sure hope so….but since I’ve been burnt every year since 1996 by picking high, but pleased when I’ve picked low, I’ll stick with low balling and being pleasantly surprised. (Easier said than done, I admit.)
by shanahanigans on Oct 11, 2009 7:43 PM MDT up reply actions
Welcome aboard
the KO bandwagon. The 98 yard drive was clutch. Orton’s nickname should be “money”.
I don't know about...
“Money,” but KO is sure looking like he’s capable of throwing accurate punches. That drive was certainly a near knockout.
HoosierTeacher had the best, most on-target off-season analysis of Orton’s fit with the Broncos scheme under McDaniels. HT’s been dead-on so far, even while he was trying to temper his analysis.
Why isn’t HT writing for a salary? He makes Peter King, Dr. Z and Clayton look amateur.
by shanahanigans on Oct 11, 2009 7:47 PM MDT up reply actions
5-0 - Who'da thunk it?!?
Helluva win! Eventually people are going to have to stop with the fluke talk and start giving you guys the respect you deserve. Seriously, to my friends at MHR, congrats.
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"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox
Brutal Stretch?
What brutal stretch? Every team in the NFL is tough. 5-0? Pretty darned good.
Go Broncos!
Jeff Zepp, Kittredge CO USA
McGeorge...a big hug dude, we deserved this hard fought game.
Clearly on defense we dominated them in the second half, and gave our offense a chance to come back for a win. Awesome.
Whats all this on Guru being locked out of his house?
free special ed.
Congrats from a Steeler fan
On the 5-0 start. Always enjoyed watching the Broncos, and weve had some great games in recent memory
Anyways, congratulations on a huge win, and also on the start seeing as you were everyones favourite punching bag in the offseason, I guess its a case of who is laughing now?
Enjoy the win, and believe me when i say the rest of the NFL has noticed, and only ignorant minds do not take you seriously now.
Good luck, we shall visit you at Mile High shortly ; )
Bleeding Black and Gold.....forever
Please tell me Polamalu will still be out for that game
I don’t want him to kill any of Denver’s players. I’ve grown attached.
Why does Madden suck at ranking the Broncos so much?
Just dropped in to congratulate you guys on your win again today
Great coaching
Very good execution by the players
Marshall is a STUD!
What I love:
This guy, McD, last year, said, “bring your pro-bowl quarterback and ridiculously awesome receivers into my house and I’ll beat you by 30 points. If you still don’t think I’m a good coach, then give me your team, 30 new players, a new staff, and a ‘game managing quarterback’, and I’ll turn around and beat the guy I worked for and the league’s best quarterback on your behalf”.
I’m convinced.
Awesome game.
I had to DVR the game and watch it later. While I was at church, I was getting all kinds of texts but I didn’t answer them because I wanted it to be a surprise. I just finished watching it and WOW. What a game.
The one negative I saw was the punting special teams. Two TERRIBLE penalties and an ugly play between the Phonz and Royal trying to catch the ball at the same time.
Other than that, good game.
Bringing Bronco love from 1,112 miles away
HIGH FIVES AND CHESS BUMPS
to my fellow Broncos fans! Awesome, awesome game. Can you imagine how confident our boys are now? Man – they know they BELONG in the post season. Anything short would be a big let down.
calBronco1
Broncos gave up too many points tho – but still have a shot at all time fewest points allowed in a season
Funny how last year we’d be thanking Christ himself if our defense held a team to 17 points and now it’s too many. haha
LOVING IT!
was at work all day during the game so only saw the statistics and they looked good. Haven’t seen any of it yet.
by Matt In Canada on Oct 11, 2009 9:27 PM MDT up reply actions
You'll love it
Dvr or NFL rewind the whole game – and try to have someone available to hug and hoist in the air afterwards. Real football played tonight. BDawk was slowed up but that only makes our collective team look more convincing.
"Aggression, discipline, accountability, effort" Brian Dawkins 9/29/2009
"Life is a daring adventure or nothing." Helen Keller
"He will always be a slave who does not know how to live upon a little" Horace
by PositivIntegral on Oct 11, 2009 10:01 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Did Clady give up his first full sack in this game?
I couldn’t tell from the replay, it may only be recorded as half of one, but his man was definitely in on one of the sacks.
Hmmmm
According to [url=http://hosted.stats.com/fb/playerstats.asp?id=8789&team=7]this[/url], still hasn’t given up a sack this season. I could have sworn on the replay of that 4th Q sack his blocking assignment got to Orton. But I guess I don’t know exactly how these sacks allowed stats work.
by appleshampoo on Oct 12, 2009 3:36 AM MDT up reply actions
Haha, URL fail
That’s what I get for not previewing, and going between different blogs/forums.
by appleshampoo on Oct 12, 2009 3:36 AM MDT up reply actions
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