Proof that we're not the worst 3-0 team ever

by jack_ on Oct 2, 2009 12:16 PM MDT

Last night on MHRRadio, someone pointed out that ESPN's Matt Mosely had said the following of the Broncos:

I'm pretty sure the Cowboys' pass rush is overrated: The Cowboys are about to face one of the worst 3-0 teams (Denver Broncos) since the merger. After wins over Denver and Kansas City, Dallas will head into a bye with a nice-looking 4-1 record. emphasis mine

Just off the top of my head, I can think of one recent 3-0 team this year's team could definitely beat: Last year's Broncos. Think about it for a minute. Last year's defense flat out wouldn't be able to stop our running game. This year's defense would give up some points, but they'd also force Cutler into a pick or two, and I'm inclined to believe that they'd also force at least two fumbles. As for special teams, our return game may not be doing much this year, but nothing sparks a return game like going up against the Denver special teams coverage units did. This year's coverage would be more than enough to stifle Eddie Royal and co. Even coaching would be an advantage for this year's Broncos. Nolan ought to be the early favorite for CoTY (screw the fact that he's only an assistant. What he's done with our defense defies logic.) Jedi McD showed last in last year's Pats Broncos game that he's more than capable of finding and exploiting the weaknesses of last year's team. All in all it probably amounts to a pretty fair butt-whooping of last year's team.

So there you have it. The 2009 Broncos are better than their 2008 counterpart. The 2009 Broncos aren't even the worst 3-0 team in the past two years, much less the worst ever. QED.

Now this isn't to target Mosley specifically. I've seen this sentiment echoed repeatedly in the MSM. Mosely is just one example of the ignorance going around. I just can't wait until Sunday when Dawkins, Orton, and the crew put it to Mosley's Cowboys. Go Broncos!

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It's such an outrageous statement to make...

I love how he says, “since the merger” as if that gives his statement more credence. At least tell us the other 3-0 teams that sucked too. List them and then argue why our team sucks so bad. What a tool. I don’t mind critics, but at least do some homework and justify your point with some data.

"Never attribute to malice what can be adequately explained by stupidity."

Unknown, Hanlon's Razor

by bcfunk on Oct 2, 2009 12:49 PM MDT reply actions 1 recs

Great point, jack

Considering the drubbing that NE laid on us last year, do you have any doubts that we’d clobber our last year’s incarnation? I’ve had a sneaking suspicion that McDaniels started drawing up presentation materials for Ellis and Bowlen the next day. No joke – He’s a bright guy, and he probably saw the writing on the wall. He was looking for the right situation to move into a HC role – I can’t prove it, and he’s probably never admit to it anyway, but it seems kind of interesting to consider.

Hillis/Moreno in '09

by Doc Bear on Oct 2, 2009 2:54 PM MDT reply actions 1 recs

+1 Bear

That thought has crossed my mind on several occasions

by papasteven on Oct 2, 2009 5:12 PM MDT up reply actions

When was the last time the Cowboys were shut out in a game?

This defense seems to grow more and more comfortable with each other and this will be the littmus test for the rest of the season. The defense knows this and will have their game on. Romo better have his best game face on or he may be in for a long day. I believe Dallas’ defense is suspect and can be vulnerable in a lot of different areas as we will see Sunday. Look for game plans to change throughout the game with lots of ‘out-of-the-hat’ plays to keep Dallas’ defense off balance. The Broncos playbook will unfold just a more this week with plays we haven’t seen yet.

by bfree2bronc on Oct 2, 2009 3:33 PM MDT reply actions