Champ Bailey Named AFC Defensive Player of the Week
by John Bena on Oct 6, 2009 5:44 PM MDT
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Denver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey will be named AFC Defensive Player of the Week for games played during the fourth week (Oct. 4-5) of the 2009 season, the National Football League informed the Broncos on Tuesday.
An eight-time Pro Bowl choice, Bailey's selection as AFC Defensive Player of the Week is the first such award of his six-year Broncos career. It marks the third time he has been named a conference's Player of the Week with the cornerback receiving the award twice as a member of the Redskins (Week 6 in 1999 and Week 4 in 2003).
Bailey was recognized by the NFL after posting eight tackles (all solo), one interception (3 yds.) and a game-high four pass breakups in Denver's 17-10 win against Dallas on Sunday. The veteran recorded pass breakups on Dallas' final two plays of the game (third-and-goal / fourth-and-goal from the Denver 2-yard line) to preserve the Broncos' comeback victory.
His four pass breakups, including an interception at the Denver 3-yard line in the third quarter, tied for the highest single-game total in the NFL this season. Bailey was a key part of a Broncos defense that limited the Cowboys to an average of 1.5 yards on third downs and did not allow a third-down conversion in the second half (0-for-7).
Bailey is the first Bronco to be named AFC Defensive Player of the Week since 2007 (defensive end Elvis Dumervil, Wk. 14 vs. Kansas City). His selection marks the 21st time a Broncos player has received AFC Defensive Player of the Week honors since the award was initiated by the NFL in 1984.
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I wonder
How many quarterbacks will keep throwing his way? Next up for the award, Andre Goodman. He was thrown at three times sunday with one break up. For some strange reason I think he’ll be thrown at more from now on.
"Pleased? We are excited about the proposition of going forward from where we are right now. Pleased? I don't know if you want to say pleased. You may want to hang your hat on pleased. I don't want to hang my hat on nothing right now."
-Brian Dawkins, on the play of the defense
Once he gets his hands on you, there's not much you're going to do. Then you can't outrun him, you can't run around him, you can't really run him over -- so you've just got to deal with it."
Elvis Dumerville, on Ryan Clady
Well Deserved
And at the same time, the most impressive thing is the team effort. From top to bottom, this team impresses as a team. Kudos to ownership, coaches and players for the team. Individual players have outstanding games because of the team around them, as much as their individual talent.
Jeff Zepp, Kittredge CO USA
Amen
Don't argue with fools. It's how they reproduce.
by TheMastermind on Oct 6, 2009 6:16 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Congratulations Champ!
The team effort makes our stars shine. Outstanding effort by the entire team. GO BRONCOS!!!
It all starts in the trenches - HT 11/11/08
Leave the hateful vitriol to the uninformed - HT 3/16/09
my thoughts exactly
Nobody is happier with the Broncos playing as a team than one Champ Bailey! : )
Conversation nonstarters: hoping McDaniels fails, comparing Bears to Broncos, Cutler to Orton, apples to oranges, and casual drinkers to Raiders fans.
by broncosmontana on Oct 6, 2009 7:37 PM MDT up reply actions
Ain't that the truth!
He’s gotta be in heaven this season after the hell he’s played through the last few season on a second-class scapegoat D.
"Take what you can. Give nothing back!"
by Colorado_Kitten on Oct 7, 2009 9:18 AM MDT up reply actions
Who DO you throw at?
Goodman? Bailey? Even our Nickel CBs are playing lights-out football.
A question...
No doubt The Hoodie is considering right now, in his private sanctuary deep inside Mount Hoodie.
Don't argue with fools. It's how they reproduce.
by TheMastermind on Oct 6, 2009 6:30 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Congrats Champ!
A Well deserved recognition for the Broncos’ best player.
Hooray!
Well-deserved with a great game on Sunday. Great coverage, and an awesome INT. I’ve missed seeing him play like that – what with injuries the last couple years, and him having to play both safety positions and CB.
Congratulations Champ!
We all knew what a great job Champ did, but I’m glad the rest of the country knows also.
More is still coming...
10-02 – MHR
The Broncos are getting some recognition. Many think it is overdue. It doesn’t impress me as much as some other things.
1. I think the defense has made remarkable progress adapting to the 3-4 (or 5-2 if you prefer). However, it is a defense that takes a while to master, so I expect it to improve, which is exciting. In addition, though most of the personnel on defense from last year were not as bad as people thought, yet I personally think that we could benefit from some upgrade in personnel and expect if from the next draft.
2. The same thing should be said for the offense. The McD offense takes a while to master. We’ve already seen that from week to week. Though the progress has not been as dramatic as for the defense, it has been noticeable nevertheless. Orton quietly improves weekly and the rest of the skilled players seem more in sync each week. Orton has a skill set that is not that much different from Brady’s so intelligence and savvy will tell as it comes. Some talk about a breakout week for the offense. I’m satisfied with the steady improvements, but think there is a long way to go to be at the level of which this offense is capable. In addition, I see upgrades coming. I think Brandstater is a potential franchise quarterback with a skill set a combination of Elway (athleticism) and Brady (intelligence and savvy). I see further improvements coming in future drafts, especially on the OL. Both Hamilton and Wiegman will be needing replacements sooner rather than later it appears.
Consequently, for me the most interesting thing about the Broncos is not what they have attained so far, which has admittedly been unexpectedly but not as surprising for me as for others (I always thought McD knew what he was doing). The most interesting thing for me is what still is coming. I look forward to following the progress.
Congrats Champ
This is why he is that good. After the INT, I was surprised that Romo went his way on the final two plays. This is all because we finally have a front four that can pressure the QB, which allows our secondary to do what they do.
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What a game.
I hope our pressure continues to force QBs to release the ball to Champ’s side. It’s been quiet the last few years because everyone knows to stay the heck away from two-four.
Champ's interview
Heard Champ’s interview with Jim Rome this morning. Great intelligent interview.
don't do it
tried to listen to it off Jim Rome’s website and he charges for it.
It couldn't happen to a classier guy
"You give 100 percent in the first half of the game, and if that isn't enough, in the second half you give what's left." – Yogi Berra
"We don't stop playing because we grow old; We grow old because we stop playing." -- George Bernard Shaw
Breaking jaws or the NFL in Oakland who cares? Fall on your pirate’s sword - Ponderosa
Off topic but
PatsPulpit (the Patriots version of MHR) has a nice new piece up defending Josh McD against the pre-season haters, and a first look at next Sunday’s game betw Josh and his Jedi Master.
The commenter formerly known as "Dashiell".
by underdog on Oct 6, 2009 10:54 PM MDT reply actions 1 recs
congrats
i like champ bailey, he deserves it! for more insights about games and players i recommend www.capperisland.com sports forum. regards
here is the correct web address
www.cappersisland.com is the correct address, sorry about the misspell in the previous comment.
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