2 losses? So what!

by broncoboy on Nov 13, 2009 10:22 AM MST Comment 7 comments

Hey Broncos fans! Haven’t had a post in a long time but, I was bored and I really want to start posting again, so here are just a few things I’d like to say about the first half of the season.

Things that have really impressed me....

The play of Kyle Orton: Living in Chicago, I knew Orton was a good QB when he came to Denver in the trade during the offseason. I had a feeling Orton would be a decent QB in this system, but I had no idea he would be playing this well over the 1st half of the year. Gotta love the leadership he brings: WINNER. Sure he has had some struggles, but at least he won’t turn that ball over(forget PIT!)
Speaking of leadership, let’s talk about that right now. It seems the Broncos in years past have had a hard time finding a leader since Al Wilson went off on the strecher. Now the Broncos are filled with guys like Dawkins, Davis, Woodyard, Haggan, Royal, Graham. This has to be one of the biggest reason the Broncos are winning the West right now.
The Defense: Well, DUH, that’s a given! Overall, the defense is doing a great job on their end of the bargin. Switching to a new scheme in one year and play lights out like this? That has to give you confiedence for what the future brings. Especially when the Broncos improve the front 3.
Josh McDaniels: But that's a given ;)

But there are some things I am concerned with, and that is what this is mainly about...

Punting: Oh my gosh it seems like I will never be happy with the punting on this team. I am not a "Kern-backer" just a guy who wants a decent punter for once! Sure Kern out kicked the coverage a few times, and had some issues when kicking it inside the 20. But I don’t think Kern was worth dropping for a guy that will kick it 35 yards. Yes, Berger has done a decent job at kicking inside the 20, but when the Broncos were having problems moving the ball, a 35 yard punt ending up at midfield was not helping our case. PLEASE FIND A NEW PUNTER!
4-Man rushes: Over the past few games, its seems like the Broncos are only getting pressure when they blitz. Sure the got to Big Ben a few times, but other than that it seemed the Broncos struggled when only bringing 4. Hopefully that will change this week.
Punt/Kickoff Returns: Not gonna lie, but our return game is awful. Forget about San Diego everyone. The blocking isn’t where it needs to be. I see a new coach coming in next season if these struggles continue.
Interior line: For this whole season it seems that Ben Hamilton has been taken advantage of. He was a liabilty on the line, as much as I hate to say it. Hopefully with Hochstien coming in at LG, the line will be able to run and pass block better.
Running game: This is probably an issue with the offensive line, as I stated before, but it is a cause for concern. Buckhalter doesn’t seem the same since that ankle injury, and moreno looks like he is dancing too much in the backfield. I look for the run game to improve this week however .
Playcalling: This probably one of the biggest problems that has bothered me. I know the line hasn’t been blocking too well, but that doesn’t mean the offense should be so constricted. Orton has shown he can throw it downfield(NE comes to mind). I don’t see why the Broncos won’t stretch the field more. The offense is becoming a little predictable. Hope it changes this week.

Eventhough I have concerns, I am NOT giving up on this team. McDaniels is a great coach, and there is too much talent and desire on this team to let 2008 happen all over again. The Steelers and the Ravens were very tough opponents, but now it is time for us to rebound. A game with the Skins and a game with the Chargers. These 2 games will be big. And I couldn’t be more confident picking the Broncos! My prrdiction going into the year was 11-5. And now it looks like the Broncos will be right around that mark. the Broncos are on pace to win the West, and that's all i could ask for. So to everyone who is jumping ship: GO AHEAD! I'll stick with the team I love! That’s about all I got everyone. Have yourself a Fantastic Friday!

GO BRONCOS!!!

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Good, well thought out points. Glad you are sharing again…

I too dabbled in pacifism once...

by waltersobchakbronco on Nov 13, 2009 11:35 AM MST reply actions 0 recs

thanks man. i really appreciate it

"It means nothing to throw for 4500 yards, 25 touchdowns, and you dont win"-Brandon Marshall

GET TO CAMP BRANDON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by broncoboy on Nov 13, 2009 2:59 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

I am beginning to view this season as a Heavy Weight Championship fight.

12 rounds of boxing and usually the outcome is dictated by how one boxer out smarts the other. One case that comes to my memory was the title fight between Muhammed Ali and George Foreman in Africa. Ali realizing that going toe to toe with “Big” George Foreman would be futile and would result in his eventual defeat. Out smarting Foreman would be the only conclusion to bringing the Heavy Weight belt back home and Ali implemented the famous “rope-a-dope”. Ali’s tactic would eventually wear down the fiercer and stronger Foreman making Foreman’s punches less effective, then Ali reversed his tactics and went on the offense to deliver the knockout blow.

That is how I am seeing this team right now, lull these bigger, better teams into a feeling they can do whatever they want with us using the rope-a-dope tactic then let the hammer down when it’s time to punch them out. Some folks might disagree with me and they have every right because we won’t know the outcome of this season until it is fulilled, that’s just the way I see it.

Inklings of words given by McD have expressed so, like, “we want to win now as to later” and the way the season has worked out so far it has let him give a little, stretch a little, bend a little without really breaking. The second half of the season should be some very exciting football for the team and us. Thanks Broncoboy for bringing this post out and continue in the future. Rec’d.

by bfree2bronc on Nov 13, 2009 1:31 PM MST reply actions 1 recs