Quick Thoughts on tonights game - PS I am sorry I "jinxed" the team with my prediction

by Broncoman on Nov 9, 2009 10:29 PM MST

Well I can’t say that I am not a little disappointed in my prognostication not being very accurate, I think Matt Millan, Steve Young, and Chris Berman picking us lead us to our doom. I think this team has not yet played it’s best ball and I expect that we will have a good game next week and next week’s post will be happier. These are some quick observations and they all are not glowing, flame on to your heart’s desire.

1.) Ben Hamilton and Casey Weigman definitely do not look suited for this blocking scheme, Hamilton looked like a turnstile for much of the game and seemed to lack effort or passion on a lot of plays, I am guessing this is his last season in Orange and Blue, don’t be surprised if we use a high draft pick on a guard/tackle or guard/center next season.

2.) Our edges defenders got hammered in the 2nd quarter, this appears to be a fundamental weakness on this defense as that a lot of the big plays this season have been on the edge.

3.) Sorry, but I still don’t see Kyle Orton being the long term solution, tonight was an example of why, he can’t make plays when the play breaks down, he does not have the arm strength and accuracy to make tough throws against a good defense, and in the playoffs he will be playing against good defenses.

4.) One prediction I got right, our big WR had a good day, at least in the 1st half, not sure what happened to them in the second half.

5.) Credit Pittsburgh for adjusting to our blitzes.

6.) Second game in a row where the other team made the better adjustments at halftime.

7.) John Elway

8.) I still think we will win the AFC West.

9.) Berger had a horrible 1st half, that said, he may not be an upgrade over Kern, but I don’t think it is a downgrade either.

10.) Prater finally was booming some kickoffs, too bad we couldn’t have him kicking off more.

11.) What happened to Champ Bailey tonight, he looked very average.

12.) Moreno does not look like a special player to me, big time players come to play in big time games, Moreno looked awful tonight in all facets. I understand the rookie issues, but honestly, playing RB in the pros should be a relatively easy transition, plenty of rookie RB have had great years.

13.) I understand the idea of signing Law, but why didn’t we do it during the bye week, instead of having a guy struggling to know where he was supposed to be, at least he would have had some time to learn the position and defense.

14) I don't know why we didn't use a hurry-up attack like the Steelers and take advantage of our conditioning at altitude and try to gas the Steeler offense

13-3 is still very possible, but the offense definately needs to step up, especially putting points on the board early in the game. I will give a pass on the INT this week, but I worry anout the ability to score on tough defenses in the playoffs. I am hoping we start seeing Hillis used more, especially in the running game, I still think he could be a force. And if Jarvis Moss (sorry Jarvis Moss lovers) doesn't suit up for the rest of the year, I will be fine with that. He looked horrible tonight, unless it was his intention to give the OT a nice hug every down.

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Wouldn't worry about the playoffs

We need an offense or we won’t be making it.

by NDbronco on Nov 10, 2009 5:53 AM MST via mobile reply actions

............6-2 is a lot better than 2-6. We are still leading the division...............

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by Troy Hufford on Nov 10, 2009 8:03 AM MST up reply actions

I don’t believe in a jinx; this was the SB champs, after all. I predicted a 6 win season, so I’m happy to be 6-2; better than I thought would happen. Yes, we were lucky on that record, but that is the way football seasons go; sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, and it all balances out towards the end os the season.

I thought we were getting to much credit for 6-0, as we were not dominating the games. We are an OK team, that might get hot or might get cold; but it isn’t a great defense, or a great offense. We really don’t have any players that strike fear in the other team, even with some really good defensive players (Champ, Dawk). That doesn’t mean we can’t win games, or even the AFC West (which is still up in the air); it just means we have to play flawlessly to win, or have an individual great game that makes up a lot of ground, a la a RB or CB.

I still see a team that is thinking too much, especially on offense. That is to be expected as we transition to a different style of team and player. Next year we may see a better result; but we also need to upgrade players to get there. I’m not sold on this direction, BTW; I agreed with Jimmy Johnson/ Shanny on the need for speed over power on a team, but the last few years that wasn’t working so well. Perhaps this is a better move- but this year is too early to tell.

IMNSHO, of course………

by baselinedenver on Nov 10, 2009 7:27 AM MST reply actions

Generally agree, but

I think I am more on board than you are with the idea of power (with whatever quickness you can get) over lighter weight speed that relys too much on finesse. Physical and powerful with good quickness in the line play seems like a consistently reliable approach in early as well as late season. It just seems to me that in our best years, we weren’t out weighed on the line by as much as we had been the last 3 years. Now, speed at certain positions? You bet, WR, CB, RB, etc, bring it on!

Agree that we are in transistion, still thinking too much, still looking for what works best with our personell, and that it is too early to judge the outcome.

by idahobronc on Nov 10, 2009 11:41 AM MST up reply actions