Perspective on the INT

by sadaraine on Aug 23, 2009 9:32 AM MDT

UGH! I started today thinking maybe I should avoid MHR, sportscenter, etc. as I feared everyone would be making a big deal out of Orton's INT. And here we are. Here's some perspective for everyoone about Orton's poor lefty throw and a few thoughts I had after watching the game.

In a real game, we would never get to 4th down.
1. We were at the 1. What bone-head doesn't pound the ball there??? Is there anyone in their right mind that wouldn't put in Hillis and bowl some fool over with the power running game?
2. Even if we couldn't punch it in, you take the 3 points in the regular season. The only reason we went for it was to evaluate and give some specific situational practice to our guys.
Orton has to throw with his left...he had a guy grabbing his right.
1. During the broadcast and after people keep making a big deal of him getting fancy with his left hand. Well...he was trying to make a play and the only option left was for him to throw with his left. Go watch the replay.
Orton looked just fine all game.
1. Look at the rest of the game. Orton had a great handle on the offense and was doing a great job. His decision making was well above-average all game...why would he all of a sudden make such a poor decision? Maybe because it is the preseason and it doesn't matter.

Thoughts on the game:

Gaffney looks like he would be a very good possession receiver. Hear that Marshall? You ARE replaceable. (Don't get me wrong, the Beast is a superb talent, but this sissy game he is playing isn't cool)
If you like watching line play, you have to have a man-crush on our offensive line (1st string only). They dominate.
Lamont Jordan has some sparks, but as a fan of his, I'm definitely seeing what you guys have said about him being slow to the LOS and lack of power.
This defense is going to be really dangerous once they get comfortable. I saw some great flashes at every level this game.
Even though I can tell they aren't totally comfortable, at least they look like a decent defense instead of a push-over d like we had last year.
I hope Simms is okay cause it puts us in serious trouble if we have to find another back-up.

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First of all Gaffney should of caught the pass on 2nd and goal.

He miss timed it as Orton had more zip on the ball. The INT was McDaniels’ not Orton’s. Our first team out played their first team and their 2nd team out played our 2nd team. Simple as that. If you all noticed Kyle was throwing with more authority and zip. He lasered one 50 yards through the endzone for all you folks who say he doesn’t have an arm. Duh.

by bfree2bronc on Aug 23, 2009 10:24 AM MDT reply actions

The interception....

The play on fourth down was an opportunity for situational pracitce. That is why it was called. There is little need to look at it as anything beyond that.

As for the throw, it is 4th down, so anything other than a touchdown turns the ball over anyway. As such, he took the only opportunity he had to try and make something happen. Other than the placement of the ball, there was no difference between an int or a sack. Either one gives the ball to Seattle. In those terms it was a limitied risk decision and his right arm was being held, thus not an option.

I have no issue with the attempt and I thought Orton had a marvelous evening.

"My team's on the floor"
Gene Hackman - Hoosiers

by AlanC11 on Aug 23, 2009 10:27 AM MDT reply actions

That INT should've never happened...

Gaffney should have caught that ball, but ya know, things happen. It’s only the preseason, and there’s no way we would’ve thrown three straight times on the one yard line.

"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.

by broncoholic on Aug 23, 2009 10:32 AM MDT reply actions

Gaffney should have caught the ball--kick field goals on fourth down

Orton played really well the whole game, and Brandon Stockley had a nice TD.

Gaffney’s drop shows we need Marshall back, or a similar receiver, if Marshall gets booted
the way TO was in Dallas.

In the series that led to the left handed interception. Why not hand the ball off to Hillis and
run in for a touchdown? The whole series reminded me of Shanahan’s tendency to always
try tricky passing plays in the red zone. The Broncos should have kicked a field goal on
fourth down.

The Broncos really need Moreno back in the line up.

It should be interesting to see Cutler back in town next week with the Bears.

by todd7 on Aug 23, 2009 11:02 AM MDT up reply actions

Well..

I am one of the first to back Marshall and recount his talents and abilities, but i’ll also be the first to remind anyone of all the balls he dropped. I wouldn’t use this situation to validate the need for Marshall.

It's Orange Crush time. And no I am NOT talking about the soft-drink.
Which I beg the question: "Can liquid really be... soft?"

The past is settled, its only the future now. A new one, for Denver, and for BMarsh. Light'em up Beast!

by USMCWall on Aug 23, 2009 2:25 PM MDT up reply actions

The easy and obvioius

Very true, if it was the regular season, but punching it in from a few yards out doesn’t give the offense a chance to practice red zone plays. McDanniels does not seem to waste energy anywhere, kind of a “there’s a purpose for every minute” and that’s to serve preparing for when it counts.

by BroncoCUbuffs on Aug 23, 2009 11:06 AM MDT up reply actions

As HSFBCoach pointed out in another discussion

McDaniels might have given Orton a scenario in which we’re trailing by four with the game on the line and time for one play. In that scenario he would have had nothing to lose and everything to gain by trying to get the ball in the end zone by any means possible: throwing it left-handed, batting it with his head, throwing it back over his shoulder and hoping a Bronco catches it and scores. Thing is, we don’t know what McDaniels had in mind or told Orton, so we can’t say for sure if Orton made a bad decision or not.

"Surprised to see you, Captain, though pleased." — from Star Trek episode Space Seed.

by spock on Aug 23, 2009 5:30 PM MDT reply actions