"I think he's getting better," said Elway. "Obviously I think his finger is bothering him and I think offensively it doesn't look like everything is clicking for him yet."
"You know that they have the talent offensively to be a good team. I just think that is hasn't really clicked with everybody yet."
"You can spend all the time in the world you want in the off-season going over a new offense, trying to get it down mentally, but until you get into the games and get under the fire it's tough to react to it and really feel comfortable with that offense. Kyle's been in there before. He'll be perfect in this offense as time goes on and he gets more comfortable with it."
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Those are pretty powerful words
particularly considering the source. Thanks bear for the quote.
It all starts in the trenches - HT 11/11/08
Leave the hateful vitriol to the uninformed - HT 3/16/09
by firstfan on Sep 15, 2009 3:47 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I was going to say the same thing..
..Perfect is a very strong word to use.. I’m pretty sure we all consider him someone in the know when it comes to what it takes to be a successful NFL QB!
by HorseStance on Sep 15, 2009 3:49 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Those were definitely bold words...
especially coming from Elway!!! I do think that he is right though. It does take time for an offense to learn a new system and the only way to actually learn it is by running it in a game. It’s good to hear Mr. Elway say that Orton is going to be good in this system. Maybe that will shut the MSM up…it probably won’t though.
"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 Sep 15, 2009 4:22 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's said the same thing in similar words about every predecessor
I wouldn’t look much into this guys. Not that he’s seeing anything more than we are in the first place.
by rururuland784 on Sep 16, 2009 12:09 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whatever......your CONSISTENT negativity is spellbpouning man, and getting old...seriously!
Those that cant coach, compete!
Failing to plan is planning to fail.
All I want is 53 Rod Smiths. Is that asking too much????
"Peyton Hillis didn’t rip the sleeves off his jersey, they flew off out of fear."
Calijoefornia.
by boydy2669 on Sep 16, 2009 7:22 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good to hear.
Who would know more about being a great quarterback than………. the GREATEST quarterback???
Bringing Bronco love from 1,112 miles away
by kentuckybronco on Sep 15, 2009 3:51 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
You missed a word
The GREATEST quarterback EVER!
Gladly sharing a name with Dexter Fowler!
by ShadowPenguin on Sep 15, 2009 4:43 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
it was implied. I figured I wouldn't even have to say that. Everyone knows it already.
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by kentuckybronco on Sep 15, 2009 4:47 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
A little time and a few solid wins
will make all the difference.
Conversation nonstarters: hoping McDaniels fails, comparing Bears to Broncos, Cutler to Orton, apples to oranges, and casual drinkers to Raiders fans.
by broncosmontana on Sep 15, 2009 4:00 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
What would that guy know?
I mean, John Clayton says we suck…
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I don’t like quarterbacks. - DOOM
by jubei on Sep 15, 2009 4:06 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Seriously
Who’s word am I going to trust more? John Clayton or some guy who owns a Car Dealership?
by 3RingsHeProbablyKnowsSomething on Sep 15, 2009 4:09 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey now,
he owns several!
"No matter how far a Jackass travels it will never come back a horse"
by SpaceCowboyInLG on Sep 15, 2009 4:12 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
didnt he sell his dealerships to Go?
now hes got his restaurant
by purplesocks on Sep 15, 2009 7:36 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
John Clayton was an awesome QB
in his college rotisserie league.
The commenter formerly known as "Dashiell".
by underdog on Sep 15, 2009 7:53 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
QB for clayton should stand for Quiet Buffoon.
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by weazel on Sep 15, 2009 8:51 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
unfortunatly ne is never quiet.
Week 1: DEN 12 CIN 7
2009 NBA Champions L.A Lakers
2009 NBA Finals MVP Kobe Bryant
by weazel on Sep 15, 2009 8:52 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
did you know
that he has a pony tail? That is why he looks like a weasel, all his hair is pulled back.
by D-fence on Sep 16, 2009 12:07 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
He looks like that teacher on South Park
Weazel’s like me look a lot better than that. :)
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2009 NBA Champions L.A Lakers
2009 NBA Finals MVP Kobe Bryant
by weazel on Sep 16, 2009 12:49 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice
i was just going to post this
<3 #7
by lolcopter on Sep 15, 2009 4:11 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
God, I'd vote him into office right now.
What a terrific ambassador for the team. You never heard anything about his opinion on the franchise’s tumultuous offseason, just 100% support. God bless this man.
by legendarywalton on Sep 15, 2009 4:13 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Thank goodness that this organization has John Elway.
He has been all support all the time. I’ll take his opinion over any experts’ no matter what.
"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 Sep 15, 2009 4:25 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
#7 offfering his expert opinion.
Too bad ESPN doesn’t pay him for it. Probably too much common sense and realism for them.
Quick question; Does anyone remember if John came out and offered such an endorsement for “you know who”? Off the top of my head I can’t, however, I could very well be wrong.
Gotta be a confidence booster for Orton to hear John say good things about him.
"You can make mistakes, but you are not a failure until you blame others for those mistakes." -John Wooden
by Randall15 on Sep 15, 2009 4:27 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't think he said anything good about Cutler...
because Cutler was too busy telling the media how much stronger his arm is than Elway’s.
"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 Sep 15, 2009 4:30 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha, yeah.
But that was in year 3, so I’d be kinda surprised he never said much about Cutler before then.
Maybe John Elway’s silence should have told us more than our own beliefs.
"You can make mistakes, but you are not a failure until you blame others for those mistakes." -John Wooden
by Randall15 on Sep 15, 2009 4:49 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is what he said on Cutler
On Jay Cutler
“Obviously he’s in a new system with a new offense. He doesn’t have the same set of receivers in Chicago that he had here in Denver.”
“The athletic ability like he has and the arm strength that he has gets you in trouble a little bit. I think that (Sunday) night he was trying to do a little too much a lot of times and I had that same problem at times.”
Hillis/Moreno in '09
by Emmett Smith on Sep 15, 2009 5:35 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Glad to hear something about Orton who knows what they're talking about.
I definitely feel that once this O finds it’s rhythm, it will be dominant
"Really, I'm a high-motor guy. Tough, hard-nosed, a hard runner, can make you miss at times. And just competitive. I love to play the game and I bring that energy to my team. So, we'll see how that goes." - Knowshon Moreno
Knowshon Moreno=ROY
by stedtfeld on Sep 15, 2009 4:29 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
From someone who knows what they're talking about
"Really, I'm a high-motor guy. Tough, hard-nosed, a hard runner, can make you miss at times. And just competitive. I love to play the game and I bring that energy to my team. So, we'll see how that goes." - Knowshon Moreno
Knowshon Moreno=ROY
by stedtfeld on Sep 15, 2009 4:30 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes dominant, really!
This is the same exact attitude that many McDissers had about our Defense as well. But after pre season progress was backed up with a great week 1 performance against a team with several talented offensive weapons I hear nothing about how horrible a job McD did with our Defense.
Now these same naysayers are trying to tear down our Offense with snide remarks such as these. What are you going to complain about when our Offense clicks and actually does start dominating?
People can use statistics to prove anything, 87% of all people know that.
by c_style on Sep 16, 2009 10:40 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Pat will sell him the Broncos in a couple years! :D
In It to Win It
It's Orange Crush Time
by USMCWall on Sep 15, 2009 4:36 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope he's Pat's successor!
People can use statistics to prove anything, 87% of all people know that.
by c_style on Sep 16, 2009 10:41 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ohhhh, that feels good!
Seriously, I find that VERY reassuring. Even a believer like myself (believer in the need to change the system and liking the direction being taken) sometimes needs a few words from a respected source. In my gut, I am as impatient as anyone……. I want to win NOW……but I have to deliberately temper that need with the understanding that we need to walk the road to get to the destination. Nice to have a signpost or two to let me know I (we) haven’t gone astray.
by idahobronc on Sep 15, 2009 4:37 PM MDT reply actions 1 recs
Perfect huh? Me likey!
That is amazing though… I don’t think I ever heard Elway say a good thing about Cutler. I wonder if he knew what type of a guy the Cry-Baby was as soon as he met him… I’d go with a resounding “yes!” on that one.
I couldn’t be happier with the way things are going with this team, I feel the goodness.
by aLuffabo on Sep 15, 2009 4:37 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow! Strong words
Considering the source, we all should feel very good. I’m thinking game six is when the O hits it’s stride. Anybody know who we play game 6?
by azbroncomaniac on Sep 15, 2009 5:06 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
@SD on Monday Night
"Really, I'm a high-motor guy. Tough, hard-nosed, a hard runner, can make you miss at times. And just competitive. I love to play the game and I bring that energy to my team. So, we'll see how that goes." - Knowshon Moreno
Knowshon Moreno=ROY
by stedtfeld on Sep 15, 2009 5:24 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
No problem!
"Really, I'm a high-motor guy. Tough, hard-nosed, a hard runner, can make you miss at times. And just competitive. I love to play the game and I bring that energy to my team. So, we'll see how that goes." - Knowshon Moreno
Knowshon Moreno=ROY
by stedtfeld on Sep 15, 2009 5:36 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eh, what does he know?
Where will you be on October 1st, 2009 at 6:45 PM Mountain Time?
by Bob in Boulder on Sep 15, 2009 5:12 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
oh no...bob
i bet you think your being clever and stuff…wouldnt it be nice to be positive…just once…and say something like..wow…great words from THE Greatest Ever…heres your chance…just say yes :)
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by MHRsGirl on Sep 15, 2009 5:26 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I will girl...THIS IS FRICKIN' AWESOME!!!
Words like this from the great one. Probably sees a little bit of himself in Kyle: the ability to play thru injury, the leadership, putting the team first and the respect of his team mates.
PH UCK YEAH….
Those that cant coach, compete!
Failing to plan is planning to fail.
All I want is 53 Rod Smiths. Is that asking too much????
"Peyton Hillis didn’t rip the sleeves off his jersey, they flew off out of fear."
Calijoefornia.
by boydy2669 on Sep 15, 2009 5:32 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
my hero...hugs and kisses :)
MHR...and proud of it!
by MHRsGirl on Sep 15, 2009 5:51 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
crud
Maybe I should just say yes?
Where will you be on October 1st, 2009 at 6:45 PM Mountain Time?
by Bob in Boulder on Sep 15, 2009 5:53 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just said yes once
the next day I didn’t remember anything from the night before. No can do. And of course, I was totally joking above. Just in case you haven’t seen some of my pro-Elway rants, including one yesterday, I think.
Where will you be on October 1st, 2009 at 6:45 PM Mountain Time?
by Bob in Boulder on Sep 15, 2009 5:51 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
All good Bob...
You are a great fan my friend. No one can ever doubt that!
I knew it was tongue in cheek.
Have a good one!
Those that cant coach, compete!
Failing to plan is planning to fail.
All I want is 53 Rod Smiths. Is that asking too much????
"Peyton Hillis didn’t rip the sleeves off his jersey, they flew off out of fear."
Calijoefornia.
by boydy2669 on Sep 15, 2009 5:55 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well maybe all of the Orton naysayers can start to discredit Mr Elway now!!!
Where are you? Come on!!! Thought so.
by bfree2bronc on Sep 15, 2009 6:40 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Nope
They wouldn’t dare take on the Elway.
They just continue to nibble around the edges at Orton.
"The best defense is a good offense. Or is it the other way around." Wolverine
Pray for the best, prepare for the worst, and know you will come down somewhere between the two.
Livin' in La La Land and Lovin' It
by BShrout on Sep 15, 2009 7:07 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Edges?
There’s a buffet-line to feast on with this guy. I don’t think any judgement should be cast at this point, but if you don’t consider his week-1 performance to be underwhelming, well you must be a frequent poster of MHR.
He should have been 16-26, 156, no tds, a pick, 6pts and at fault for the mistake of the game (taking that sack).
by rururuland784 on Sep 16, 2009 12:14 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Underwhelming
I thought so too, but I get the feeling you want gaudy numbers or he’s a hack. If playing with him as QB results in W’s then I’ll take it.
by NDbronco on Sep 16, 2009 7:20 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, not guady numbers
But a QB must first be evaluated by his production, before you take into consideration the specific decisions he made at certain times that are perceived to have greater impact on the final result. (as in certain plays have more importance than others, which some accept and some do not)
These so called crucial time decisions, which perhaps if we view KO as the game manager type, would be key.
But I’ve never been a big believer in W/L record for QB’s when the full scope of context and circumstance isn’t flushed out. IMO, taking the W/L record at face value can be a more deceiving stat than many of the raw QB efficiency metrics.
by rururuland784 on Sep 16, 2009 10:50 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Remember the first games of CASSEL last year
after he took for Brady. Underwhelming. And that despite having learned the system for 2(?) years from the bench. Then things clicked. You did say it may be too early to judge…. that I concur with. I just am really not expecting too much until the second half of the season, so until then, I believe. I think that is what Elway was trying to say also…. give him time to have the system click. Go Broncos!.
by idahobronc on Sep 16, 2009 9:00 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Plus, this is only his 3rd year as a starter
That is not that much experience. Yet the Orton-haters act like they know his potential-ceiling which happens to be not much better than what he has shown already in the league. It is nonsensical to believe that Orton will not continue to grow and mature as a QB and even more so to think any of us knows how good of a QB he will turn out to be over his career.
People can use statistics to prove anything, 87% of all people know that.
by c_style on Sep 16, 2009 11:00 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
You've got to see it first
Not a big blind faith guy. He’s got 4 games in the system of pretty consistent performances. We shall see.
by rururuland784 on Sep 17, 2009 12:58 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Elway was overrated.
And it was McDaniels’ fault.
-Harvey J. Neptune
"Practice doesn't make perfect. PERFECT practice makes perfect." - Vince Lombardi
by HarvJNep2n on Sep 16, 2009 10:14 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Awesome words from the most awesomeness QB ever
Thanks bear for the find.
"The best defense is a good offense. Or is it the other way around." Wolverine
Pray for the best, prepare for the worst, and know you will come down somewhere between the two.
Livin' in La La Land and Lovin' It
by BShrout on Sep 15, 2009 7:06 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
You just have to listen
when Elway talks about football, especially about QBs.
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by weazel on Sep 15, 2009 8:56 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I just <3 John Elway.
A lot.
President of the Don Draper fan club.
by jcd823 on Sep 16, 2009 12:28 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Elway - Phoo
Who is Elway? A retired old man that the game left behind. If he’s going to be a mouthpiece for the Broncos, let him be a real mouthpiece. Pay the man and then we can all drink the Elway Kool-Aid. That being said (and having a very difficult time getting my tongue out of my cheek), I wonder if Elway would ever consent to becoming a QB coach? Then again, He has way too many irons in the fire to mess with something like that.
I feel a poll coming on.
Who thinks Elway would make a good Head Coach? A GM? An Owner?
by ArtfulDodger on Sep 16, 2009 2:12 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Elway - Part Deux
I agree with what Elway said about the Broncos in general. However, before I commit to naming Orton the next great Bronco QB, I’ll have to see how the entire season pans out and whether or not Denver takes a QB in the draft. That will tell the story. I’m NOT a nay sayer. Just a guarded optimist.
by ArtfulDodger on Sep 16, 2009 2:16 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Elway Car dealership
Mr Elway has a new dealership in Manhattan Beach, Ca. TV ads have been quite frequent of late.
by LAbroncfan on Sep 16, 2009 8:26 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
We should be careful what we wish for.
I like a business man who is a football FAN being the owner. I’m afraid that Elway knows too much about the game, and he would be a little too controlling, even though we love him.
-Harvey J. Neptune
"Practice doesn't make perfect. PERFECT practice makes perfect." - Vince Lombardi
by HarvJNep2n on Sep 16, 2009 10:16 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
:::runs away and hides::::
-Harvey J. Neptune
"Practice doesn't make perfect. PERFECT practice makes perfect." - Vince Lombardi
by HarvJNep2n on Sep 16, 2009 10:17 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
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