have never coached or played football.

Sorry, that just slips out whenever I see his name. My bad.

even a whisper from Clayton the last week or so regarding the Broncos; not the slightest mention. Although I do avoid listening, reading or even seeing him as much as possible, so that could have something to do with it. Still, even though it’s early in the season, being 3 – 0 is like being Super Bowl contenders relative to how dreadful he and many other MSM “experts” thought we’d be. And yet, we can’t even get a half-ass, begrudging, “They have surprised me, but it’s still early and they haven’t really beaten anyone.” At least some MSM “experts” and analysts have conceded that limited bit of acknowledgment and praise.

From Yahoo Sports’ Charles Robinson’s “Winners/Losers” article (this bullet was under the “Losers” portion of the article):

• Hyperbolic NFL analysts
I’m not going to rip anyone specifically, but I could not believe the number of television analysts who were questioning the future of New England’s Brady. This is what makes the media look so ridiculous – that after only two games, people are wondering whether Brady will ever be the same. It was two games. Did we honestly think there would be zero period of adjustment? We’d all be better served if analysts didn’t feel more inclined to be logical rather than provocative.

Is he serious? How hypocritical can you get? Is this not identical to how he and just about every other MSM “expert” treated and reacted to the Broncos this offseason? And that was before ANY games had been played, let alone two. I realize we can’t do the reverse and declare the Broncos Super Bowl contenders after only 3 games, just as it’s incredibly premature to predict the fall of Brady and the Patriots empire after only 2 games (which they beat a decent Falcons team today). But is Charles Robinson SERIOUSLY acting as if he’s somehow a cut above his peers because he actually thinks he’s the “logical” one compared to the rest of the “provocative” driven media? What a joke.

ya, well, he’s not getting much tv face time anymore anyway.

he’s part of the old crew. he’s turning into a non-factor in the media game now.

Great comments. Not convinced that SD wins the division, but not sure they won’t either. I think they’re vulnerable (and they have Norv Turner as their coach), so if we continue to do what we’ve been doing and, as you said, improve each week, then I say we at least have a shot at the division. And that’s all I can ask for this year (and more than most others expected).

I agree, though, that to be the best, you beat the best. And regardless if we attain that “status” this year, I think that, even as quick as next year, we will be quickly climbing back to that great (perhaps elite) status in the league. I love the look and feel of this team and believe we are headed towards great things.

What a great win! GO BRONCOS!

We have a vendetta now? I didn’t see that movie — do we get to wear those wacky masks with the pencil thin mustaches?

The only thing that would lend credence to Clayton is if we lose the next 16 games. He’s a big boy — his credence will take care of itself or flame out under its own underpowered irrelevance.

Meanwhile, those of us who were confident in what we were seeing out of camp this year, and suffered the slings and arrows of fools for saying so, have every right to gloat, IMO. Personally, I won’t overdo it … until we beat the Bolts. ^^

maybe you’re right. In an ideal world these analysts would be getting paid to analyze. However as you imply, they are paid for their ability to create discussion and push buttons. It’s an unfortunate fact in our society these days. But the fact remains they predicted Oakland and KC to both be better. Even with the smallest amount of research possible, you’d have to be insane to make that prediction period. Now I’m not saying they should have seen the Bronco’s as a top tier team (quite frankly neither do I and I stand by my 8-8 prediction) but for Clayton, for example, to make predictions without performing the slightest due diligence is b.s. Maybe he did, and maybe he’s just a poor predictor. But if I were in charge at ESPN I would at least hope that to maintain the slightest bit of credibility my columnists would put in the proper work to produce the best possible product. Maybe ESPN doesn’t care about the credibility of their organization or that of their employees.
My last point is, ok even if you don’t want to buy my arguement, why did they pick on the Bronco’s this summer. We were an easy target correct? We had a lot of question marks it’s true. But what exactly did Oakland and KC do in their eyes that made them so much better than us? What did SD do to make them championship contenders all of a sudden? Why the Broncos? KC has just as many question marks but all i heard this offseason was how brilliant Hayley and Pioli were. They fired their OC a week before the season for pete’s sake. I have to believe that there is something else at play here.