What have we learned?

Over the past season, we have learned a lot about the Denver Broncos and the NFL. If you have tuned into MHR during the entire time, you probably know all of this, already. So, let's have a review session. What have we learned?

We have learned that Pat Bowlen isn't afraid to pull the trigger and change coaches when there is no sign of improvement. Sorry Shanny.

We have learned that Champ looks like a much better player when he isn't the only guy on defense who wants to make the tackle. 

We have learned that Brian Dawkins is the best leader that money can buy and age is just a number. 

We have learned why Eagles fans were so upset that Dawkins left Philadelphia. 

We have learned who Renaldo Hill and Andre Goodman are. They are darn good football players.

We have learned that just because you went to the pro bowl, doesn't make you the end-all-be-all of an organization.

We have learned that Kyle Orton has flimsy ankles but even if he was blindfolded and handcuffed, he'd still be a better quarterback than Chris Simms.

We have learned that DJ Williams has great tackling numbers, but still takes bad angles that allow large gains on running plays.

We have learned that Josh McDaniels picks cooler hoodies than Bill Belicheck.

We have learned that a fist pump from Josh McDaniels could easily knock out Mike Tyson. (My opinion, anyways)

We have learned that Jabar Gaffney is a great receiver, when made a 1st or 2nd receiving option.

We have learned that David Bruton is the most special player on special teams.

We have learned that Peyton Hillis has twice the fanbase, but half the skill of Spencer Larson. (oh yeah, I went there)

We have learned that Eddie Royal has to work on press coverage, this offseason.

We have learned that Andra Davis isn't your typical Cleveland Brown. You know......terrible.

We have learned that life is so much less stressful when Marquan Manuel and Calvin Lowry aren't your starting safeties.

We have learned that Brandon Stokely is master of the tip drill, but shouldn't swing his arms in frustration when close to a referee.

We have learned that our interior offensive line is aging and needs to be fixed.

We have learned that Mike Nolan prefers sun and beaches over high altitude and orange sunsets.

We have learned that Elvis Dumervil is much better off as an OLB in a 3-4 than a DE in a 4-3.

We have learned that Brandon Marshall is a great player but probably won't be in Denver next season.

We have learned that Shanahan in Washington could become Denver East after this offseason.

We have learned that Daniel Graham is a great mix of blocking and catching.

We have learned that Chris Simms shouldn't be a starting quarterback in the NFL.

We have learned that Tom Brandstater looks great throwing the ball in the preseason.

We have learned that Robert Ayers has one of the best suplex tackles in the NFL. Intimidated yet, Philip Rivers?

We have learned that third and shorts are anything but guaranteed first downs.

We have learned that WR screens are agonizing when they are unsuccessful.

We have learned that Knowshon Moreno has an amazing spin move.

We have learned that, when healthy, Correll Buckhalter is a very good runningback. If only he could stay healthy.

We have learned that stopping the run is priority number 1.

We have learned that Mitch Berger is the king of punting inside the 20 yard line.

We have learned that Mitch Berger is the king of punting less than 20 yards.

We have learned that Matt Prater is still a great kicker down the stretch when he doesn't overwork himself. Why should a kicker "overwork himself" anyways?

We have learned that Ryan Clady is human and is capable of giving up a sack (even though they are few and far between).

We have learned that your big toe is a very important part of your body.

We have learned that some things never change (SD choking in the playoffs) (Al Davis taking the fastest player in the draft instead of the more talented player) (the Chiefs being irrelevant until December).

We have learned that the best Broncos game is the next one.

We have learned that the best way to trash talk an opponent is by writing underhanded limericks.

We have learned that Cutlerception is extremely fun to scream 26 times a year, knowing that each Cutlerception gets you one step closer to a top ten draft pick.

We have learned that sometimes the grass isn't greener on the other Chicago... I mean side.

We have learned that there is no end to football season because Draftivus is on the way.

We have learned that mock drafts before the playoffs begin are cool.

We have learned a multitude of ways to use "Pees".

We have learned the origin of "this".

We have learned that MSM < MHR.

So, what else have we learned from the past season? From my own recall, I am bound to have left out some things. Let's talk it out.