Denver Broncos News: Horse Tracks - 10/18/10
by John Bena on Oct 18, 2010 4:51 AM MDT
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Interference call sets up Jets' 24-20 win over Broncos - The Denver Post
For a game that started out with bright sunshine and warm temperatures, Josh McDaniels wore long white sleeves. The Broncos' coach needed a place to stuff away all his tricks.
Paige: Broncos' math problem adds up to loss - The Denver Post
With 86 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter Sunday afternoon, the Jets were awarded the ball on a pass interference call near the east sideline at the Broncos' 2-yard line.
Kiszla: For once, Broncos better than their record - The Denver Post
Can faith begin with a lie? That's what the Broncos must believe now. They are not a 2-4 NFL team. Their record is a big, fat lie.
Myers: Jets escape Denver with 24-20 win, 5-1 record that look super - The Denver Post
Mark Sanchez just let it fly on a desperation, fourth-down heave to Santonio Holmes. And when the ball hit the ground Sunday, along with one of the great penalty flags in Jets history at the Broncos' 2-yard line, it was the first really clear signal that this could be a special season
Krieger: Orton keeps cool, knows division title is available - The Denver Post
Kyle Orton didn't waste a moment disputing the controversial call that turned Sunday's game. He knows the Broncos still have as good a chance as anyone to win the AFC West.
Autumn's vintage look revives Broncos memories - The Denver Post
On "Orange Sunday," with the old-school Broncos color blanketing the stands at Invesco Field at Mile High, the elder Jacobsen sported an authentic game jersey Tensi wore in 1967. The little-known Tensi played quarterback for the Broncos in the late 1960s.
Jets' persistence pays off in imperfect win - The Denver Post
Jets coach Rex Ryan emerged from the visiting locker room at Invesco Field at Mile High feeling fortunate. He said he was lucky to have a team good enough to overcome three turnovers, and he was lucky enough to get two big breaks in the final 90 seconds.
Broncos go big on D with surprising 4-3 formation - The Denver Post
There was a time before Josh McDaniels was a football coach that he spent time pursuing a degree in mathematics.
Pass interference, red-zone woes put Broncos in hole - The Denver Post
First off, that was pass interference. I am a huge Broncos fan and always want them to win, but I am also a realist and that clearly was PI. The defender was playing the ball, but you cannot grab a face mask, which he did.
Tebow quietly does "nice job" in longest pro stint - The Denver Post
I thought Tim did a nice job of coming in and running the ball," said Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton, who always split out as a wide receiver when Tebow came in for the shotgun.
Broncos Wide Receiver Matt Willis has a broken foot | All Things Broncos
Broncos reserve wide receiver and special teams player Matt Willis broke a bone in his foot in Sunday’s loss to the Jets.
NFL Game Center: New York Jets at Denver Broncos - 2010 Week 6
- LaDainian Tomlinson broke the Broncos' hearts again shortly after the field judge reached into his pocket to the disbelief of the orange-clad crowd.
NFL Game Center: Indianapolis Colts at Washington Redskins - 2010 Week 6
After Peyton Manning threw three first-half passes that should have been intercepted, his teammates made up for it by losing three fumbles in the second half. The defense did its part by missing too many tackles to count, and an attempt by the offense to kill the clock turned into more football follies.
NFL Game Center: Baltimore Ravens at New England Patriots - 2010 Week 6
Four years after leaving the Patriots, Deion Branch felt like -- and played like -- he'd never been gone.
NFL Game Center: Miami Dolphins at Green Bay Packers - 2010 Week 6
When Brandon Marshall found out that Green Bay Packers defensive standout Charles Woodson wouldn't be shadowing him for the whole game Sunday, he didn't need to tell quarterback Chad Henne what to do.
NFL Game Center: Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers - 2010 Week 6
With Ben Roethlisberger reveling in the cheers he once feared he might not hear, the Pittsburgh Steelers looked like themselves for the first time all season. They also sounded like the team that loves to intimidate.
NFL Game Center: Kansas City Chiefs at Houston Texans - 2010 Week 6
Andre Johnson saved the Houston Texans and their shaky defense again.
NFL Game Center: San Diego Chargers at St. Louis Rams - 2010 Week 6
A week after losing by 38 points to the Detroit Lions, the St. Louis Rams used their defense to rebound in a big way.
NFL.com news: Chargers tight end Gates leaves loss to Rams with ankle injury
San Diego Chargers tight end Antonio Gates left Sunday's 20-17 loss to the St. Louis with a left ankle injury
Closing time for Cowboys' 2010 season - NFC East Blog - ESPN
This is where Cowboys seasons come to die. But unlike last year's trip to the unsightly Metrodome, which resulted in a 34-3 playoff loss, fans will be forced to endure 11 more games.
Brett Favre of Minnesota Vikings spurned interview with NFL last week, sources say - ESPN
Brett Favre's interview with NFL security chief Milt Alherich will come after the Minnesota Vikings quarterback declined an attempt to interview him this past week, according to sources familiar with the league's investigation into allegations that he sent inappropriate text messages to a former Jets employee in 2008.
Haley sees growth even in stunning defeat - AFC West Blog - ESPN
Head coach Todd Haley believes in making weekly strides as he tries to raise the Kansas City Chiefs from the bottom of the NFL.
Week 6 winners and losers | National Football Post
Let’s take some time this morning to talk about the "winners" and the "losers" from the Week 6 Sunday action in the NFL…
Week 6 post game notes: late kickoffs | National Football Post
Minnesota/ Dallas: Will get more into this game in a moment, but how about the atmosphere for Week 6 of the regular season? Felt like I was watching a wild card playoff game—and that could have been an elimination game for the 1-4 Cowboys.
Texans' Ryans out for the season | National Football Post
Houston Texans Pro Bowl middle inebacke DeMecoy Ryans' season is over.
Ravens squander opportunity, lose to Patriots | National Football Post
Exasperated by a squandered opportunity, the Baltimore Ravens were left to lament how New England Patriots star quarterback Tom Brady engineered another vintage comeback victory.
Terrell Suggs and Tom Brady have a conversation | National Football Post
During the New England Patriots' 23-20 overtime win over the Baltimore Ravens, Ravens outside linebacker Terrell Suggs and Patriots quarterback Tom Brady trade words in a heated face-to-face exchange.
That old Patriot magic, another QB quandary in Philly, more Snaps - Don Banks - SI.com
Musings, observations and the occasional Week 6 insight as we watch the NFL's most desperate two teams, Dallas and Minnesota, fight it out for an all important second win at the Metrodome ...
Source: Green Bay Packers acquire safety Anthony Smith in swap with Jags - NFL - SI.com
The Green Bay Packers acquired safety Anthony Smith in a trade with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press.
Raiders vs. 49ers - Recap - October 17, 2010 - NFL - Football - SI.com
Alex Smith is realistic. He expected to get booed again. A win feels great, yet it's still only one.
Seahawks vs. Bears - Recap - October 17, 2010 - NFL - Football - SI.com
The way Jay Cutler got knocked around, Lawyer Milloy and the Seattle Seahawks couldn't wait for this game.
Deion Branch still contributing, Big Ben shines in return - Andrew Perloff - SI.com
Quick-hitting insights from the slate of 1 p.m. games.
Cowher should be on Cowboys owner's mind - NFL - Yahoo! Sports
Jerry Jones should be talking to Bill Cowher every week. He should be watching Cowher on CBS’ "NFL Today," contributing to Cowher’s favorite charities, and mowing Cowher’s lawn in North Carolina, too. And when the season ends, Jones should offer Cowher the richest coaching contract in football, and move fast to dump his Texas-sized mistake of a coaching staff.
Kolb puts pressure back on Reid - NFL - Yahoo! Sports
Once again, Eagles coach Andy Reid has a problem. He has in Michael Vick(notes) a quarterback who was the best player in the NFL the first month of the season before injuring his ribs trying to dive into the end zone two weeks ago. He also has Kevin Kolb(notes), his starter until suffering a concussion the first week of the season, but has since been fantastic in Vick’s absence.
Sanchez a lot more comfortable than in '09 - NFL - Yahoo! Sports
In the midst of an enlightening postgame news conference in which New York Jets second-year quarterback Mark Sanchez(notes) discussed his first fourth-quarter comeback, a cell phone belonging to a cameraman standing in the back of the room rang.
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Thanks John
was really bummed after last nights loss, but I really need to remember that we´ve been facing some of the best teams in the NFL over the last few weeks. I bet the loss will hurt the players for a while, but all that matters is that they bounce back from the tough stretch and take care of business against the teams they should beat.
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On track
If this year the Broncos prove they can take care of business in the division, it will represent sure progress. It looks like we’re on the right track.
Perhaps the best hint of this is the vast media silence about our team. The herd seldom sees what’s coming.
by oorange blood on Oct 18, 2010 6:55 AM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
+1.
Win every game you should win and try to win a few you shouldn’t.
Josh McDaniel's Broncos are 10 - 12. He holds a career .454 winning percentage. We are 4-12 over our last 16 games. That kind of record = top 5 overall pick territory.
Agreed McGeorge
+1
2/3 of the earth is covered by water the other 1/3 is covered by Champ Bailey!
THIS IS BRONCOS COUNTRY!!!
by The 3 Amigos on Oct 18, 2010 8:44 AM MDT up reply actions
Thanks for the tracks. We blew another win. I am not angry, just really disappointed that we gave a game away on simple, fundamental mistakes.
Lots more heart, some good play….but a loss is a loss….no more excuses and looking for silver linings team!
You, my friend, are proof you dont need to have big floppy feet and a red nose to be a clown!
"I actually watched the World Cup. I HATE baseball. Hockey’s over. Hey, at least we have the WNBA. Oh, man. I’m making a noose. Want one?"
Harv Neptune.
I liked the Kizla article a lot - and was pleased to hear about Moss being livid with anger after the game.
So he should be. It was good to know that the team cares enough to be angry.
Next week they have to take that intensity and anger out on the Raiders.
What would Blackie Lawless do?
Moss played pretty well yesterday as well...provided some push and good in coverage. He was responsible for a tiiped pass too!
You, my friend, are proof you dont need to have big floppy feet and a red nose to be a clown!
"I actually watched the World Cup. I HATE baseball. Hockey’s over. Hey, at least we have the WNBA. Oh, man. I’m making a noose. Want one?"
Harv Neptune.
Thanks British...rarely read Kiszla.....but great read.Thanks for the heads up!
You, my friend, are proof you dont need to have big floppy feet and a red nose to be a clown!
"I actually watched the World Cup. I HATE baseball. Hockey’s over. Hey, at least we have the WNBA. Oh, man. I’m making a noose. Want one?"
Harv Neptune.
Not often you go on a two game losing streak and don’t lose a single game in the standings vs the rest of the AFC West.
This year’s Charger team is not talented enough to go on one of those ten game win streaks. KC is better than I thought. They may well be team to beat. We went 0-2 vs our 2nd place schedule, but they get Buffalo and Cleveland instead of the Jets and Ravens. They are already 1-0 and they’ll beat Cleveland. We’ll have to go 2-0 vs KC this year. Have to go 2-0 vs Oakland as well.
Josh McDaniel's Broncos are 10 - 12. He holds a career .454 winning percentage. We are 4-12 over our last 16 games. That kind of record = top 5 overall pick territory.
They beat Cleveland already. They’ll kill the Bills in KC so they’ll go 2-0 where we went 0-2.
Josh McDaniel's Broncos are 10 - 12. He holds a career .454 winning percentage. We are 4-12 over our last 16 games. That kind of record = top 5 overall pick territory.
We need to take both games from the Chiefs.
You, my friend, are proof you dont need to have big floppy feet and a red nose to be a clown!
"I actually watched the World Cup. I HATE baseball. Hockey’s over. Hey, at least we have the WNBA. Oh, man. I’m making a noose. Want one?"
Harv Neptune.
Is it bad that I am happy they are doing better?
I mean, it’s the Chiefs. Why do i find myself wanting them to play well and even make some noise in the playoffs?
User name pronounced Air-Ah-Miss Originally from my days in the SCA, became a gamer and forum tag because it is odd and it is a name I like
I have a feeling in my gut we are going to trade Ryan Harris. Any chance Harris and low pick for Mankins? With Kazcur IR'd they need some help on their O line.
You, my friend, are proof you dont need to have big floppy feet and a red nose to be a clown!
"I actually watched the World Cup. I HATE baseball. Hockey’s over. Hey, at least we have the WNBA. Oh, man. I’m making a noose. Want one?"
Harv Neptune.
Would be awesome if football worked out that way.
Josh McDaniel's Broncos are 10 - 12. He holds a career .454 winning percentage. We are 4-12 over our last 16 games.
When is the trade dead line? It’s today or tomorrow right?
NFL Sunday Ticket: $300
#88 Thomas Jersey: $120
Big Screen TV: $1200
Watching Your Broncos Lose Every Week: Devestating.
Its the 19th.
You, my friend, are proof you dont need to have big floppy feet and a red nose to be a clown!
"I actually watched the World Cup. I HATE baseball. Hockey’s over. Hey, at least we have the WNBA. Oh, man. I’m making a noose. Want one?"
Harv Neptune.
It's my opinion...
That Harris has never gotten entirely healthy. He’s been playing through pain but he’s missing his mobility. Right now, Beadles mobility and inexperience are beating Harris’s immobility and experience.
It wouldn’t surprise me that when Harris get’s healthy, he’ll reclaim a spot on the offensive line AND do a good job.
"It is not the critic who counts: not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood..."
by Alan_Smithee on Oct 18, 2010 9:01 AM MDT up reply actions
Heads Up Fellas
That game was a roughtone to swallow, but I really feel this is what the team needed (crazy I know). I just have a good feeling this will bring us together and make us a team that will not quit and will start winning games. Here we come!
2/3 of the earth is covered by water the other 1/3 is covered by Champ Bailey!
THIS IS BRONCOS COUNTRY!!!
I have that feeling too man...I have recovered a lot quicker from this loss than from the Ravens debacle.
You, my friend, are proof you dont need to have big floppy feet and a red nose to be a clown!
"I actually watched the World Cup. I HATE baseball. Hockey’s over. Hey, at least we have the WNBA. Oh, man. I’m making a noose. Want one?"
Harv Neptune.
Boydy
I was thinking the same thing, even though intially it was a hard one I was encouraged, where as Baltimore I just wanted to pretend we never played.
2/3 of the earth is covered by water the other 1/3 is covered by Champ Bailey!
THIS IS BRONCOS COUNTRY!!!
by The 3 Amigos on Oct 18, 2010 10:07 AM MDT up reply actions
Most people have three of our four losses coming to teams in the top 5 in the league.
There is no shame here guys — we could have won and we should have closed to the deal, move on and dominate the Raiders.
by Todd Jewell on Oct 18, 2010 9:31 AM MDT reply actions 1 recs
This one was on the Offense
not capitalizing on turnovers cost this game. The mental mistakes were minimalized and the defense made things happen, but the O has to finish.
Character may be manifested in the great moments but it is made in the small ones -- Philip Brooks
My ship finally came in, but it was the Kobayashi Maru.
Yes,
But you have to give credit to the Jets secondary. They are what really kept the Jets in the game.
My brain hurts.
Stupid Cromartie had a nice game.
Josh McDaniel's Broncos are 10-12. He holds a career .454 winning percentage. We are 4-12 over our last 16 games. It's a snap shot in time. Means nothing in a few months. But right now, it's today. Present time trending. Our most recent 16 games. When do we get to see the improvement? Or better stated, the improvement that translates into wins? Better start this Sunday.
It's not fair
I wanted them to be as overrated as I thought they were, but NOOOOOO. They come out and show why the Jets can blitz constantly without being burned.
Revis and Cromartie are a heck of a tandem. And both play to defend the pass rather than make the pick. Just not freaking fair the Jets have that…
User name pronounced Air-Ah-Miss Originally from my days in the SCA, became a gamer and forum tag because it is odd and it is a name I like
This one was on the O, but you can give a big hand to the ST for giving away three points. Maybe 6, but a 49 yard FG is not a gimme.
Josh McDaniel's Broncos are 10-12. He holds a career .454 winning percentage. We are 4-12 over our last 16 games. It's a snap shot in time. Means nothing in a few months. But right now, it's today. Present time trending. Our most recent 16 games. When do we get to see the improvement? Or better stated, the improvement that translates into wins? Better start this Sunday.
A thought on splitting KO wide when TT takes the snap
I have a feeling that McD is setting the stage for a gadget play to be used later on in the season (my bet is in one of the division games if the game is close). Right now, having TT has kept the defenses honest about TT’s running abilities. I think they are gonna run a play where TT takes the snap and lateral’s it to KO who then throws it downfield for a possible touchdown.
Go Broncos
I had this thought
He was standing and watching every single time. Makes you wonder if that was what he was told to do.
User name pronounced Air-Ah-Miss Originally from my days in the SCA, became a gamer and forum tag because it is odd and it is a name I like
That was a tougher loss to swallow than the Ravens, IMO
Similar quality of opponent, with all the injuries we had going into the game, I had lower expectations… then we actually come out and pretty much dominate in many aspects of the game, I got my hopes waaaay up, only to be crushed by the PI call and the botched snap. That is not an ideal way to end the game!!
In other news, did you guys catch the DeSean Jackson hit? I’m not sure why all the pundits are calling it a legit hit… didn’t Robinson lead with his helmet? And isn’t leading with one’s helmet a no-no?
Also, Rutgers defensive tackle Eric LeGrand got paralyzed from the neck down over the weekend. Thoughts and prayers to the player and his family… the replays of him after the collision are pretty scary… :(
Finally, on a related topic, I remember reading an SI article to start the year where a bunch of the top QB’s were interviewed. I think it was a quote by Carson Palmer that really stood out at me at the time. He basically said that he wouldn’t be surprised if at some point in the near future we witness a death on the football field. I think this possibility and all of the head-to-head collisions might be the one that thing that poses the biggest problem to football as the best sport in the nation. Players are so much faster, bigger, and stronger. Helmets are becoming more of a weapon rather than a safety measure. Player care post career is a hot topic/issue for the CBA negotiations. etc etc etc…. IMO, this is a tough tough problem to solve with not a lot of good answers. For me, it re-enforces the notion that an 18 game season may not be the best idea afterall…
I disagree. The Ravens kicked our ass. The Jets didn’t at all. I know it’s a home loss and those you can’t get back, but at least we can play with the Jets. We can beat that team.
I don’t think we win one out of ten in Baltimore and that is a far more discouraging feeling.
Josh McDaniel's Broncos are 10-12. He holds a career .454 winning percentage. We are 4-12 over our last 16 games. It's a snap shot in time. Means nothing in a few months. But right now, it's today. Present time trending. Our most recent 16 games. When do we get to see the improvement? Or better stated, the improvement that translates into wins? Better start this Sunday.
Yea, I suppose you're right...
It’s just that I find myself lamenting yesterday’s loss a lot more than the Monday after the Ravens game. Again, I think mostly because we were oh-so-close to pulling off the upset!
On the potential death on the field
Totally, with the helmets flying off too. I would LOVE to see a penalty if your helmet comes off. It should be tight enough you have to pull on the ear flaps to put it on and strapped on properly EVERY play.
I would bet on one of the RBs who don’t always snap both sides. The wideouts tend to do this well, but I see a lot of RBs go into a pile and the helmet flies.
User name pronounced Air-Ah-Miss Originally from my days in the SCA, became a gamer and forum tag because it is odd and it is a name I like
The helmets are designed to come off when hit with enough force. This actually provides better protection to the player as the force doesn’t get transferred into the player as much.
the more you practice the luckier you get
by dextermilo on Oct 18, 2010 4:18 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
My dad made a great point regarding the anti-concussion push...
Why are players allowed to have helmets that don’t fit right, and unstrapped chinstraps? Every game, there are at least 4 or 5 helmets flying off of players. I know NFL players gve tremendous impacts, but with proper fitting equipment, that shouldn’t happen. I don’t get it.
"It's okay to eat fish, 'cause they don't have any feelings" - Kurt Kobain
by JChase8410 on Oct 18, 2010 11:22 AM MDT via mobile reply actions 1 recs
Supposed to be a reply to tunga77 above
"It's okay to eat fish, 'cause they don't have any feelings" - Kurt Kobain
by JChase8410 on Oct 18, 2010 11:28 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions
I believe I saw/read somewhere...
that the NFL is looking into that. And looking into handing out contracts to companies that make a better product, particularly helmets that don’t fly off so often.
Also, Mike Golic made a great suggestion this morning on the radio… that an easy / quick adjustment the league could make right away for the concussion problem, is to mandate the use of mouth guards.
+infinity
I know when I played I choose to pay extra in HS to get what at the time was a better helmet than the standard. Most kids either did that or applied to the scholarship to do so. And it was only $25/kid. Our coach pushed this and encouraged it. No way the NFL cannot afford to step up and require the advanced helmets that really are a pain in the butt to get on and off.
Sanchez was wearing one of these and I was happy to see he had to make sure he put it on right to get it to go on. THAT is how it should be!
User name pronounced Air-Ah-Miss Originally from my days in the SCA, became a gamer and forum tag because it is odd and it is a name I like
Here's
a classy Queefs fan for you. On my Facebook page, a Chief tool writes, I believe Kyle Orton sucks donkey balls. end quote. Excuse me, Queefs, and KC Communist fans, isn’t your QB Matt Cassel?
Brad James
by the new Bradfather on Oct 18, 2010 2:42 PM MDT reply actions
I usually disagree with Kiszla on everything, but I have to agree with his column.
Yeah, the Broncos are flawed in many ways. But I think this team has a much better chance of getting into the playoffs than last year at this time. It’s a mixture of bad luck, doing the little things wrong (rookies play factoring in), and last but not least, all the injuries.
This next game with Choakland will tell us a lot – do they go into the tank or do they kick the Raiders @ZZ! I, for one, think the Cryptkeeper’s team has got a beatin’ wating for them.
by Gristle McThornbody on Oct 18, 2010 2:57 PM MDT reply actions
Just watched Rex's post game speech to the Jets
He knows they stole one, his exact quote was " I don’t care how we get it just so we get it"!
All the while looking like the guy who stole your car but got off because he has a really good lawyer.
"as in football so in life"
Yup, as much as I don’t care for Ryan, at least he’s candid enough and blunt to admit they didn’t completely earn it.
The players on the other hand: Sanchez, Holmes….their quotes were a little cockier. Sanchez said something like they were appreciably better than Denver. Don’t think so, pal. You guys made fewer mistakes. That’s all.
by Gristle McThornbody on Oct 18, 2010 5:24 PM MDT up reply actions
