Denver Broncos News: Horse Tracks - 11/12/11
by Tim Lynch on Nov 12, 2011 8:47 AM MST
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OC Mike McCoy!
Boy, did they do some pback peddling after the Lions game. McCoy got his head out of his butt and began to do damage control with the offense doing like we said he should be doing when Tim Tebow fist took over. Making the offense doable with read-option that fits what Tebow was doing in college. Whether it will beat every team is to be seen, but I like what McCoy IS finally doing to win. Tebow could develop out of this system and become the pocket passer they hope he will be down the road…
Von Miller fined? The NFL is desperate…
I hope WW is OK to play this week, we need ya fella. Or would Mike Mohamed take his place?
Looks like “I thought I died for a second” might get to play this week after sustaining a wicked hit of his own man on the very first play of the game last Sunday…Get well #26 we need you…
Beating the tRaiders and the Chiefs all in 8 days will be the best thing this team had done in years! It could happen, stay tuned….
After we got crushed by Detroit and Tebow was 1-1 as the worst 1st round pick in NFL history and worst QB to ever play in the leauge. A few of us wrote how crazy it would be if Tebow was 3-1 just 14 days later.
Well, we are half way there.
And I still think Marcus Nash, Middlebrooks and Jarvis Moss were worse 1st round picks. To name a few of hundreds.
Tim Tebow's career record is 3-3. He is the worst 1st round pick EVER!!!! He is embarrassing!!! Did I say that with enough conviction to get a job with ESPN?
Tell you what, we win two games in a row I'll start to jump more firmly on the Tebow for Franchise QB bandwagon. ;)
Beat the Jets too and I’ll become a complete homer within that bandwagon. haha
his win over the raiders won him one more start in Kansas City
if he beats KC, it will earn him 2 more starts, regardless of the Jets game.
If he plays well against the Jets, regardless of the outcome, he will earn 2 more starts.
Q: Where do you go in Miami in case of hurricane?
A: To Dolphin Stadium - they never get a touchdown there.
Personally, I think he's earned the rest of the season already.
It makes no sense to not keep travelling down this road we’ve set out upon. Either it ends in a QB in the 2012 draft or it ends with Tebow as the QB in 2012.
I agree that I would like him to keep going through the remainder of the season
BUT, I don’t think they’re giving him that long of a leash. If he plays atrocious like verse the Lions for a couple games – that will be the end of it IMO.
I am rooting for the kid to develop and keep his job though, even for next year. It would be nice for my kids to look up to him – the NFL needs Tebow more than Tebow needs the NFL.
Q: Where do you go in Miami in case of hurricane?
A: To Dolphin Stadium - they never get a touchdown there.
That was honestly the way 2011 should have started. Great shame we wasted TC and 25% of the season on Orton.
whichever idiot at Dove Valley keeps leaking how awful Tebow is and how Denver dodged a bullet in not trading Kyle…. well that idiot needs to go. Even if it’s Elway.
Tim Tebow's career record is 3-3. He is the worst 1st round pick EVER!!!! He is embarrassing!!! Did I say that with enough conviction to get a job with ESPN?
by McGeorge on Nov 12, 2011 9:44 AM MST up reply actions 2 recs
If I was a betting man
My money says he’s now playing his home games in Missouri, but who knows.
"You’re only great if you win something. I mean, Alexander wasn’t Alexander the Mediocre or Alexander the Average. He was Alexander the Great, and there’s a reason for it."-Shannon Sharpe
Afraid my money is on Elway in this one.
Tim Tebow's career record is 3-3. He is the worst 1st round pick EVER!!!! He is embarrassing!!! Did I say that with enough conviction to get a job with ESPN?
I can see that
however I also think Elway likes Tim, he juts wants to draft his own, plain and simple.
He may not be able to draft one as high though, if Tim keeps playing well, thus will probably work with Tebow a bit more going forward.
I was shocked when Elway was reported as playing catch with Tebow during week 2 or 3 – which tells you they probably had a heart to heart and Elway mentored him a bit.
If Tim keeps playing well, Elway will roll with Tebow. He won’t have any other choice really.
Q: Why was Todd Haley upset when the Kansas City Chiefs play book
was stolen?
A: Because he hadn't finished coloring it.
We shall see. I’m far from sold on Elway’s role with this team and if he is ready/capable to be a Front Office leader in the NFL. Maybe he can, but if it becomes apparent that he is not fit.. Denver better cut bait as quickly as they did with Josh.
Tim Tebow's career record is 3-3. He is the worst 1st round pick EVER!!!! He is embarrassing!!! Did I say that with enough conviction to get a job with ESPN?
I'm not certain he is ready or capable myself
although if he keeps the drafts going like last season, it’s a good indication we’re on our way up and out of the hole we dug ourselves into.
I think Bowlen has a mancrush on Elway, just like the rest of Broncos Country does. That’s all because of what he meant to us as a player, however. I would venture 60% of the people out there are sold on him because of what he did mean in the 80’s and 90’s to us.
I think Elway is that son Bowlen always wanted – I think he wants to leave the team to Elway when his health declines, or when he passes.
He brought Elway up the right way, by placing him in a smaller teams (semi-pro) front office and having him run that. Elway won a couple championships on that team in the front office. Running the front office in the nfl can’t be that much different, except your office has more funding, thus more people running it, and you have more talent to draw from in drafts and on the open market.
I’m willing to give Elway a few years to see which way he’s leading this team. I’m more sold on Elway than I am Fox. I think Fox is more or less a temporary coach in order to get us back into check – after that – they’ll bring in my cousin (Dennison)- I’m sure of it!
Q: Why was Todd Haley upset when the Kansas City Chiefs play book
was stolen?
A: Because he hadn't finished coloring it.
Rick Dennison is ready for a head coaching job
the man is intense!
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With Coach Zorro on our side, we will slice opponents to ribbons. Tim Tebow gives me hope and I already have faith and charity in my heart! I see a propitious future rife with Lombardis for our Broncos!
by the new Bradfather on Nov 12, 2011 2:10 PM MST up reply actions
If John learned anything
From his father, he’ll be fine. By the accounts I’ve seen, Jack had a great eye for talent.
"You’re only great if you win something. I mean, Alexander wasn’t Alexander the Mediocre or Alexander the Average. He was Alexander the Great, and there’s a reason for it."-Shannon Sharpe
Jack Elway and Archie Manning
are probably the greatest talent evaluators of all time!
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With Coach Zorro on our side, we will slice opponents to ribbons. Tim Tebow gives me hope and I already have faith and charity in my heart! I see a propitious future rife with Lombardis for our Broncos!
by the new Bradfather on Nov 12, 2011 2:10 PM MST up reply actions
I personally have no problem with how Elway has handled team affairs so far, but that doesn't give him a pass either...
I think Elway’s ability to assess players comes with how he had to gameplan and study different positions. There was mentioned at one time that he evaluated OLinemen and DBs. I don’t know where the article came from or where it is now, I just bring that from memory. Being a quarterback, one would think he would have plenty of knowledge of what a QB should possess to be successful, but in Tebow’s case, this is trully a rare event and different quality…
by bfree2bronc on Nov 12, 2011 10:25 AM MST up reply actions
Playing QB
Gives him great insight into the nuances of the entire offense. On defense, Elway has Fox to sort of lean on and fill in any gaps. So far, the 2011 draft has produced more talented rookies than we have seen in Denver in quite some time. I am pretty sure Elway evaluated Franklin. He’s the one that was comparing him to Zimmerman as far as nastiness. If Franklin has that much potential, fans need to let up on him and give the line a bit more time to gel.
Tebow is an oddity and a rarity. He has those things you look for as a leader and he has some tools you look for in a passer. What Elway has to decide is if he has enough of those tools as a passer to build on. As much as the fans want that answered now, I am not sure we are going to get a clear answer until they spend time with him in the offseason. Right now, we’re winging it with Tebow and a lot of that goes back to the preseason and the first four games we were stuck with Orton.
"You’re only great if you win something. I mean, Alexander wasn’t Alexander the Mediocre or Alexander the Average. He was Alexander the Great, and there’s a reason for it."-Shannon Sharpe
My money is on Rain Man
ERRR Xanders
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With Coach Zorro on our side, we will slice opponents to ribbons. Tim Tebow gives me hope and I already have faith and charity in my heart! I see a propitious future rife with Lombardis for our Broncos!
by the new Bradfather on Nov 12, 2011 1:25 PM MST up reply actions
I'll be right there with you Tim
I like my crow in a pie w/ ice cream if anyone cares :P
Go Broncos!
by Sean in Pa. on Nov 12, 2011 10:19 AM MST up reply actions
Was Darius Watts a first-rounder too? He sucked
the worst #17 in franchise history
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With Coach Zorro on our side, we will slice opponents to ribbons. Tim Tebow gives me hope and I already have faith and charity in my heart! I see a propitious future rife with Lombardis for our Broncos!
by the new Bradfather on Nov 12, 2011 12:52 PM MST up reply actions
Mohamed is on the practice squad, so unless they are willing to cut someone to make a spot for him he wouldn’t be playing. My guess is if Woodyard can’t go they are pondering either leaving Mays in on nickel snaps or having Carter come in as SS (assuming Moore is starting) and Dawkins move into a LB role for the nickel.
Jason
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by poorboywilly on Nov 12, 2011 11:58 AM MST up reply actions
I was glad to see Aaron Curry was fined $20,000 for his hit on Tebow that somehow went unflagged.
Well the NFL flagged it all right. Good job NFL.
Tim Tebow's career record is 3-3. He is the worst 1st round pick EVER!!!! He is embarrassing!!! Did I say that with enough conviction to get a job with ESPN?
I agree
I also agree on fining Miller for his hit on Palmer. It was a pretty brutal hit and it was about 2 or 3 clicks after Palmer launched it, Miller just didn’t notice for some reason. Miller isn’t a dirty player though, so it wasn’t on purpose I’m sure.
Miller should ask for a reduction for this since it was his first offense (that I can recall). Turn that 15k fine into 7k!
Q: Where do you go in Miami in case of hurricane?
A: To Dolphin Stadium - they never get a touchdown there.
Was Curry's hit the one that busted Tim's lip?
by bfree2bronc on Nov 12, 2011 10:18 AM MST up reply actions
not sure
I think so, they said it was hit in his head/neck area
but he took a couple pops by different Raiders, I just can’t recall..
Q: Why was Todd Haley upset when the Kansas City Chiefs play book
was stolen?
A: Because he hadn't finished coloring it.
Could have been. There probably should have been three Raiders fines…one of the Raiders put the crown of his head into Tebow’s temple, which I thought was the worst hit of the day. They fined for the hit where Moss (I think) grabbed his neck and slammed him down. I’m not sure which one the second fine was for.
Jason
The Hanging Curve
by poorboywilly on Nov 12, 2011 11:50 AM MST up reply actions
Commissioner Goodell is good at fining people
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by the new Bradfather on Nov 12, 2011 12:53 PM MST up reply actions
as probably one of the best Yahoo has ever done actually
I’m okay with our QB running the option, it will only open up the pass in the game for him where he can set his feet.
Q: Why was Todd Haley upset when the Kansas City Chiefs play book
was stolen?
A: Because he hadn't finished coloring it.
especially for play action
Q: Why was Todd Haley upset when the Kansas City Chiefs play book
was stolen?
A: Because he hadn't finished coloring it.
The TD pass to Royal was a thing of beauty, Tim with his back foot firmly planted and the laser shot to Royal...
Instead of one or 2 of those a game, I vote for at least 8-10…
by bfree2bronc on Nov 12, 2011 10:12 AM MST up reply actions
anytime Royal does something good, it's beautiful!
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With Coach Zorro on our side, we will slice opponents to ribbons. Tim Tebow gives me hope and I already have faith and charity in my heart! I see a propitious future rife with Lombardis for our Broncos!
by the new Bradfather on Nov 12, 2011 1:06 PM MST up reply actions
Yahoo has a couple decent analysts (in this case it’s Farrar, who actually knows what he is talking about) but much of what they do is pure sensationalism. Like ESPN. Michael Silver e.g. is awful—he’s always writing these speculative articles with quotes from unnamed sources seemingly just for the sake of getting fans riled up. And then blame the fans for overreacting.
Jason
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by poorboywilly on Nov 12, 2011 12:18 PM MST up reply actions
Silver baits me on Twitter
he just likes ruffling my feathers
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With Coach Zorro on our side, we will slice opponents to ribbons. Tim Tebow gives me hope and I already have faith and charity in my heart! I see a propitious future rife with Lombardis for our Broncos!
by the new Bradfather on Nov 12, 2011 1:06 PM MST up reply actions
Yeah he's such a homer for the Raiders too
Even after getting shut out at home by KC, he still had em top ten. Only after they got beat by the Broncos did he drop em to 16th. Now that they’ve beat SD Im sure they’ll be top ten again
"It's all over fat man!"
-Tom Jackson
"When John Elway is standing in lava with a football, he will stay there and sink until you're open"
-Seanbaby
Guess who the major interviewee was on
Al Davis a Football Life, if you guessed Michael Silver, you get my applause and a bunch of Twinkies!
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With Coach Zorro on our side, we will slice opponents to ribbons. Tim Tebow gives me hope and I already have faith and charity in my heart! I see a propitious future rife with Lombardis for our Broncos!
by the new Bradfather on Nov 12, 2011 1:17 PM MST up reply actions
I'll e-mail you my address for said Twinkies
"It's all over fat man!"
-Tom Jackson
"When John Elway is standing in lava with a football, he will stay there and sink until you're open"
-Seanbaby
Anyone else have a good feeling about tomorrows game?
If Tebow can keep defenders distracted, or thinking about his runs. It could open a lot of holes.
I'm actually half tempted to throw down a bet on this game in favor of the Broncos.
Q: Why was Todd Haley upset when the Kansas City Chiefs play book
was stolen?
A: Because he hadn't finished coloring it.
Contrary to NFLNetworks belief, I think we should win this game...
The Chiefs are terrible on offense and I don’t think our defense is going to let down their guard and give Cassel the keys to the kingdom…That boy will be fighting for his life before the half is over.
Now, I’m not sure how successful Tebow and the offense will be, bec ause I count the Chiefs defense better than their offense. We may struggle to muster 17 points in this one, so, I’m hoping our defense gets some of the take aways we’ve been missing this season…Its about time…
by bfree2bronc on Nov 12, 2011 10:17 AM MST up reply actions
NFL Playbook gets worse and worse
as the season progresses, it’s a shame
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With Coach Zorro on our side, we will slice opponents to ribbons. Tim Tebow gives me hope and I already have faith and charity in my heart! I see a propitious future rife with Lombardis for our Broncos!
by the new Bradfather on Nov 12, 2011 1:06 PM MST up reply actions
NFLN is geared more towards the casual fan.
High on entertainment and low on substance. Us hardcore fans end up sticking to blogging.
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