Injuries That Could Affect the Broncos Record

by KaptainKirk on Nov 21, 2011 4:36 PM MST in 2011 Denver Broncos Game Previews

Chances are, Bronco fans won't get to witness this at Sports Authority Field in Week 14. Jay Cutler lays on the field after losing his helmet during the game against the San Diego Chargers at Soldier Field on November 20, 2011 in Chicago. (Photo by Scott Boehm/Getty Images)

In light of recent events this weekend, namely the thumb injury to former Bronco Quarterback Jay Cutler, I thought it might be worth taking a gander at the schedule to see a damage report on upcoming Bronco opponents and how that could shape their overall record. I will list my findings below and then you can vote your opinion on what you think the outcome will be just from an injury perspective.

While the injury gremlin has been somewhat kinder this year to the Broncos as opposed to recent seasons, it has moved on (I hope permanently) to other teams. The Kansas City Chiefs lost their starting quarterback Matt Cassell and the Oakland Raiders just carted off Darrius Heyward-Bey last night. The San Diego Chargers have had a slew of injuries as well and while I don't wish harm upon anyone, injuries are part of the game.

Here are the remaining opponents the Broncos face.

Week 12 Sun. Nov. 27 at San Diego Chargers

The Chargers have lost Defensive Tackle Nick Polk (Hand), Safety Damik Scafe (Leg), Kicker Nate Kaeding (Left knee), Inside Linebacker Jonas Mouton (Shoulder) their 2nd round (29th) draft pick this year, Safety Bob Sanders (Knee), Linebacker Stephen Cooper (Biceps), Linebacker Larry English (Broken left foot) and Guard Kris Dielman (Concussion).

Polk was a CFA two years ago and attended Training Camp with the Broncos. He was cut on August 1st. The Chargers picked him up and he was considered a longshot to make the squad. Scafe was another CFA that probably could have seen playing time had he not been hurt, if only because San Diego took a huge risk with the eternally injured Bob Sanders, who everyone but AJ Smith knew would be a waste of money. Jonas Mouton showed potential in Training Camp, but was having difficulty adapting to the NFL speed. The biggest health impacts for the Chargers have been the injuries to starters Kaeding, Sanders, Cooper, English and Dielman. Losing five starters is borderline drastic.

More recently, Backup Center and current Left Guard Scott Mruczkowski sustained a concussion in Sunday's loss to the Bears. Starting Guard Louis Vasquez (high ankle sprain) didn't even suit up and Left Tackle Marcus McNeill is in danger of missing the rest of the season with a neck injury. To say the San Diego O-Line is decimated would be an understatement and all these injuries make what at the beginning of the season look like a problem, now appear winnable.

Week 13 Sun. Dec. 4 at Minnesota Vikings

The Vikings have been relatively healthy compared to the rest of the league. Journeyman swing Tackle Scott Kooistra underwent surgery in late August to repair a spinal cord injury and his career might be over. Linebacker Jasper Brinkley needed hip surgery in September. He was a 2-down player backing up EJ Henderson and his loss left Minnesota thin at that position. Cornerback Antoine Winfield hit the IR last week with a broken Clavicle and that injury made a weak secondary even worse. Of course, many witnessed Adrian Peterson being carted off the field Sunday with an ankle injury against Oakland. The X-rays were negative and AP even returned to the sideline. This would be a mighty loss, especially for rookie Quarterback Christian Ponder, but Adrian said,

"I'm going to try to get back as fast as I can and God willing, I'll be up and ready to run this weekend."

Peterson has a history of playing hurt and has only missed three games in his five-year career.

Week 14 Sun. Dec. 11 Chicago Bears at Home

The Bears got some terrible news on Sunday when it was reported that Quarterback Jay Cutler fractured his right thumb in the 4th quarter against the Chargers. He is extremely doubtful for Week 12 and his status for the Bears matchup with the Broncos remains to be seen.

Chicago has lost 5 other players this season to the Injured Reserve List. 6th round pick Linebacker J.T. Thomas (Back), 1st round 29th pick Offensive Tackle Gabe Carimi (Right knee), Tight End Kyle Adams (Hamstring), Guard Chris Williams (Dislocated left wrist) and Safety Anthony Walters (Hamstring). It's a little early to predict this one, but I know some will be disappointed if Jay Cutler can't play. The Denver crowd wanted a chance to change his opinion of them from a 6 to a 9.

Week 15 Sun. Dec. 18 New England at Home

The Patriots list of walking wounded belies the act of a man (Bill Belichick) trying to hide any advantage for his opponents overtly. Throwing a vast amount of names on their Weekly Injury Reports to confuse other teams is one method to his madness. Or genius, since there is a fine line between them. Anyway, New England had to assign nine players to Injured Reserve this season, and while that is excessive, it is not the highest in 2011. The Jacksonville Jaguars hold that esteem, with 13 players out for the season. You may remember that the Green Bay Packers surrendered 17 players to IR last year and still went on to win the Super Bowl. That proves depth to be an important aspect when building a team.

Linebacker Christian Cox (Neck), Tackle Kyle Hix (Undisclosed), Defensive Back Bret Lockett (Groin), Guard Rich Ohrnberger, Center Dan Koppen (Fibula), Defensive Tackle Myron Pryor (Shoulder), Defensive Tackle Mike Wright (Concussion), Cornerback Ras-I Dowling (Hip) and Strong Safety Josh Barrett (Calf) are the nine who New England placed on IR. There were another 19 players on the Patriots Injury Report for Week 11, but since the Broncos won't be playing them for another month, I 'm not going to list them. I don't think there is anyone in the league that is better at planning for contingencies than Belichick and he refuses to use injury as an excuse.

There is yet one more possibility to factor in. Tom Brady is playing hurt. Apparently the Patriots quarterback suffered a bone bruise to his right elbow during their win over the Dallas Cowboys in Week 6. Brady has been wearing a black band underneath his elbow since that game. It is said that the injury is not serious and could very well heal completely before the end of the season, but his accuracy has suffered because of it.

"It could affect his release because the triceps tendon attaches right there, you have all your forearm muscles there, your extensors and flexors to hold a football. If you get a bone bruise, he'd accommodate his release a little bit to accommodate the bone bruise.

Tom has already thrown 10 Interceptions this season and is on pace to set a new career high. I guess we will see how that affects him this evening against the Chiefs.

Week 16 Sat. Dec. 24 at Buffalo Bills

The Bills lost 11 players to Injured Reserve this season. Defensive End Reggie Torbor (Shoulder), Rookie CFA Running Back Bruce Hall, Wide Receiver Marcus Easley (Illness), Wide Receiver Roscoe Parrish (Left ankle), Defensive Back Jon Corto (Shoulder), Wide Receiver Felton Huggins (Head), Outside Linebacker Shawne Merriman (Achilles), Nose Tackle Kyle Williams (Left foot), Center Eric Wood (Torn right ACL), Defensive Back Terrence McGee (knee surgery) and their 2011 6th round Pick Linebacker Chris White (Knee).

Torbor was lost during Training Camp and I'm sure the Bills are missing his 35 Tackle yearly average. Easley is a 4th round pick from 2010. He was pit on IR because of a heart ailment, which is possibly serious. Parrish, you may recall, returned his first punt return of the season for a touchdown against the Broncos in 2007. He is a 4th receiver type and speedy return man. Corto and Huggins haven't played all year and Williams hasn't done enough to be missed, but Merriman, Wood and McGee were starters. white was relegated to Special Teams and will compete for a job next year after tearing an ACL.

Wide Receiver Donald Jones (Ankle) is currently out for 3-6 weeks and may end up on Injured reserve. The best case scenario for him would be a return in Week 15. Guard Kraig Urbik is out indefinitely with a Knee injury.

Week 17 Sun. Jan. 1 Kansas City at Home

The Chiefs have been hit just as hard as anyone, if only because each one of their 7 players on IR was a starter. Linebacker Brandon Siler (Achilles), Tackle Ryan O'Callaghan (Undisclosed), 2011 5th round Pick Linebacker Gabe Miller, Tight End Tony Moeaki (Knee), Safety Eric Berry (Left knee), Running Back Jamaal Charles (Torn left ACL) and Quarterback Matt Cassel is Out for the season with an injured Right hand. Seven out of 22 starters is a tough loss to overcome. It could be that they have won their last game this year. A fact that Bronco fans will lose little sleep over.

Personally, I like to take the games week to week and try not to look ahead. But I realize that some people really enjoy doing projections. So the question today is, after looking at the injury perspective of the future Bronco opponents, how many of these games do you (honestly) think Denver will win?

Go Broncos!

Poll

What record will the Broncos have over the next 6 games?

1-5

7 votes

2-4

32 votes

3-3

175 votes

4-2

357 votes

5-1

144 votes

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Ahhhh...kool aid runs strong in this fanbase this week!

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by Tim Lynch on Nov 21, 2011 4:41 PM MST reply actions

That's because we added more sugar

If the Jets have a fourth and a foot situation, Rex will probably go for it

by Broncs55 on Nov 21, 2011 4:47 PM MST up reply actions

I added something else..

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by csason on Nov 21, 2011 4:59 PM MST up reply actions

I told you to zip it back up!!!!

When LT left the Chargers and joined the Jets, both teams had a net intelligence gain.

by Broncs55 on Nov 21, 2011 5:00 PM MST up reply actions

Sugar and Cutler, that is hilarious!

only because he is a jerk

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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 22, 2011 8:38 AM MST up reply actions

Maybe its not kool-aid, maybe its jungle juice

I’ll have some more please!!!

by Bronco Mike on Nov 21, 2011 5:07 PM MST up reply actions

I would have voted 6-0...but no option.

Foxy...you WERE on the hot seat, but you fooled me you rascally old deveil...keep building that team mate!

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by boydy2669 on Nov 22, 2011 6:40 AM MST up reply actions

I'm on the 4-2 bandwagon

San Diego is going to get dismantled by our front. The Batman and Robin duo is going to mow over their dismantled line, and Bunkley, McBean and Thomas are all going to have a field day teeing off. River’s is going to have nightmares getting the ball off! He hasn’t seen a pass rush like us yet!

We should beat the Vikings, as their defense is only average in my opinion, and their offense is missing their spark.

Chicago Bears, Caleb Haney, need I say more? I am still iffy on that game ironically. The Bears defense could win it for them.

Patriots? Tom Brady? Well, our defense is good, but are we that good? I say we lose at home.

The Bills? Not sure.

K.C. – I don’t know how we walk away without a win at home.

At worst, we go 3-3, at best 5-1. I don’t see us beating the PATS in either scenario. Although the remainder of the games are all very winnable!!!

If the Jets have a fourth and a foot situation, Rex will probably go for it

by Broncs55 on Nov 21, 2011 4:46 PM MST reply actions

New England isn't winnable?

remember that defense gives up tons of yards and Tebow doesn’t turn the ball over, which is the only reason their defense isn’t the overall worst unit in the league

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by the new Bradfather on Nov 21, 2011 5:01 PM MST up reply actions

yeah

but Tom Brady always puts up 35+ points even against good defenses.

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by Broncs55 on Nov 21, 2011 5:02 PM MST up reply actions

he didn't against Pittsburgh

or the Giants…

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by the new Bradfather on Nov 21, 2011 5:03 PM MST up reply actions

true

But I’m giving Brady a pass here. He does have a history of having tough games in Denver, but Brady is still arguably the best in the league and possibly one of the best of all time.

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by Broncs55 on Nov 21, 2011 5:05 PM MST up reply actions

a pass, eh, hey-o!

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by the new Bradfather on Nov 21, 2011 5:06 PM MST up reply actions

lol

you like that?

It wasn’t even intentional! lol

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by Broncs55 on Nov 21, 2011 5:07 PM MST up reply actions

If Kyle Orton and the 09' Broncos can beat the Patriots at home

Why not Tim Tebow and the 11’ Broncos with VONDOOM making Brady eat dirt?

by Bronco Mike on Nov 21, 2011 5:08 PM MST up reply actions

not saying they can't and we'll see

but why can’t they go 6-0???

Anything is possible, it’s just my logic kicking in keepin me humble

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by Broncs55 on Nov 21, 2011 5:10 PM MST up reply actions

Dude...where do you get these photos??? I would make a T Shirt out of this one!

Foxy...you WERE on the hot seat, but you fooled me you rascally old deveil...keep building that team mate!

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by boydy2669 on Nov 22, 2011 6:41 AM MST up reply actions

Go to Google and click "Rimshot"

the images link should lead you to the photo!

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by the new Bradfather on Nov 22, 2011 8:40 AM MST up reply actions

We always beat the Patriots

by Scotty Payne on Nov 21, 2011 6:17 PM MST up reply actions

The Pats will be the toughest test on the schedule for the Broncos.

At least the Bears and Pats games are at home. That helps.

It’s always tough to go on the road two weeks in a row in the NFL so 12 and 13 could be tough but winnable games.

The Bills seem to be trending downward and the Broncos won’t lose to Plinko in KC.

It’s too bad about Cutler’s thumb. Too bad it wasn’t crushed!! Bwaaaaahaaa.

Victory is sweet, even deep in the cheap seats.

by KoloradoKaos on Nov 22, 2011 10:19 AM MST up reply actions

The bronocs have had Brady's number though.

He’s never really had any good games against the broncos. The broncos defense always seems to get the best of him.

by tiderfootball09 on Nov 21, 2011 5:48 PM MST up reply actions

Why not take advantage of the injuries??

If Hillis didn’t get hurt in the Chiefs game do we not beat the Bills, with a bull-of-a-runner in Hillis? Im all for winning them and not looking back.

by valas40 on Nov 21, 2011 4:55 PM MST reply actions

4-2 is probably good enough to win the Division,

as long as we beat both San Diego and Kansas City, given the Raiders’ remaining schedule. I never thought I’d be typing that sentence after 10 games!

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by db8632 on Nov 21, 2011 4:56 PM MST reply actions

It's awesome, isn't it!

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by the new Bradfather on Nov 21, 2011 5:01 PM MST up reply actions

4-2 puts us at 9-7

If we can beat our division rivals and the Bills, that gives us a decent conference record as well, with Cincy struggling, why couldn’t we get a wildcard?

by Bronco Mike on Nov 21, 2011 5:10 PM MST up reply actions

it's a possibility

we’ll sure find out!

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by Broncs55 on Nov 21, 2011 5:11 PM MST up reply actions

sadly 3-3 might even be good enough to win this division.

by trumanj on Nov 21, 2011 5:13 PM MST up reply actions

Games we shoudl win

Bills — teams have figured them out and they lost their best offensive lineman. They also lost their best Def player also.

Chiefs – Palko is their QB. Need i say more?

San Diego – OLine problems a big reason Rivers is throwing INTs like Pacman Jones throws money around at a strip club.

Vikngs – Can be hurt by any good defense and a strong running game negates their best Def player, Jared Allen., See raiders game where Allen had no sacks for the first time this year because they ran the ball 30 time by Bush.

Not sure but could win:

Bears: Even without Cutler that’s a very good defense. Still very winnable game especially since we are at home and they will be essentially a one dimensional team. Just don’t punt to Devin Hester.

Only loss? Patriots. Brady is still to good and if you tee off on him, they run it well too. Big test for our Defense. Still I would love to see it happen.

by stevendbt on Nov 21, 2011 4:57 PM MST reply actions

agreed

4-2 is likely, 3-3 is possible, but so is 5-1.

I, like you, still think we lose the Pats

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by Broncs55 on Nov 21, 2011 5:00 PM MST up reply actions

i think we all agree.

same possibles and likelys to win. i still would have checked off the 6-0 just cause wouldnt that be awesome. pats do struggle here. but thats just being greedy.

i wish cutler was playing. im very sad we dont get to smash him into the ground

by veggiezaffer on Nov 21, 2011 5:04 PM MST up reply actions

I am a 5 and 1 er..

Helps keep me humble..

but you never know..

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by csason on Nov 21, 2011 5:00 PM MST reply actions

notice there weren't any 0-6's or 6-0's???

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by Broncs55 on Nov 21, 2011 5:01 PM MST up reply actions

I'da voted 6-0

but it wasn’t one of the choices

If I can't have high expectations that succeed, I''d rather have high expectations and be disappointed than have low expectations and be resigned to losing.

by OrangeandBluesBros on Nov 21, 2011 5:25 PM MST up reply actions

I hear ya

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by Broncs55 on Nov 21, 2011 5:26 PM MST up reply actions

11-5 till we ain't!!!

by NZBroncoFan on Nov 21, 2011 8:43 PM MST up reply actions

Will there be an open

thread for the Chiefs-Pats game? I’d like it if there is. Of course, I need to be a more Christian fellow to Pats Pulpit…

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by the new Bradfather on Nov 21, 2011 5:04 PM MST reply actions

you can always make one :)

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by Broncs55 on Nov 21, 2011 5:06 PM MST up reply actions

I don't think I have the authority

to, plus, I would only be around in the 2nd half, I have a meeting at 7:00 :(

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by the new Bradfather on Nov 21, 2011 5:07 PM MST up reply actions

you have my authority

and you also have my permission to skip the meeting :)

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by Broncs55 on Nov 21, 2011 5:08 PM MST up reply actions

Nice!

now if I only knew how to make a thread…. Sayre, where are you? Bena? Kaptain? Anyone?

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by the new Bradfather on Nov 21, 2011 5:12 PM MST up reply actions

Just make a fanpost

One of the staffers may move it over.

Go Broncos!
I believe.... 11-5 till we ain't baby!

by Sean in Pa. on Nov 21, 2011 5:16 PM MST up reply actions

do I have to be here to monitor it?

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by the new Bradfather on Nov 21, 2011 5:18 PM MST up reply actions

what's it worth to you?

I do accept most major credit card brands as well as paypal :) lol

Queue the ba-dum tsssshhh picture!

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by Broncs55 on Nov 21, 2011 5:19 PM MST up reply actions

as you wish

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by the new Bradfather on Nov 21, 2011 5:20 PM MST up reply actions

lol

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by Broncs55 on Nov 21, 2011 5:21 PM MST up reply actions

I thought that was Rumsfield playing drums LOL ....!!

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by csason on Nov 21, 2011 5:31 PM MST up reply actions

I did make one

just look for the distinctive Eddie Royal avatar!

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by the new Bradfather on Nov 21, 2011 5:28 PM MST up reply actions

Done

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by KaptainKirk on Nov 21, 2011 6:15 PM MST up reply actions

The chargers are spiralling towards rock bottom .

Philip rivers has been playing awfull .
There defense is giving up big plays, lots of
yards, and a lot of points . An upset win by the
broncos could completely break there backs.
Getting the running game back on track is
critical for the broncos .

by broncosfaninphilly on Nov 21, 2011 5:09 PM MST via mobile reply actions

if we beat the chargers its like winning 2 games

cause you set them back an extra game as we go up an extra within the division

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by Broncs55 on Nov 21, 2011 5:10 PM MST up reply actions

I guess Tebow will never be put in harms way of an injury.

If I am getting this all correctly..

Tebow faces heavy contact at least 10 more plays a game than the average QB.
See Mike Vick.. see injuries for several games every year.

It’s only a matter of time.

That’s why a QB needs an arm in the long run.

by heykyleinsf on Nov 21, 2011 5:11 PM MST reply actions

ummm... dude..... if you havne't noticed... Tebow has 2 arms

they are really big

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by Broncs55 on Nov 21, 2011 5:13 PM MST up reply actions

still say that is shopped

I have never seen his arms look that big at any other time.

Go Broncos!
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by Sean in Pa. on Nov 21, 2011 5:17 PM MST up reply actions

insert nasty disgusting comment here someone

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by Broncs55 on Nov 21, 2011 5:18 PM MST up reply actions

"nasty disgusting commet"

done. :D

Go Broncos!
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by Sean in Pa. on Nov 21, 2011 5:24 PM MST up reply actions

poor club..

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by csason on Nov 21, 2011 5:32 PM MST up reply actions

It is shopped

That’s obviously Tiger Woods, post roided out hooker rampage.

by Oregon Crush on Nov 21, 2011 11:17 PM MST up reply actions

I wouldn't say that.

A lot of QBs get hit on regular basis. Do you remember the beating Cutler took against the giants last year? Same with Rodgers. Even Stafford takes a lot of shots. At least Tebow knows these hits are coming most of the time. Also he doesn’t always want to run people over. He does go out of bounds sometimes.

by tiderfootball09 on Nov 21, 2011 5:53 PM MST up reply actions

Cutler's injury helps the Raiders as well

They are playing the Bears this week at home. Until the Cutler injure, I thought this was one in which the Raiders would lose. Go Caleb Hanie!!!

by Bronco Mike on Nov 21, 2011 5:11 PM MST reply actions

Hanie is better than JaMarcus Russell!

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by Broncs55 on Nov 21, 2011 5:15 PM MST up reply actions

my 1-year-old niece Paisley

is better than JaMarcus Russell. When I tend her, it’s Brad Paisley together, get it!

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by the new Bradfather on Nov 21, 2011 5:16 PM MST up reply actions

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by Broncs55 on Nov 21, 2011 5:17 PM MST up reply actions

there is someone else here

who knows country music!

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by the new Bradfather on Nov 21, 2011 5:18 PM MST up reply actions

lmao

no, i just stole your picture.

I’m a hard rock / metal type of guy

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by Broncs55 on Nov 21, 2011 5:18 PM MST up reply actions

Oh, it's all good!

I like Metallica and Rush and the Scorps anyway!

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by the new Bradfather on Nov 21, 2011 5:19 PM MST up reply actions

lol

well, you named one killer band!

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by Broncs55 on Nov 21, 2011 5:21 PM MST up reply actions

Metallica is awesome!!

by Bronco Mike on Nov 21, 2011 5:35 PM MST up reply actions

5-1

is likey IF we win the next 2 games SD will try anything to beat us because if they lose everyone is gone after this year new coach gm no jackson they will be rebuilding minn can stop the run but not the pass i think MINN might be tougher than sd

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by j-man on Nov 21, 2011 5:14 PM MST reply actions

on OAK

they will lose to GB and DET and Mia or KC will upset them

by j-man on Nov 21, 2011 5:15 PM MST reply actions

probably the Dolphins

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by the new Bradfather on Nov 21, 2011 5:25 PM MST up reply actions

the Dolphins are looking like they are finally coming together

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by Broncs55 on Nov 21, 2011 5:26 PM MST up reply actions

I can't believe I am saying this...

But my original 8 win season is a distinct, if somewhat remote possibility.

The Broncos have given me my five wins, making my revised prediction look brilliant. I totally called that they would make Tebow starting QB and start winning games with the same playbook I was struggling to learn my junior year in high school.

So why not? Things are falling into line for us to snag 8 wins this year. Will it be enough for post season play? That’s a whole other discussion.

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by TheMastermind on Nov 21, 2011 5:26 PM MST reply actions

so were you

a superstar QB and dated the head cheerleader?

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by the new Bradfather on Nov 21, 2011 5:27 PM MST up reply actions

actually he played on the bench behind yours truly

his girlfriend left him for me as well, kind of a sore subject, let’s not bring it up.

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by Broncs55 on Nov 21, 2011 5:28 PM MST up reply actions

sorry :)

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by the new Bradfather on Nov 21, 2011 5:29 PM MST up reply actions

Those injuries affect our rivals also..

Oakland is the front runner and we split.
They now beat Chicago, in Miami is tough, lose to GB and Detroit
So the games with SD and KC are for the marbles.

SD is in trouble.
Games with Broncos and Oakland have to be wins to win Division.
Baltimore and Detroit are tough.

KC is done. They may not win another except for Chicago (now) and Denver (last).

Denver has SD, Minn, Buffalo to travel to. All have very good front sevens.
Chicago at home got easilier but defense is top 5.
KC at home may mean nothing, so lets get the practice squad playing.

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by myerda00 on Nov 21, 2011 5:37 PM MST reply actions

Kansas City can't beat us, that's silly

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by the new Bradfather on Nov 21, 2011 5:56 PM MST up reply actions

Wheres the button for 6-0? lol

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by Calikula on Nov 21, 2011 6:43 PM MST reply actions

This one goes to 11.

by KaptainKirk on Nov 21, 2011 7:27 PM MST up reply actions

Hahaha...love a Spinal Tap reference.....

Foxy...you WERE on the hot seat, but you fooled me you rascally old deveil...keep building that team mate!

Champ Bailey.

by boydy2669 on Nov 22, 2011 6:48 AM MST up reply actions

i say

10-6 if we beat SD 8-8 if we do not

by j-man on Nov 21, 2011 6:45 PM MST reply actions

Agreed J man

"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

by Calikula on Nov 21, 2011 9:47 PM MST up reply actions

Agreed again!

So 10-6 it is..Cuz we beatin’ SD in their own house YO!

I'm so optimistic I'd go after Moby Dick in a row boat and take the tartar sauce with me.~Zig Ziglar

by timmaybronco on Nov 22, 2011 12:51 AM MST up reply actions

The way this team is playing, we could go 6-0 grom here on out...

Its all about execution and who you do it to.

by bfree2bronc on Nov 21, 2011 7:30 PM MST reply actions

I am going 6-0

Foxy...you WERE on the hot seat, but you fooled me you rascally old deveil...keep building that team mate!

Champ Bailey.

by boydy2669 on Nov 22, 2011 6:49 AM MST up reply actions

The defense and Tebow's progression are the keys.

If the defense continues to play at a dominant level, and Tebow can start making some throws… Watch out. This team has the will to win, and with the proper execution to follow, we could be a dark horse team headed into the playoffs.

by Broncs4ever on Nov 21, 2011 8:18 PM MST reply actions