Dear So And So; A post-draft, Pre-Lockout-Lift Wish List
by Rodney A on Jul 15, 2011 11:13 AM MDT
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Dear Lockout People: Yeah, all ye at the table from both sides. I know beggars can’t be choosers, or so they say, but I'm going to choose anyway: If you try and make us wait like three more days for any free agency signings after you finally get a deal inked, I’m gonna be irked. We want free agency. We’ve waited long enough. We want our rookies signed and in camp. And we want to know who our flashy new running back is and how fat our new defensive tackle is. Action, we ask for, not words. And we want it now, not later. Thank you.
Dear Timmy: I believe in you, and I know you’ve been training hard this offseason. But Timmy, it’s time to put down the golf clubs. And stop kissing babies and taking pictures. No more Jockey Underwear commercials. And no more saving orphans from burning buildings and whatever else it is that you do on a Friday afternoon. It’s time to clock in, Tim. Time to do work.
Dear Offensive Linemen: I hear lots of stories about how you’ve become quite the close knit unit over the course of this offseason – that you practice together and you play well together. I ask that you find room in the group for one more, for Orlando Franklin. Please find it in your hearts to welcome him - to make him feel comfortable and cohesive in his new family. But mostly, I ask that you allow him to, in turn, teach each of you how to be terrifying and brutal, unforgiving and heartless on the gridiron. Allow him to teach you to picture baby kittens dying brutal, nearly un-watchable deaths on the football field, by your hands, each and every day – to desensitize you, so that you’ll never again feel heart or compassion for anyone that stands on the other side of that line. You know the line I'm talking about. Learn from one another. Protect each other. Protect your QB and protect your RB. But most of all, please be very violent – together as a family, of course. Thank you.
Dear Orlando Franklin: Excuse me scary Sir, but can you please go make friends with Knowshon Moreno and make him your new little pet pal? Carry him with you wherever you go and you can even let him pay for your lunches. Learn him. Love him. And most of all, protect him. Learn to make opposing defenders fear him for fear of what you’ll do to them if they hurt him - what you'll do to them if they hurt your little buddy. Oh, and carry our other new running back, too - just pick him up like a lunch pale, each in one hand. Thank you. And please don't kill me. Thank you again.
Dear "Sophisticated": What are you? What ever do you mean? What does it mean to say, "we’re going to have the most sophisticated run game in the league"? Is it possible we’re looking to use six offensive linemen on running downs in lieu of a blocking TE? Has it been done before? Show yourself already, damn it! Please? Tell us what you are already! Thank you. I hate you. But thank you.
Dear Von Miller: I was your biggest fan walking into the draft. Well, OK, I don’t, like, have your poster on my wall or anything, but I did defend you as our choice well before you were chosen. I even had a post written on why we picked you, before we picked you, so that I could send it out the moment we picked you. So yeah, there’s that. One of the many selling points in my mind was always how much of a ‘team guy’ you portrayed yourself as. And even that you came from a fairly well off family where money has never been the major motivator. So no excuses, Dear Von. Get your arse to camp, soon. Like now. Or tomorrow - whatever. But really, like now. No holdouts; it’s hurry up and go time. I wanna hear that Von, Doom, PoW! already. And I know that’s not going to happen as much if you miss much camp. So just don't, k? Thanks.
Dear Orange Crush: We’ve missed you oh so dearly. Won’t you come back to us? It takes more than a year, I know. And it's more than just a simple wish and a genie-blink, I know. But still, couldn’t you just show us glimpses of that beautiful pain and unspeakable infliction of fear? Please?
Dear players and owners: I'm going to forgive you for all these up and down, yo-yo negotiations that have gone on for four months now. Once football is on, I promise to have a short memory like a great cornerback does. But for now, for this one last time, please accept this giant middle finger from me to you - you greedy, greedy grubs you.
Now in the words of Mils Lane: Let's get it on!
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I think Bannan isn't coming back, Nate Irving will start at MLB and Tim Tebow starts at QB. Oh, and VonDoom should combine for 20-25 sacks.
Thanks man!
I think Bannan isn't coming back, Nate Irving will start at MLB and Tim Tebow starts at QB. Oh, and VonDoom should combine for 20-25 sacks.
Good stuff as usual Rodney
The offensive line situation really perplexes me. I’m really interested to see how they handle free agency and reps during camp. Nonetheless, it will be exciting and hopefully we can develop it into a strength of the team.
Speaking of which, did you guys hear the Tim Tebow’s invited guests to the ESPY’s were JD Walton and Zane Beadles?
Thanks
It really perplexes me, too. And I hate not being able to figure something out. I’m really starting to think it might actually be possible that Fox plans on using six linemen on some running downs. But I also know how crazy that sounds. Hey, there’s two votes for it up there… somebody is with me -)!!
No, I didn’t hear about his guests, but that’s cool as ice! All kidding aside, it makes me really happy and excited to hear how well these linemen appear to be bonding. It makes me think of Elway’s line.
I think Bannan isn't coming back, Nate Irving will start at MLB and Tim Tebow starts at QB. Oh, and VonDoom should combine for 20-25 sacks.
thanks for a laugh on a Friday afternoon - Rec'd
Is it just me, or does the Miami coach pictured with Orlando have the “please don’t hurt me” look on his face? :-)
Nope, it's not just you lol
Thanks! Just got done with yours too. Great stuff over there!
I think Bannan isn't coming back, Nate Irving will start at MLB and Tim Tebow starts at QB. Oh, and VonDoom should combine for 20-25 sacks.
Scary looking guy fo sho!
I think Bannan isn't coming back, Nate Irving will start at MLB and Tim Tebow starts at QB. Oh, and VonDoom should combine for 20-25 sacks.
Gotta love stuff said from the heart.
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Thanks for the laugh Rodney A, great stuff!
A lot of teams use 6 offensive linemen in short yardage situations. It isn’t very sophisticated unless you throw the defense a curve and pass out of those formations. Something tells me we are going to see a lot of counter plays and maybe some traps which does play to our line’s strengths a little more than straight up pounding the rock like McDaniels tried last year.
Glad you liked!
I’ve even seen teams use the sixth lineman as a fullback in short yardage/red zone situations. But I mean it as being more often. I wouldn’t want to say a ‘base’ formation, but more often than anything that’s normal or ‘accepted’.
I think Bannan isn't coming back, Nate Irving will start at MLB and Tim Tebow starts at QB. Oh, and VonDoom should combine for 20-25 sacks.
Agreed!
The Packers used an unbalanced alignment with 6 O-linemen and no tight end like this in the pre Farve era with some success. It worked to catch defenses off guard but its not a very flexible personell grouping which limits what you can do with it. Hopefully, Foxy and McCoy can get us back to a point where the opposing D doesn’t know what’s coming, run or pass. I miss the good ol days!
DE Bronco Fan has a post just above mine that discusses TEs
We only threw about 8% of our passes to TEs last year, an ultra insanely low number – way less than half of the league average. So apparently, they knew we weren’t throwing to a TE anyway… may as well have had big Orlando Franklin in there That could be fun to watch.
In fact, I guess you could use it as a base formation. Even on pass plays, you’d still have clady and Harris guarding your edges and it’s tough to imagine much getting through the middle with four giant middle men in there. The down side, as you alluded, is the predictability; everybody knows that Clady isn’t going out for a pass. But hey, it’s not like anybody was covering Richard Quinn last year -)
My guess is that the defense would maybe counter by putting in another DT where the LDE would be. That would help against runs, but then when you audible to a pass, their pass rush is even slower and even less likely to get to you.
I don’t know. I’m just thinkin out loud I guess
I think Bannan isn't coming back, Nate Irving will start at MLB and Tim Tebow starts at QB. Oh, and VonDoom should combine for 20-25 sacks.
The pre-Favre era?
Would that be the cenozoic?
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Obcenozoic
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I know, I dated myself there!
Don Majkowski was their quarterback at the time, so it was the late 80’s early 90’s. Why I remember this is beyond me?!
I, er, remember Majkowski, too :\
"Surprised to see you, Captain, though pleased." — from Star Trek episode Space Seed.
That makes 3 of us.
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by KaptainKirk on Jul 18, 2011 10:56 PM MDT up reply actions
the Magic Man
Ding Dong the lockout's dead
by DE_BroncoFan on Jul 19, 2011 6:53 AM MDT up reply actions
This is why I love MHR..
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awe shucks ;)
I think Bannan isn't coming back, Nate Irving will start at MLB and Tim Tebow starts at QB. Oh, and VonDoom should combine for 20-25 sacks.
Nice job Rod....I enjoyed it!
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Thanks Boyd!
I think Bannan isn't coming back, Nate Irving will start at MLB and Tim Tebow starts at QB. Oh, and VonDoom should combine for 20-25 sacks.
Orlando franklin looks like one scary ass dude! Whew, I would not want him mad at me...LOL
Very instructive and maybe an inkling of what’s to come? 6 OLinemen on a play?
Yeah, he looks a little like he wants to eat people when he interviews
I think Bannan isn't coming back, Nate Irving will start at MLB and Tim Tebow starts at QB. Oh, and VonDoom should combine for 20-25 sacks.
Sophisticated
Webster says…
1: deprived of natural or original simplicity: such as
a : being highly complicated or developed : very complex (Hmmmm, sounds like the old Shanny Blocking Schemes back when our running game was always at the top of the league.)
b : having a refined knowledge of the intricacies of the NFL running game especially through wide experience. (well we do have a running backs coach that has been here a long time! All he has to do is get the peeps to listen and soak it up!)
2
: devoid of grossness: as in
a : being finely experienced and aware. (again it is just the coaching staff that fits the bill here. No-Show hasn’t shown up to show us much yet, and it takes many reps to convince me that he can be constantly, finely experienced, and aware of what we need to win.)
b : intellectually appealing (by golly I hope that this will be the case this year! I think that if Tim starts, and we run some two back sets, that we could offer a lot of very intellectually appealing runs that will make opposing D’s look absolutely stupid!)
That, I think, Is what Coach is referring to as SOPHISTICATED! LOL GOOO BRONCOS!!!
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by metalman5050 on Jul 15, 2011 4:05 PM MDT reply actions 1 recs
Hahaha good stuff
I think Bannan isn't coming back, Nate Irving will start at MLB and Tim Tebow starts at QB. Oh, and VonDoom should combine for 20-25 sacks.
I luv this!
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by metalman5050 on Jul 15, 2011 5:21 PM MDT up reply actions
I would think sophisticated means....
misdirection in some form or another, so expect to see the QB turning his back to the defense, which can be lots of playaction (but that isn’t a running game), option, bootleg (again not a running game…necessarily), or multiple level handoffs. Lets look at handoffs at multiple levels….
This is a wingback counter, and would be a base running play in a misdirection based approach. What is unique here in this personnel formation is that there are 3 running options in the backfield not counting the QB (a running QB would make it for 4 running options).
The QB starts with a reverse pivot (back to the line of scrimmage) after the snap, and the play officially becomes a misdirection. Your FB traps the tackle, the TB runs off tackle, defense flows right, while the wingback takes the handoff from the QB and and follows the pulling RT to a new strongside on an unbalanced line. But that is just a base use of the play. There are two other handoff levels available to the play, and based on defensive reactions (actually overreactions) the play can be dialed up time after time, with different personnel groupings, motions from the wingback, TB, or TE (WR is stuck where he is). The FB dive is in there, as well as a power run for the TB off tackle. A mobile QB can run two different keepers without even changing the call.
But just as effortlessly, this heavy formation is a very fast passing formation. The wingback will likely match up against a SS, so that might be a TE (Green or Thomas?), but could also be a receiving back (so you could have a deangelo williams and Moreno both lined up at the same time, plus a Green/Thomas/Quinn, plus a FB like Larsen (who can catch…he had a 30 or 40 yard RAC (rumble after catch)…and I expect us to upgrade at FB this offseason as well, mostly via somatotype).
Keys to the above base would be a balanced OL in the sense of good athleticism-to-strength (we have many of the components needed, and look to be forward thinking on the issue), multiple RB threats (based on free agency, again I will say, check), and versatile HB/TE threats who can line up in the backfield, on the line, off tackle, wide, slot, wingback, etc (again, I think we have a ka-ching here as well). The biggest key of all is a threat at the WB position, assuming there is quality elsewhere. This isn’t a position for a backup or developmental player, it is a position for a starter. So RB as FA priority #1 makes a lot of sense to me viewed through this prism. You need two starting RBs to do this.
It doesn’t rule out Orton and it benefits greatly from Tim’s toolset, so its efficacy isn’t dependent on who starts at QB, as long as they bring something to the table.
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by Jeremy Bolander on Jul 15, 2011 5:13 PM MDT reply actions 4 recs
This is a fantastic play!
We used it all the time in High School.
Uh, well,,,Uh...
“slinks off into the corner with head down and shoulders slouch, muttering something about being an old country boy who don’t know nothin”…but if I did know somethin…I would guess that the above play fits the bill! { ;o))
It is better to keep silent, and appear to be wise, then to ramble on and remove all doubt! The Wisest Man, Solomon.
by metalman5050 on Jul 15, 2011 5:36 PM MDT up reply actions
Very sophisticated -)!!!
You make a great case.
I guess I would say running these type plays in addition to adding depth to be comfortably deep with quality on the OL, TE and at RB to pull this off all year long – is probably the best bet as to what Fox meant. It would also explain the new toys at TE.
I think Bannan isn't coming back, Nate Irving will start at MLB and Tim Tebow starts at QB. Oh, and VonDoom should combine for 20-25 sacks.
Rec'd btw
This idea is growing on me. it really makes a lot of sense given the parts we’ve acquired and those we’re about to
I think Bannan isn't coming back, Nate Irving will start at MLB and Tim Tebow starts at QB. Oh, and VonDoom should combine for 20-25 sacks.
the problem with this particular play would be that most NFL FBs are NOT going to be able to block an NFL DT
so you are relying on the DT overpursueing the Slot. If he stays home and shrugs off the FB, then your QB gets planted by that DT as soon as he turns back around to face the LOS.
Ding Dong the lockout's dead
by DE_BroncoFan on Jul 18, 2011 7:27 AM MDT up reply actions
FBs can be used to trap an undertackle
it is a timing and misdirection thing, not so much mano y mano. But I do agree to a point, and would prefer the best blocker at that spot we could rustle up…
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by Jeremy Bolander on Jul 20, 2011 2:54 PM MDT up reply actions
Enjoyed it Rod!
Voted other…Fox’s “sophisticated running game” reminds me of McD’s “going to change the NFL” statements shortly after he was hired. The head coaches act like politicians on the campaign trail. Last time I looked the NFL had become a passing dominated league. I’ll believe it when I see it Foxxy!
Nice!
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Tebow is golfing this weekend! Orton must be licking his chops over the upcoming competition!
Sorry, I just had to reply to this part....
I highly doubt Orton is licking his chops at anything, least of all looking forward to this year as a Bronco. :)
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Because Tebow is golfing...c'mon Rocko, this is an insane comment....one weekend will put Orton so far ahead????
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I believe he intends on trying
Which is yet another reason why it’s probably better to have a dual threat QB rather than a passer like Orton. Either guy is going to be handcuffed in how often he uses his arm and how far down the field he throws it.
My favorite part about it is that regardless of how the RT works out, and regardless of who the QB is and who the shinny new RB is…. our week-one offense will probably already be better than any offense Jake Delhomme and John Fox ever fielded with the Panthers.
I think Bannan isn't coming back, Nate Irving will start at MLB and Tim Tebow starts at QB. Oh, and VonDoom should combine for 20-25 sacks.
I hope the QB's are not handcuffed; you-know-who does best when he's not.
I hope you’re right about our week one offense…….since it’s against the Raiders and on national TV. Talk about pressure…..
Fact: Less Governemnt = Common Sense
NFLPA should be disallowed. Period.
GB2
I don't think he-who-shall-remain-nameless will have his wheels handcuffed... just his arm
Well, no more than last year anyway. They’ll tell him and preach to him that he needs to pick his moments. Taking a big shot to the dome on 2nd and 3 = Not good. Taking a hit on 3rd and goal crossing the plane to the end zone = good boy.
I just think this will be more of a controlled offense; more running, less vertical throws. And less risk overall. But hey, so long as we’re not having to score 30 points to have a chance, that should probably be fine.
I think Bannan isn't coming back, Nate Irving will start at MLB and Tim Tebow starts at QB. Oh, and VonDoom should combine for 20-25 sacks.
Oh, I don't know...
I kind of MISS the days when I had the confidence – any confidence – in our offense’s ability to score 30. Over the last two year it was so rare that afterwards the team would look at themselves and admit that the other team screwed up something fierce.
I heard that!
I think our offense will be far less vertical and less flashy, but immediately more effective and higher scoring. True story. Having the young Prince in there on third downs will keep drives going, IMO. Often. Even if his accuracy only hits like 57%, he’s still a third-down weapon to be reckoned with. It’s hard to defend against a guy that runs faster than two of your linebackers, hits harder than your safeties, stays on his feet better than a running back, and just so happens to hit his target as often as a quarterback.
I think Bannan isn't coming back, Nate Irving will start at MLB and Tim Tebow starts at QB. Oh, and VonDoom should combine for 20-25 sacks.
So you guys remember, most of Tebow's chunk plays were very vertical, and he has good completion rates of balls thrown more than 15 yards so I dont think that part will be removed...
Especially with regards to play action chunk plays.
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Harv Neptune.
Is it Free Agency yet? Wake me up when it starts!
You don't think we'll have far less 20+ and 40+ yard passes this year?
Kyle was ranked 6th and 3rd in those categories last year, respectively – despite only starting 13 games.
I think it’s fair to guess we won’t be rolling that deep next year. And I’m not taking anything away from Tebow. It’s just that he was playing from behind in all three games he started. And Kyle was pretty much doing the same.
Right or wrong, the way I see this new offense is something similar to the Dolphins’ of a couple years back when they were running the ball nearly 2 out of 3 times and had the wild cat package, also. Tebow will be our constant run/pass threat like their wildcat, and we’ll have two capable backs (or more), and a willingness to relentlessly pound the rock. So long as our defense is at least middle of the road, which I think it will be, I just don’t see us needing to take many shots down field.
Ball control, time of possession, force them to make a mistake where we don’t. Low risk, running offense is how I see this deal breaking down.
I think Bannan isn't coming back, Nate Irving will start at MLB and Tim Tebow starts at QB. Oh, and VonDoom should combine for 20-25 sacks.
Actually...
I think that the 50+ plays will increase! Lets bunch everyone up on the line to try and stop this 3 – 4 pronged running game we all of a sudden have…;-)
It is better to keep silent, and appear to be wise, then to ramble on and remove all doubt! The Wisest Man, Solomon.
by metalman5050 on Jul 17, 2011 8:11 PM MDT up reply actions
Had nothing to do with comparing Orton with Tebow....just saying that Tebow threw well down field so why would any OC remove that from the play book?
Play action? You betcha.
Naked boots? For sure.
I just it comes down to your opinion on flashiness. We threw the ball as that is all we could do with Orton…and not all his fault, more a function of O line and terrible D but Tebow gives you MORE options on offense, not less.
"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 Free Agency yet? Wake me up when it starts!
Thanks Digger!
I think Bannan isn't coming back, Nate Irving will start at MLB and Tim Tebow starts at QB. Oh, and VonDoom should combine for 20-25 sacks.
Fun read, thanks!
But Rod, Timmy can’t help that the media covers any time he puts on cothes. (boy did I have to clean up how I was going to word that.)
At least he brings attention to the Broncos every time he steps outside.. :)
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NFLPA should be disallowed. Period.
GB2
Sophisticated
means jack squat
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who wears short shorts?
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