Buffalo Bills @ Denver Broncos Game Preview

by Colby on Aug 19, 2011 4:00 PM MDT in 2011 Denver Broncos Game Previews

Team Notes

Broncos

Regular Season Record (all-time): 398-364-10

Playoff Record (all-time) : 17-15 (Last appearance after 2005 season)

Super Bowls Won: 2 out of 6 appearances

Championships Won: 2

Passing Leader (all-time): John Elway - 51,475 yards

Rushing Leader (all-time): Terrell Davis - 7,607 yards

Receiving Leader (all-time): Rod Smith - 11,389 yards

Winningest Coach (all-time): Mike Shanahan - 138 wins

Past 5 Seasons

2010: 4-12

2009: 8-8

2008: 8-8

2007: 7-9

2006: 9-7

Buffalo Bills

Regular Season Record (all-time) : 358-406-8

Playoff Record (all-time) : 14-15 (Last appearance after 1999 season)

Super Bowls Won: 0 out of 4 appearances

Championships Won: 2

Passing Leader (all-time): Jim Kelly - 35,467 yards

Rushing Leader (all-time): Thurman Thomas - 11,938 yards

Receiving Leader (all-time): Andre Reed - 13,095 yards

Winningest Coach (all-time): Marv Levy - 112 wins

Quick Notes

· The Broncos started three rookies in last week’s game against Dallas. Number two overall pick Von Miller, 46^th overall pick Orlando Franklin, and 45^th overall pick Rahim Moore.

· The Broncos will host the Buffalo Bills in the seventh preseason meeting between the two original AFL charter franchises

· Denver last played Buffalo in the preseason in 2004, dropping a 16-6 decision at Ralph Wilson Stadium

· A total of 13 rookie college free agents are vying for a spot on Denver’s active roster. A college

· free agent has made Denver’s opening day 53-man roster in each of the last seven seasons

· During the Pat Bowlen era (1984-Pres.), the Broncos own the most regular-season wins (255) in the AFC (2nd in NFL)

· QB Tim Tebow started Denver’s final three games and finished with the highest passer rating (82.1) among the eight NFL rookies that opened a game in 2010, while registering the most rushing yards (199) over a quarterback’s first three starts in NFL history (since 1970 merger)

· WR Eddie Royal became the fifth player in franchise history to post at least 1,000 combined yards in each of his first three NFL seasons and joins New Orleans RB Darren Sproles as the only two NFL players to record 2,000 yards from scrimmage and 2,000 return yards since 2008.

· Champ Bailey was named to his 10th Pro Bowl in 2010 to set an NFL record for the cornerback position, passing Hall of Famer Mike Haynes

· Williams was the only player in the NFL to lead his team in both tackles (119) and sacks (5.5)

· P Britton Colquitt’s six games with a 50+ yard gross average in 2010 tied for first in the NFL in that category.

Matchups/Players To Watch

Nate Jones – Nate Jones led the Broncos in tackles last week but for the wrong reasons. He gave up many catches including a touchdown. He needs a strong rebound performance.

Running back Battle – The Broncos have several running backs trying to make the cut and the odds are higher now that LenDale White was released. Jeremiah Johnson last week was explosive and hopes to raise his stock.

Kyle McCarthy – McCarthy had a strong showing last week getting a hard sack showing lots of power. He also played well in coverage. He will compete with Rahim Moore for a starting spot.

CJ Spiller – Spiller (in my opinion) was a disappointment for the Bills last season. His numbers were not impressive and he needs a rebound season to live up to the high pick he was taken at.

Shawn Merriman - Shawn Merriman is trying to revive his career in Buffalo. He was always a Broncos killer and the Bills hope he can re-gain his Charger form.

Marcell Dareus – The Broncos passed on Dareus in the draft. Dareus vowed revenge and this will be the start along with the regular season matchup. He will also be a good test for our new running game.

Broncos vs Bills History

Bills Broncos

· September 18, 1960 w Buffalo Bills Denver Broncos 21 27

· November 27, 1960 L Buffalo Bills @ Denver Broncos 38 38

· September 10, 1961 W Buffalo Bills Denver Broncos 10 22

· November 19, 1961 L Buffalo Bills @ Denver Broncos 23 10

· September 15, 1962 W Buffalo Bills Denver Broncos 20 23

· October 28, 1962 L Buffalo Bills @ Denver Broncos 45 38

· November 3, 1963 L Buffalo Bills @ Denver Broncos 30 28

· November 9, 1963 L Buffalo Bills Denver Broncos 27 17

· September 20, 1964 L Buffalo Bills Denver Broncos 30 13

· December 13, 1964 L Buffalo Bills @ Denver Broncos 30 19

· September 19, 1965 L Buffalo Bills @ Denver Broncos 30 15

· October 24, 1965 L Buffalo Bills Denver Broncos 31 13

· December 18, 1966 L Buffalo Bills Denver Broncos 38 21

· October 8, 1967 L Buffalo Bills @ Denver Broncos 17 16

· November 19, 1967 W Buffalo Bills Denver Broncos 20 21

· November 24, 1968 W Buffalo Bills @ Denver Broncos 32 34

· September 28, 1969 L Buffalo Bills Denver Broncos 41 28

· September 20, 1970 W Buffalo Bills Denver Broncos 10 25

· October 5, 1975 L Buffalo Bills Denver Broncos 38 14

· September 25, 1977 W Buffalo Bills @ Denver Broncos 6 26

· December 2, 1979 W Buffalo Bills Denver Broncos 16 19

· October 25, 1981 L Buffalo Bills Denver Broncos 9 7

· October 21, 1984 W Buffalo Bills Denver Broncos 7 37

· November 8, 1987 L Buffalo Bills Denver Broncos 21 14

· September 18, 1989 W Buffalo Bills Denver Broncos 14 28

· September 30, 1990 L Buffalo Bills Denver Broncos 29 28

· January 12, 1992 L Buffalo Bills Denver Broncos 10 7

· December 12, 1992 L Buffalo Bills Denver Broncos 27 17

· September 26, 1994 L Buffalo Bills Denver Broncos 27 20

· September 3, 1995 W Buffalo Bills @ Denver Broncos 7 22

· October 26, 1997 W Buffalo Bills Denver Broncos 20 23

· September 22, 2002 W Buffalo Bills @ Denver Broncos 23 28

· December 17, 2005 W Buffalo Bills Denver Broncos 17 28

· September 9, 2007 W Buffalo Bills Denver Broncos 14 15

· December 21, 2008 L Buffalo Bills @ Denver Broncos 30 23

Broncos Record vs Bills: 15-20-1

Last Season

Broncos – 4-12 AFC West

Bills – 4-12 AFC East

Passing Leaders:

Broncos

Kyle Orton – 3653 yards, 20 Touchdowns, 9 Interceptions, 58.8%, 87.7 QB Rating

Bills

Ryan Fitzpatrick – 3000 Yards, 23 touchdowns, 15 interceptions, 57.8%, 81.8 QB Rating

Rushing

Broncos

Knowshon Moreno 779 yards, 4.3 YPC, 35 long carry, 5 touchdowns

Bills

Fred Jackson 800 yards, 4.2 YPC, 39 long carry, 5 touchdowns

Receiving

Broncos

Brandon Lloyd 77 receptions, 1,448 yards, 18.8 YPR, 71 long catch, 11 touchdowns

Bills

Stevie Johnson 82 receptions, 1073 yards, 13.1 YPR, 45 long catch, 10 touchdowns

Defense

Tackles

Broncos – D.J. Williams - 119

Bills – Paul Posluszny - 151

Interceptions

Broncos – Champ Bailey, Syd’Quan Thompson, Renaldo Hill - 2

Bills – Drayton Florence – 3

Sacks

Broncos – D.J. Williams – 5.5, Mario Haggan – 5.0

Bills – Kyle Williams – 5.5

Last Week

Broncos vs Cowboys Bills vs Chicago

PASSING YARDS

Quinn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120 L. Brown . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Tebow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..91 Fitzpatrick . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Orton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 B. Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

RUSHING YARDS

Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Nesbitt . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Moreno . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Jackson . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

McGahee . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 B. Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

RECEIVING YARDS

Willis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Roosevelt . . . . . . . . . . .26

Riley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Huggins . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Anderson . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Spiller . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

INTERCEPTIONS

Cox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Williams . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

SACKS

Hunter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.0 Merriman . . . . . . . . . . .2.0

McCarthy . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.0 Batten . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.0

TACKLES

Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Dotson . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Kelley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Six players . . . . . . . . . . .3

Vaughn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Transactions This Week

Broncos

Players Acquired

· DT Demario Pressley, off waivers from Colts

· LB Alvin Bowen, from waivers from Jaguars

Players Lost

· RB LenDale White (released)

· DT Louis Leonard (released)

· LB Derek Domino (released)

Bills

Players Acquired:

None

Players Lost:

Aaron Maybin (waived)

Lee Evans (traded to Ravens)

Team Reports

BUFFALO BILLS

Rookie Report:

No. 1 pick Marcell Dareus recorded a sack in his Bills debut, hauling down Jay Cutler, the most sacked QB in the NFL last year, in Saturday's 10-3 loss to the Bears.

CB Aaron Williams made a spectacular leaping interception against the Bears near his goal-line.

LB Kelvin Sheppard continues to nurse a hamstring injury suffered early in camp.

SS Da'Norris Searcy had a tackle against the Bears.

Injury Report:

Shawne Merriman will miss Saturday's game at Denver to rest a sore right knee.

WR/PR Roscoe Parrish will also sit out after missing a week of practice due to a leg injury.

Head coach Chan Gailey officially ruled Merriman and Roscoe Parrish out for Saturday’s game.

LB Kelvin Sheppard did not play last Saturday in Chicago due to a lingering hamstring injury. He did not practice on Thursday and is Doubtful against Denver.

TE Shawn Nelson also missed Saturday's game with a muscle pull. He did not participate on Thursday and is Doubtful.

Other players who did not participate on Thursday were CB Justin Rogers, DE Kellen Heard, RT Chris Hairston, WR Craig "Buster" Davis and LB Chris White. They are Questionable

DT Torell Troup, who broke his hand in practice last Monday, played against the Bears with a soft cast and heavy wrap. Troup has a cracked bone and what he's able to do in practice will be closely monitored. List him as Probable

BRONCOS

Coach Fox named game captains for tomorrow's game vs. Buffalo: Offense - Lloyd, Clady; Defense - Bailey, Williams; Special Teams - Royal. The team has yet to vote on captains for the entire season.

According to the Denver Post, the Broncos starters will play into the 2nd quarter, but likely not the whole 1st half,against Buffalo.

Rookie Report:

The biggest rookie surprise during the first 2 weeks of training camp continues to be TE Julius Thomas, who is consistently running with the starters in two tight end formations along with Daniel Fells.

Three other 1st-day draft picks have continued on their path to jobs with the starting groups: No. 2 overall selection Von Miller at strong-side linebacker; Rahim Moore, the 2nd-round safety out of UCLA, and Orlando Franklin, the 2nd-round right tackle from Miami.

MLB Nate Irving has been battling an ankle injury that has impeded his training camp progress. Irving was the last rookie to sign, missing two days, and even before the current ailment had dropped to 3rd string behind Joe Mays and Mario Haggan. Braxton Kelley was getting 3rd-team reps in Irving's absence, which included the preseason opener.

Safety Quinton Carter from Oklahoma and Mohamed, 4th- and 6th-round selections, respectively, appear on a path to make the roster in reserve roles.

Denver's two 7th-round picks, Tight end Virgil Green out of Nevada and DE Jeremy Beal from Oklahoma, are buried down the depth chart and are currently longshots to make the 53-man cutdown.

Injury Report:

Safety Brian Dawkins and WR Brandon Lloyd both participated in practice on Friday and will play against Buffalo.

DT Ronnell Brown (ankle sprain) participated in Friday's walk-through practice. Consider him Probable.

DR Ty Warren (tricep), Marcus Thomas (pectoral), WR Demaryius Thomas (Achilles), TE Richard Quinn (knee) and Stanley Daniels (ankle) are Out.

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Excellent write up as usual Colby

Dareus looked good last week, JD and Beadles better have their shoes on tight! Cant wait to see more of Von.

by Clompy on Aug 19, 2011 4:05 PM MDT reply actions

From the Bills side

Can’t wait to see our front 7 against your O line. The bears O line is underwhelming at best, and this should be a much better test for our revamped Defense.

The player I would like least at #9 would be my sister’s cat, Captain Creamsicle. She does have a great work ethic and agility, but I’m really concerned that at 9 lbs., she’s too small to play safety in the NFL. She also bites way too often on play action and is easily distracted by someone waving string in the crowd. Lastly, her wonderlic score was pretty awful, answering "meow meow meow" for most of the questions- Dr. Brackish Okun

by mob16151 on Aug 19, 2011 4:08 PM MDT reply actions

Well,

it seems like a long time since our offensive line received a compliment of any sort. Thanks, but I think we are just as interested in seeing how we do against your defensive line. Agree about the bears line, but if things go true to form, you will face a decent line with a less mobile QB, then an awful line (2nd string) with a more mobile QB.

by idahobronc on Aug 19, 2011 4:14 PM MDT up reply actions

The OLine is young and still developing together, it will take time.

by bfree2bronc on Aug 19, 2011 5:18 PM MDT up reply actions

I can say the 1st string will be nice to watch

However, after that, I’m hopping Tebow/Quinn make it out alive with the second and third string o-line.

by tiderfootball09 on Aug 19, 2011 9:49 PM MDT up reply actions

The stats from both teams last year are eerily similar

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by Calikula on Aug 19, 2011 4:19 PM MDT reply actions

Noticed that too? Steve Johnson had a good year.

luckily im a bronco and a blazer fan

by chikndnnr on Aug 19, 2011 6:47 PM MDT up reply actions

Yeah Fitz had a similar year to Orton

our rushing leaders stat similarities were almost parallel

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by Calikula on Aug 20, 2011 9:06 AM MDT up reply actions

Merriman won't play

so I trust everyone will be clean from HGH who does suit up!

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by the new Bradfather on Aug 19, 2011 4:33 PM MDT reply actions

I wonder how many games he will be suspended for. I think this is his 2nd or 3rd offense...

Maybe a year if he tests positive.

by bfree2bronc on Aug 19, 2011 5:20 PM MDT up reply actions

You all know that that story

Has at this point been pretty much shot down right?

by mob16151 on Aug 19, 2011 7:15 PM MDT up reply actions

Bills/Gophers fan here

Can’t wait to see (well, read) how Eric Decker is doing for the Broncos and how this game unfolds. Wasn’t a fan of Weber during his college years but curious to know how he’s fared during camp.

by NordicBillsfan on Aug 19, 2011 4:41 PM MDT reply actions

Decker will be starting this year

Between him and Eddie Royal, We’ve got a solid #1 and #2 position, even if Lloyd got hurt (knocking on wood right now). Decker’s been doing great! Considering Matt Willis, that means We’ve got a solid 1, 2 and 3. Our receiver and QB corp are unbelievable! Especially compared to some teams.

As far as Weber in Training Camp. About as average as any rookie in their first NFL training camp I’d say. He’s had some good plays, and his share of bad ones too. I wasn’t there every day, but from the days I was, I will be surprised if he stays on the 53 man roster for the Broncos, I’ll put it that way.

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by PearlJamBroncoGFunk on Aug 19, 2011 5:18 PM MDT up reply actions

We would sorely miss Lloyd if he got hurt

I know you only called Decker and Royal “solid” as a one, two punch, but I just wanted to chime in to say that Lloyd is one of the few people we can’t do without, not without a major slip in overall team performance. Lloyd stretches the field, which is really something that neither Royal nor Decker are made to do. I love me some Eric Decker so don’t get me wrong, just saying that with D Thomas on PUP, Lloyd is pretty much irreplaceable.

Clady, Dumervil, Bailey and Lloyd are the most important and irreplaceable players for this season, IMO – partially due to their talent, partially due to the depth behind them. I’d already put Von Miller right behind them along with Knowshon Moreno (crazy, right?).

OK, so Brian and The Johns really did very well at the Defensive Tackle position, especially considering the limited cash budget they likely had to work with. I no longer hear laughter from opposing RBs in my nightmares!!!

by Rodney A on Aug 19, 2011 5:51 PM MDT up reply actions

We do have

McGahee and Ball. I know a lot you don’t like him. Still, with a solid o line we should still be able to run it.

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by Sean in Pa. on Aug 19, 2011 5:55 PM MDT up reply actions

I'm still not sold on Ball

He just hasn’t shown me anything to make me say he’s a stud

Davis and Smith to the Hall!

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by Jon Tollerud on Aug 19, 2011 6:57 PM MDT up reply actions

McGahee's got skills, no doubt. But without the lightening (Moreno) to his thunder, no team will ever fear our run game

McGahee is short yardage back. He’s a bruiser that excels inside the tackles. He’s a guy that can wear a defense down and get us our conversion on 3rd and 2. But he’s not a guy that can be a lead back if Moreno goes down. Well, not a scary one, not anybody the defense needs to account for.

And ya, I don’t like Lance Ball. I think Johnson is the better back already.

by Rodney A on Aug 19, 2011 7:03 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs

Spot on.

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by grind_core on Aug 19, 2011 9:18 PM MDT up reply actions

Lloyd played like a true number one last year

there aren’t a lot of true number one receivers in the league, in terms of consistency, but lloyd could be joining them this year. He has the right toolset to be able to force a safety to cheat a little to his side of the field, which makes everyone else’s job easier. The value of star power for an NFl offense…

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by Jeremy Bolander on Aug 19, 2011 6:10 PM MDT up reply actions

Yeah, he really did

Honestly, I was a little worried that it may have just been a product of McDaniels’ system, or that he may turn out to be a one-year wonder for whatever reason. Reports from TC have already alleviated those concerns, though. I think he’s the real deal and like you said, he’s the kind of receiver that the defense, especially the free, needs to know where he is at all the time. His presence on the field helps stretch the defense away from the run game.

by Rodney A on Aug 19, 2011 7:06 PM MDT up reply actions

Not crazy at all

Except that you’re focusing way too much on the ‘i’ word. AAAaaaahhh!!!

Heh heh. Yeah I think We have a solid three man corp with Lloyd, Royal and Decker. Willis and Riley rotating in and out… Along with Britt maybe. I think since McD’s first year, We have been getting better and better – and younger – depth at every position. Which is always great in this violent, short-career league.

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by PearlJamBroncoGFunk on Aug 20, 2011 11:23 AM MDT up reply actions

Really?

Our receiver and QB corp are unbelievable! Especially compared to some teams.

I think our receiver corps are promising, but quite believable. Lloyd was amazing last year. Some of his catches were hard to believe. The guy’s hands and overall athleticism are off-the-charts. I really like Eddie Royal, because he’s easy to root for. I don’t think we’ll ever hear of him pulling a Perrish Cox. But his play regressed under McDaniels. I’d hoped he’d emerge as a better Wes Welker, but it didn’t happen. Decker is unproven and couldn’t start for the majority of the league’s teams (maybe 3/4s). Willis has looked great so far, but he can’t even beat out Decker.

Regarding your second claim about our QB corps. Are you joking? Our QBs stink. We all know about Orton. And although Tebow has potential, he stinks right now. And Quinn has always stunk. Sure, he looked decent this preseason against the Cowboy’s camp fodder, but so would Stone Gossard.

I’ll agree our QBs and WRs look better when compared to some teams. Like…oh, I don’t know…the Bills. But so what? Is that something to be excited about? I think not.

Truth shall be known.

by Agent Jerry Fletcher on Aug 20, 2011 8:17 AM MDT up reply actions

Not joking at all. My jokes are typically way more obvious, at least I hope they are...

That is my outlook on ’em.
Did you go to any Training Camp this year? All three Quarterbacks have severely improved from last year. Meaning Orton, Tebow and Quinn.

Orton most of all. He has consistently improved every season he has played in this league. I honestly wonder what you mean by

We all know about Orton

Because, what I know, is that he is a great quarterback, with mobility limitations. Not a hall of famer, maybe.
Great longball accuracy, great accuracy for the most part overall, Great pre and post snap vision, Good leadership (team captain every year as a Bronco so far, which the players vote for)… Obviously you’re in the camp that Orton either sucks, or is ‘an average game manager’ or whatever. I have witnessed him improve every year, and if he prepares himself to stay healthy and works on actually breaking into a run now and then, he could be a stellar QB. Some folks choose to ignore his positives. I understand that, even though it took a while.

Apparently my opinion differs, I choose to be excited about these guys more than last year or the year before at this time. I have also witnessed, fisrt-hand, their work ethic off camera, as it were in many days of Training Camp the last couple years. Our QB’s far from stink. Our QB and WR corp, and the rest of the team has me excited (except maybe Nate Jones) for this season. I am one who wouldn’t be ‘surprised’ if We won the division. Anywhoo… Great PJ quip by the way. Go Broncos!

A pessimist sees the difficulties in every opportunity.
An optimist sees the opportunities in every difficulty.
- Winston Churchill

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by PearlJamBroncoGFunk on Aug 20, 2011 11:19 AM MDT up reply actions

I think we have different definitions of "great" then.

I think Peyton Manning is a “great” quarterback with mobility limitations.

But I’ll give you this: Orton looked good last night. Better than he has in the past. He looked like he was capable of making a play. Of “creating his own shot” if you will.

Except for that one play when he crapped the bed on an awkward scramble attempt and was sacked.

And Lloyd was Lloyd again. First, that oddly entertaining catch, when he unnecessarily jumped over/around the CB. Then, there was that streak pattern when the CB gave up thinking the ball was uncatchable. But somehow Lloyd gets full extension and almost comes up with a one-handed scoop before gracefully ending up on his feet after a somersalt. The dude’s amazing. Jackie Chan on a football field.

Truth shall be known.

by Agent Jerry Fletcher on Aug 21, 2011 8:00 AM MDT up reply actions

Yeah, I think I'm using the term loosely...

He does have a great longball. Other than that, above average is more of an accurate way to put it. Regardless, I think he’s great, overall….. That is a superb contrast though… Peyton. And Orton is certainly not quite that talented. I hope he gets all those awkward scrambles out of his system before regular season starts.

Lloyd reminds me of more of Bruce Lee, making his body like water and all (except his hands obviously). But yeah, there we go splittin’ hairs again, LoL… Seriously, I think he’s the most talented receiver playing at this time. But I’m bias, so I’d have to say, objectively, top three for sure though.

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An optimist sees the opportunities in every difficulty.
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by PearlJamBroncoGFunk on Aug 22, 2011 12:07 PM MDT up reply actions

Eric decker in my honest opinion will be a star receiver in a few years.

Liken to Austin Collie. He has very good hands and shows that he can get open in space as well as catch passes in traffic. I think the Bills will get a two quarter dose of Decker, Lloyd and Royal. Another surprise is Eron Riley who I had high hopes for. He is a big physical receiver that can make the catches over defenders heads…This should be a good game and I’m especially excited to see how your OLine holds up under our new defense.

by bfree2bronc on Aug 19, 2011 5:25 PM MDT up reply actions

time for all those CFAs and TC superstars to prove themselves worth a slot!

the Man Crushes on these guys are weird. Fox may lose his job if he cuts willis and riley.

Davis and Smith to the Hall!

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by Jon Tollerud on Aug 19, 2011 5:31 PM MDT reply actions

Would it be incredibly tacky if I point out a typo? -)

I looked at Ryan Fitz’s numbers while reading this and noticed his completion % was off the chains. Looks like it’s supposed to be 58% instead of 78%.

Fantastic breakdown and lots of great stuff. Thanks!

by Rodney A on Aug 19, 2011 5:44 PM MDT reply actions

I was really curious about that

Too lazy too look though. Thanks Rodney :)

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by Sean in Pa. on Aug 19, 2011 5:57 PM MDT up reply actions

Thanks! with all these numbers, mistakes happen haha

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by Colby on Aug 19, 2011 7:45 PM MDT up reply actions

Nice job Colby

You are the king of BB formatting with those tables.

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by Sean in Pa. on Aug 19, 2011 7:50 PM MDT up reply actions

So who are the seven rookie free agents who have made the team

the last seven years?

And it looks like something went wrong with the formatting codes when I read this diary. Is it just me?

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by margabelle on Aug 19, 2011 6:51 PM MDT reply actions

Cool preview Colby, appreciated!

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by Robb Yeager on Aug 19, 2011 7:32 PM MDT reply actions

I just want to see improvement on the 2nd string OL.

Thanks for the research Colby!

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by Broncotodd on Aug 19, 2011 8:17 PM MDT reply actions

I'm pumped

The biggest thing I’m looking for is for our pass rush to get some pressure. the Cowboys OL should not have held their own against us, and neither should this Bills team

Raiders suck
Chargers are whiny douches
Chiefs are meh

by DBroncs1414 on Aug 19, 2011 10:45 PM MDT reply actions

Screw the Chiefs

I’m glad the Ravens’ scrubs beat them badly. It was a bit disturbing that their starters held their own against the Black Birds though

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by the new Bradfather on Aug 20, 2011 12:03 AM MDT up reply actions

I'll tell you one thing that's for sure

Thurman Thomas CRUSHED in Madden 95.

by Jordo5150 on Aug 20, 2011 12:51 AM MDT reply actions

And in Tecmo Bowl (original Nintendo)

A pessimist sees the difficulties in every opportunity.
An optimist sees the opportunities in every difficulty.
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by PearlJamBroncoGFunk on Aug 20, 2011 10:54 AM MDT up reply actions

First time commenting

Hey Colby thanks a lot for the research! If I remember correctly, wasn’t the 2007 game a 15-14 win and the 2008 game a 30-23 loss? The 2007 game was the last second fg by Elam with the fg team running onto the field as time ticked away, and the 2008 game was Cutler overthrowing Stokely twice in a row at on 3rd/4th down for the tying score.

by Bronco Mike on Aug 20, 2011 1:53 AM MDT via mobile reply actions

You got it Bronco Mike

That 08 game was with the playoffs on the line too…man that sucked. Probably wasn’t fair but I never forgave Cutler for that game. Not only did he stink it up but he acted like he could care less.

"as in football so in life"
"Look good, play good, play good, pay good, pay good, eat good, eat good, live good, live good, die good".........Primetime

by asinsoin on Aug 20, 2011 2:00 AM MDT up reply actions