Denver Broncos News: Horse Tracks - 9/28/11

by Tim Lynch on Sep 28, 2011 7:44 AM MDT in Horse Tracks

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Scouting report: Denver Broncos, who play Green Bay Packers on Sunday | Green Bay Press Gazette
Following is a scouting report on the Denver Broncos (1-2), based on interviews with coaches and scouts whose teams have played them this season. The Broncos play the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on Sunday afternoon.

If Broncos don't have a "best chance to win," why not change the goal for 2011? - The Denver Post
The question from a fan was innocent enough and certainly posed cheerfully enough by Susie Wargin on John Elways TV show. "Besides the goal of winning, what do you want the team to accomplish this year?"

Rahim Moore: Packers Will Be The Best Team I’ve Ever Played Against " CBS Denver
Denver Broncos rookie safety Rahim Moore is excited to travel to Green Bay to on the Packers next Sunday. He was the guest on CBS4's Xfinity Monday Live!

Like usual, Fox still has confidence in Orton - CBSSports.com
It seems like every week after a Broncos loss, coach John Fox has to explain that Kyle Orton is still his starting quarterback and that he’s not tapping Tim Tebow on the shoulder to come and save the day (unless, that is, he’s desperate for a wide receiver).

The NFL’s worst regular-season collapses since 2007: A fan's take - Yahoo! Sports
There was a time when Josh McDaniels wasn't blamed for everything in Denver, Colo. In fact, he was adored by Denver Broncos fans when he initially replaced Mike Shanahan as the Broncos' head coach before the 2009-10 season started.

Denver Broncos News

Tulare Union grad Virgil Green continues to work hard as member of Denver Broncos | visaliatimesdelta.com
There's very little doubt about Virgil Green's work ethic. It's one of the things he's most proud of and one of the reasons he's playing in the NFL right now.

New Broncos Quan Cosby, Jonathan Wilhite helping despite short time with team - The Denver Post
Much of the time the NFL is an exercise in folks trying to prepare for every outcome, review every scenario.

Kyle Orton's height not a factor in batted balls at the line - The Denver Post
Kyle Orton, who is 6-foot-4, is like any other quarterback. His passes are at risk if the defensive linemen get too far up the field or if he tries to throw too many passes off his back foot.

Broncos' defense needs to get itself off the field - The Denver Post
Three weeks in and here are a few things the Broncos need to repair that have nothing to do with how many snaps Tim Tebow does or doesnt take on offense.

Denver Broncos Blogs

Food For Thought | DenverBroncos.com
Several Broncos spent time at FoodWorks Colorado Tuesday, helping sort food and load trucks in an effort to feed the low-income community.

Broncos defense, Miller, in good company - BroncoTalk
The Denver Broncos offense hasn't done anything flashy under new coach John Fox so far this season, but much to the credit of Fox and defensive coordinator

Fox sticks with Orton despite losing skid - AFC West Blog - ESPN
Expect this to be a tradition in Denver on Monday after the Broncos lose: So, John Fox, are you ready to demote Kyle Orton?

Kyle Orton Could Have Nice Game Against Packers, If You Trust Him - SB Nation Denver
Kyle Orton could have a big day against the Packers, like Drew Brees and Cam Newton did. But do you trust Orton to come up with that performance after what he's shown so far this season?

NFL News

Proposed Los Angeles football stadium plan gets boost – USATODAY.com
Citing job creation, California governor signs bill to expedite resolution of legal challenges to AEG's $1.2 billion plan for Farmers Field.

Super Bowl XLVIII logo embraces NFL's frosty heritage - NFL - Sporting News
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is ready to sing "Let It Snow" at a Super Bowl, and he's hoping he'll get the chance as early as February 2014.

NFL Power Rankings Week 4: ESPN Drops Broncos To No. 26 - SB Nation Denver
ESPN's Week 4 NFL power rankings, the Broncos fell two spots from No. 24 to No. 26. The blurb doesn't mention Kyle Orton or Tim Tebow. It doesn't even try to say something about John Fox's call on fourth and goal in the fourth quarter.

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John Fox: “Kyle Orton gives us the best chance to win”!

Joe Theisman: “A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein”!

by areferee on Sep 28, 2011 9:02 AM MDT reply actions 10 recs

I give you “the best chance to win” comment of the day.

Elvis, you need to play once in a while to earn that mega contract of yours.

by McGeorge on Sep 28, 2011 9:40 AM MDT up reply actions

Pure #Winning!

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by sadaraine on Sep 28, 2011 2:05 PM MDT up reply actions

thanks Charlie!

Q. "Why does Lambeau Field have hybrid turf?
A.To keep fans from grazing during the game."

by Broncs55 on Sep 28, 2011 2:06 PM MDT up reply actions

Uh, wow

That ‘scouting report’ linked first is nothing but a regurgitation of past tendencies, roster, and a handful of semi-relevant current stats.

First-round pick Von Miller (6-3, 243) plays the strong side and is better known as a pass rusher than run player but has speed to burn. The weakest spot on the defense is at tackle, where Philadelphia Eagles castoff Brodrick Bunkley (6-2, 206) and sixth-year pro Kevin Vickerson (6-5, 321) are average NFL starters.

No one who’s spent any time watching the defense play would write that first sentence, nor would they disparage Bunkley’s ability plugging up the middle. Von has been just short of astounding against the run for a rookie SAM and Bunk has really gone a long way toward restoring respectability to this rush defense.

by BroncosBassist on Sep 28, 2011 9:12 AM MDT reply actions

Hrm, blockquote fail?

by BroncosBassist on Sep 28, 2011 9:12 AM MDT up reply actions

You know which team regrets a preseason trade. That would be the Eagles, for trading Bunkley.

EFX gets a +1 for our new DT. And that is someone we need to target for a contract extension.

Elvis, you need to play once in a while to earn that mega contract of yours.

by McGeorge on Sep 28, 2011 9:43 AM MDT up reply actions

I didn't think we got Bunks from trade? Could be wrong but i thought he was a FA

Either way, it was a good addition. I don’t think he’s enough to settle with as our best DT, but he could certainly be a long term starter for us as a 2nd DT next to whoever we draft in the 1st this next year is my hopes.

by gobroncos47 on Sep 28, 2011 10:36 AM MDT up reply actions

We traded for Bunkley. Probably a 6th round pick in 2013. I’m 100% right about the trade.

YEP. A 1st round pick in 2012 on DT to replace Vickerson in the starting lineup would be a very wise investment.

Elvis, you need to play once in a while to earn that mega contract of yours.

by McGeorge on Sep 28, 2011 11:48 AM MDT up reply actions

agreed

if not a DT in the 1st, a DT in the 2nd would be nice. I could settle for a MLB in the 1st :)

Q. "Why does Lambeau Field have hybrid turf?
A.To keep fans from grazing during the game."

by Broncs55 on Sep 28, 2011 11:58 AM MDT up reply actions

Or CB.

Over even RT with the intent to kick Franklin inside.

Elvis, you need to play once in a while to earn that mega contract of yours.

by McGeorge on Sep 28, 2011 12:06 PM MDT up reply actions

I'm okay with all that as well

although I’m also okay with Franklin staying put and drafting a LG. I think Walton is progressing pretty good actually. Beadles might by the end of the season, they both are doing well for only being in the league for just over a year so far this season.

I think we need more depth on the O-Line, but I’m always up for an upgrade at ANY position. I just think we need upgrades at MLB, DT, CB more than we do anywhere else. But I’ll never frown at an upgrade at a position where we have only an above average player playing :)

Q. "Why does Lambeau Field have hybrid turf?
A.To keep fans from grazing during the game."

by Broncs55 on Sep 28, 2011 12:18 PM MDT up reply actions

I could live with about any of those at the moment

The season is young and there are plenty opportunities for injury or sucktitude to set in, but right now I’d place our top-tier needs in no particular order as DT, OL, CB. RB and LB get honorable mention and QB could be #1 if for some reason Tebow ain’t it.

by BroncosBassist on Sep 29, 2011 5:44 AM MDT up reply actions

thanks for the clarification.

by gobroncos47 on Sep 28, 2011 2:41 PM MDT up reply actions

Bunkley has been a stud.

Now if the secondary can pull it together the broncos will have a top ten defense. I know this won’t happen but the broncos should make a move on rogers-cromartie. Teaming him up with champ Bailey would be sick.

by tiderfootball09 on Sep 28, 2011 10:30 AM MDT up reply actions

I agree

though i don’t think it’d be that wise to invest in 2 high paid corners. Better to go through the draft for corner imo, as we may have to shell out for a DT next year if we don’t land one early in the draft.

by gobroncos47 on Sep 28, 2011 10:37 AM MDT up reply actions

Kirkpatrick

Dude is a stud.

by BroncosBassist on Sep 29, 2011 5:44 AM MDT up reply actions

Bunkley and Vick

are most impressive, I think Bunkley weighs more than 206 pounds, if he was only 206, he’s be a tight end, do we have some inverted numbers, there, perhaps he’s 260?

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by the new Bradfather on Sep 28, 2011 12:38 PM MDT up reply actions

206 is a pretty small TE

Thats a WR or Safety

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by Calikula on Sep 28, 2011 12:53 PM MDT up reply actions

or a fat 10 year old

Q. "Why does Lambeau Field have hybrid turf?
A.To keep fans from grazing during the game."

by Broncs55 on Sep 28, 2011 12:54 PM MDT up reply actions

haha

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by Calikula on Sep 28, 2011 1:27 PM MDT up reply actions

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by KaptainKirk on Sep 28, 2011 2:33 PM MDT up reply actions

Fox on Orton Commentary to Media

Week 1- Fox on Orton; "Orton gives us the best chance to win."
Week 2 – Broncos win, so Fox doesn’t have to justify Orton.
Week 3 – Fox says; "Orton gives us the best chance to win."
Week 4 – Fox says, "Orton gives us the best chance…"
Week 5 – Fox on Orton; "Orton gives us the best…"
Week 6 – Fox on Orton; "Orton gives us the…"
Week 7 – Fox on Orton, ""Orton gives us…"
Week 8 – Fox on Orton ""Orton gives…"
Week 9 – Fox on Orton ""Orton…"
Week 10 – Fox on Orton; "We decided to make a switch…"

by peanutbutter on Sep 28, 2011 9:27 AM MDT reply actions 6 recs

You guys are funny today. And clever.

Elvis, you need to play once in a while to earn that mega contract of yours.

by McGeorge on Sep 28, 2011 9:41 AM MDT up reply actions

We are always funny McG

You just don’t always agree with our humor.

I am a bear of very little brains and big words bother me.

by Topher Doll on Sep 28, 2011 9:45 AM MDT up reply actions

Not when you are pointing in my face like you are.

Elvis, you need to play once in a while to earn that mega contract of yours.

by McGeorge on Sep 28, 2011 10:12 AM MDT up reply actions

I am not funny every day

I concede, because sometimes I’m angry after a debilitating loss, oh well, football is here for 10 years and even longer, the NBA is $crewed by their illustrious commissioner , Happy Rosh Hashanah you stooge

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by the new Bradfather on Sep 28, 2011 12:41 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs

What's Really Clever is...

Notice how the convenient the QB switch is week 10 when Tebow will be well assured of not making his contract escalators of 55% of snaps?

by peanutbutter on Sep 28, 2011 10:49 AM MDT up reply actions

The I vote for doing it where “Orton gives…”

8/16=50%.. That is less than 55% right?

Elvis, you need to play once in a while to earn that mega contract of yours.

by McGeorge on Sep 28, 2011 11:50 AM MDT up reply actions

The bye week is in week 6. So we will play our 8th game of the year in week 9.

So Week 10 is about right.

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by Nick Cast on Sep 28, 2011 7:15 PM MDT up reply actions

October 2nd

Slightly off-topic but my birthday is October 2nd so I decided to do some research since I have nothing better to do….Since the Broncos have been in existence, on October 2nd, the Broncos have a record of 5-1 ( the one loss against the Bears in 1983), that’s gotta count for something! Here’s to an upset this weekend!!

Football is a TEAM GAME!! One player doesn't win it for you, one player doesn't lose it for you....When it comes down to it, I just want to WIN!!

GO BRONCOS!!

by milehighinTO on Sep 28, 2011 11:26 AM MDT reply actions