Denver Broncos vs Pittsburgh Steelers Top Five Offensive Plays

by Colby on Jan 11, 2012 1:00 PM MST in Strictly My Opinion

What a game hey? The second quarter that hurt the Broncos all season turned out to be the Broncos best quarter all season against the Steelers. Fantastic. Of course you all know what is number one but there were several other key plays that made this game electric!

5) Tim Tebow Touchdown Pass to Eddie Royal!

4) Tim Tebow long pass to Demaryius Thomas. The more I see Thomas play the more I shake my head at how strong this man is.

3) Tim Tebow touchdown run - Its predictable but it works every time. Tim has such a good eye for the endzone that when he gets the ball there, it seems to always be a touchdown.

2) Tim Tebow long pass to Daniel Fells - This is higher than you might think on the list but the throw on the run was on the money and the fact that it was Daniel Fells that got that open. Great connection between those two on the play.

1) Tim Tebow touchdown pass to Demaryius Thomas in overtime.......'Nuff Said.

I am interning at TSN in Canada so I have seen this play 100's of times now. I still get chills....Just incredible. On the same level as the Marshawn Lynch run as last year at this time.

Hope you liked the top 5 offensive plays against the Steelers. Later today I will have the top five defensive plays.

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Top Offensive Plays #3

That was a terrific run by Tebow – really, really good. I think – a huge play in that game, you could the Steelers beginning to wonder – what the heck is going on here.

by profootballfan on Jan 11, 2012 1:19 PM MST reply actions

Thanks for putting these together

That is some good ish man.

"Bombs dropping down overhead. Underground. It's instilled to want to live." -EV

by sadaraine on Jan 11, 2012 1:29 PM MST reply actions

You know what is cool?

Not having enough room in the top 5 for all your plays of 30+ yards

"..who knows what can happen… the ball is oblong and bounces wierd."
They say the cool is all over me..

by Teboner on Jan 11, 2012 1:37 PM MST reply actions 6 recs

I love seeing Beadles put Polamalu on his face on Tebow's TD run!

There is only One Moment—this moment—the Eternal Moment of Now

by sirsam on Jan 11, 2012 1:37 PM MST reply actions 1 recs

Yeah

Beadles is really coming along in is LG spot.

by NYCBronx on Jan 11, 2012 1:53 PM MST up reply actions

And a nice block by Matt Willis, of all people,

on Farrior. I hadn’t noticed that one before.

by Broncs Cheer on Jan 11, 2012 3:11 PM MST up reply actions

Willis is a really good blocker for a WR

but even OL have trouble blocking Farrior

And now for something completely different

by AlbertaBronc on Jan 11, 2012 3:38 PM MST up reply actions

And it completely pissed Farrior off

Which makes it even more notable. WR blocking that gets in a LBs head is money in the bank, just waiting for the right time to make a withdrawal.

by shasta77 on Jan 11, 2012 7:12 PM MST up reply actions

Didn't see it live

Heckuva job by Willis

by Chingas on Jan 11, 2012 5:15 PM MST up reply actions

WOW! That IS awesome!

I just became a HUGE Willis fan. He’s just such a blue collar no nonsense WR.

I hope he can replicate some of his preseason success on Saturday since he’ll be getting some looks. That was a serious block on a stud LB!!

Thanks for pointing that out BC.

by Mile High ThundaDownUnda on Jan 12, 2012 2:58 AM MST up reply actions

hadn't noticed that one before.

that’s awesome

by Bartimaeus on Jan 11, 2012 4:13 PM MST up reply actions

I wonder if watching the #1 play will ever get old

I keep replaying it every day, multiple times a day…

by trumanj on Jan 11, 2012 1:37 PM MST reply actions 1 recs

Me too...LOL

There is only One Moment—this moment—the Eternal Moment of Now

by sirsam on Jan 11, 2012 3:42 PM MST up reply actions

Really enjoy these Colby

Not sure if anyone has noticed or mentioned it yet, but on the Tebow touchdown run keep your eye on Beadles as he is pulling. As he hits the hole he touches Franklin on the back and you immediately see Franklin disengage from his seal block and move down field with Beadles.

That was the coolest part of the play from my perspective. Communication, anticipation and reaction from the O-line. It seems to show a good sign of their progression and that are really starting to gel.

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by Choochoobonewagon on Jan 11, 2012 1:40 PM MST via mobile reply actions 2 recs

Saw that too!

Then Franklin just mauls the next guy, he’s a beast run blocker.

by shasta77 on Jan 11, 2012 2:11 PM MST up reply actions

This is history being made right here. Thanks for the clips.

Bronco Champions are being forged as we speak.

by BroncoRick69 on Jan 11, 2012 1:54 PM MST reply actions 1 recs

McCoy finally playing to Tebow's present moment skill set

NFL Films had a great article that captured my thoughts about McCoy’s not designing plays to Tebow’s skills. Here’s a quote from that article. The play action naked boot leg play was the Elway staple I have been screaming for all season long, hell even into last season. This is exactly what was meant by getting Tebow out in space to see the open spots in the field. As his receivers learn how to flow to the open spots Tebow’s passing will open up even more.

“Against the Steelers, for the first time, Tebow made those throws from the pocket with consistency. He was accurate on his intermediate and downfield passes. That was supplemented by Broncos offensive coordinator Mike McCoy’s brilliant game plan in which he designed some pass plays that required no progression reading and little anticipation. That’s outstanding coaching: minimize and camouflage Tebow’s passing limitations.”

"Peace, a journey without distance to a place we have never left."

by BroncoCUbuffs on Jan 11, 2012 1:55 PM MST reply actions

Was that the same article that disected the strike to Fells?

I cannot remember if I saw it here or if it was linked on IAOFM, but the article mentioned play #4 and how well drawn up it was.

Fells breaks off the flat portion of his route goes vertical the second he sees Troy P crashing. The play was drawn up to take advantage of Troy P’s aggressiveness and was executed flawlessly. Awesome play.

Lady, you want me to answer you if this old airplane is safe to fly? Just how in the world do you think it got to be this old?
— Anon

Both optimists and pessimists contribute to the society. The optimist invents the aeroplane, the pessimist the parachute.
— George Bernard Shaw

by Choochoobonewagon on Jan 11, 2012 2:12 PM MST via mobile up reply actions

Link to article

http://nflfilms.nfl.com/2012/01/11/cosell-talks-tim-tebows-best-day-ever/

"Peace, a journey without distance to a place we have never left."

by BroncoCUbuffs on Jan 11, 2012 2:18 PM MST up reply actions

Great replay of the 98 and a 1/2 yard drive against Cleveland too...NEVER get tired of watching it!

"Peace, a journey without distance to a place we have never left."

by BroncoCUbuffs on Jan 11, 2012 3:27 PM MST up reply actions

Loved Simms explaining the Fells play

They had seen the Broncos run it on Friday, and how it was designed to take advantage of Polamalu’s tendency to jump routes. Fells sells the crossing route, peeks to the right to see where Polamalu is (and he’s promptly jumping the route), then turns up the field into the open spot. Sweet call, great route, and perfect throw. Hope to see more of those this week.

by shasta77 on Jan 11, 2012 2:13 PM MST up reply actions

Ha!

We are showing some synergy in out posts :P.

Lady, you want me to answer you if this old airplane is safe to fly? Just how in the world do you think it got to be this old?
— Anon

Both optimists and pessimists contribute to the society. The optimist invents the aeroplane, the pessimist the parachute.
— George Bernard Shaw

by Choochoobonewagon on Jan 11, 2012 2:15 PM MST via mobile up reply actions

Made me laugh, too!

by shasta77 on Jan 11, 2012 2:18 PM MST up reply actions

We bring in any kind of short game and NE won't know what to cover

Tim gets some nice early throws to backs, TE, slot receivers in the 5-10 area and it will give the NE fits. It will open up running lanes as well as make the safeties vulnerable to throws over the top. The deep throws against the Steelers were huge in giving the defense something else to think about.

McCoy runs some quick hitters (like the throw to Ball in the 4th quarter), and you open up all kinds of options for play-action and rollouts.

by shasta77 on Jan 11, 2012 2:21 PM MST reply actions

We will see the screen open back up now that the other team has to honor the pass.

Tebow sells some pretty mean screens…thinking Houston last year.

"Peace, a journey without distance to a place we have never left."

by BroncoCUbuffs on Jan 11, 2012 2:23 PM MST reply actions

Suprised

Not to see the 50+ yard bomb to DT on the 3rd and 12(?) that happened right after Decker went down. Our offense was putrid until that point and that play seemed to start turning it all around. I could be wrong, but I think that was also our first first down. Either way it’s nice to have too many great plays on offense for this list.

Attempted murder? Now honestly, what is that? Do they give a Nobel Prize for attempted chemistry?

by jcd823 on Jan 11, 2012 2:26 PM MST via iPhone app reply actions 1 recs

Play #4--I wish DT had "trusted his speed"

and headed for the opposite corner after the catch. He would have had a 70-yard TD to go with his 80-yarder….

by Broncs Cheer on Jan 11, 2012 3:14 PM MST reply actions 2 recs

Yeah me too

But it did look like he was having fun spinning Ike around multiple times.

"I wouldn't call it Tebow Time I'd call it Bronco Time"- Tim Tebow

by asinsoin on Jan 11, 2012 3:18 PM MST up reply actions

professional

the best thing about DT is after his TD’s or amazing catches he just walks off. No show boating. It looks like he plans on doing it A LOT more. I love this team.

by rclooman on Jan 11, 2012 3:14 PM MST reply actions

after his TD’s or amazing catches he just walks off. No show boating

EXACTLY,

GB 2

by Boiler etc on Jan 11, 2012 5:15 PM MST up reply actions

He acts like he's done this before.

Total class.

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Get well soon Juan.

by Thnikkaman on Jan 12, 2012 7:34 AM MST up reply actions

And did anyone notice Simms saying that

DT was from Central Florida on the replay of his OT catch?

by Broncs Cheer on Jan 11, 2012 3:15 PM MST reply actions

Yeah I noticed that when he said it live

Simms is normally pretty good and he’s not a draft guy so I’ll give him a pass there.

And now for something completely different

by AlbertaBronc on Jan 11, 2012 3:41 PM MST up reply actions

I think he was just so shocked

He was simply trying to keep his cool and not go Gus Johnson on his pal Nance . . .

by brettden on Jan 11, 2012 8:41 PM MST up reply actions

Apparently thinking of Brandon Marshall.

"Luck is the residue of design" -- Branch Rickey

by db8632 on Jan 11, 2012 5:05 PM MST up reply actions

Yeah, big receivers that we drafted

Beyond that, there is NO similarity.

by MakeCents on Jan 11, 2012 6:51 PM MST up reply actions

BM = Glorified Posession Receiver

DT = Real Deep Threat …..not even close for a comparison :)

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by Disturbed70 on Jan 11, 2012 7:48 PM MST up reply actions

Thanks Colby!

was a beauty. Great to see the ball over halfway there before Royal turns his head!

- DT had another TD if he would’ve kept running! He fixed that though. Just think that every time I see it.

- Definitely my favorite besides The Pass/Stiff Arm. Great adjustments!

Hope to see more of this Saturday! Go Broncos!

by eastCOrange&Blue on Jan 11, 2012 3:15 PM MST reply actions

Whoa

Those 1. are supposed to be.

Play #5
Play #4
Play #2

by eastCOrange&Blue on Jan 11, 2012 3:16 PM MST up reply actions

Hail Demaryius

is still the favorite name I’ve heard for DT’s game winning touchdown catch

And now for something completely different

by AlbertaBronc on Jan 11, 2012 3:40 PM MST reply actions 1 recs

God, I love this blog.

by BluffCityBronco on Jan 11, 2012 3:49 PM MST reply actions

Forgive me if I missed it Colby

But are you planning on doing a post on what it was like to be at that playoff game? After reading the pregame post about how excited you were, I’ve been really looking forward to hearing what it was like from a well-written fan like yourself.

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by Poster_Formerly_Known_As_Royal_Fan on Jan 11, 2012 4:00 PM MST reply actions 1 recs

High expectations for fans.....

this game will be a tough act to follow. These kind of perfect timings and matches and fakes, etc etc? Few fumbes, few penalties (comparatively speaking) Great feeling, huh?

For those who hope McCoy leaves? I disagree . I understand it is his job but he must be putting in some serious overtime preparing and practicing new schemes and plays.. In all fairness I think he has done quite well considering the current personnel (not a lot of big name talent) plus bringing Tebow along.
Kudos to the man.

GB 2

by Boiler etc on Jan 11, 2012 5:53 PM MST reply actions

oops, forgot. Thanks for the post Colby

GB 2

by Boiler etc on Jan 11, 2012 5:55 PM MST up reply actions

Looks good Thanks!

I just wish that DT would have kept running to the corner on that second completion, that would have completely changed the game. But a win is a win and we move on, I love it!!!

"And on the 8th day, God created Tim Tebow. And He saw that it was good. And He said, "I can now retire. Go forth and make Touchdowns through Running and Passing."

-Harvey J. Neptune

by JALefor on Jan 11, 2012 5:57 PM MST reply actions

He trusted his speed at the end

Guessing the boys got in his ear a bit and said, “just run!” Which he did at the end. Loved McGahee’s quote during the last play, “trust your speed, trust your speed.” Clearly they had chatted about it. That’s what veterans add to the roster that you don’t see in the box score.

by shasta77 on Jan 11, 2012 7:10 PM MST up reply actions

I think it's funny watching Troy Polamalu on Tebow's TD run.

He tries flying in but runs into a brick wall aka Zane Beadles. I “loled” big time during the game.

by tiderfootball09 on Jan 11, 2012 9:38 PM MST reply actions

Who said the Broncos couldn't score more than 20 points!?

Love the young guys on offense shining!

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by AlwaysRightSometimes on Jan 11, 2012 9:46 PM MST reply actions

Champ

I love watching Champ jumping up and down on the sidelines during the last play. I want this team to keep winning just for him.

by Tazzik on Jan 12, 2012 6:37 AM MST reply actions

TY for these!

NFLN is also re-airing the game at 9am CST today. I recorded it SUN, but it will only take 1.5 hous of DVR space today. I’m keeping it forever so that’s important!

I was also shouting out Beadles on that run….he schooled Troy P.

W-L record doesn't matter to me.... I just want to see a team on the rise at the end of the year!

by Broncotodd on Jan 12, 2012 7:14 AM MST reply actions

Yeah... I should not have opened this post at work.

Now I’m smiling uncontrollably and giggling with every video. I can’t wait to get my new office soon, so I can watch these without fear of getting caught…

by Tezcatlipoca on Jan 12, 2012 8:40 AM MST reply actions