2011 Denver Broncos Season Wrap-up: John Elway, Brian Xanders, John Fox Presser Open Thread
by John Bena on Jan 16, 2012 12:05 PM MST
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PrintThe men that control the football side of the Denver Broncos will be addressing the media at - or around - NOON mt, with the press conference being streamed LIVE over at Denver Broncos.com. Listen in, then talk about what you hear in this open thread.
You can watch the presser HERE
We'll break it all down after as well.
Can't stream it? I'll have a major talking points on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/milehighreport
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Elway talked a lot to Adam Gase during the season, but didn’t talk directly to Tebow because he didn’t want “too many voices” in Tebow’s head during the year.
Respect is not given it is earned dog gonit...and they don't respect us...nobody respects us... you know what you got to do in that situation? TAKE IT!!!!!
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just the tip
Excuse me, do these effectively hide my thunder?
by T.Dot_Bronco on Jan 16, 2012 12:13 PM MST up reply actions 11 recs
SUPER rec
"..who knows what can happen… the ball is oblong and bounces wierd."
They say the cool is all over me..
Teboner rec'ing "just the tip" being in...
…I have a feeling things are about to get a little bit weird.
Oh, you were finished? Oh, well, allow me to retort!
--Jules Winnfield
by GrizBronc on Jan 16, 2012 1:47 PM MST up reply actions 3 recs
Griz,
Im just doing my job as a member
2011 was just the tip
They say the cool is all over me..
come guys
get a room, lol just kidding….NOT, i love you guys, this has been and amazing season
by gabriel suarez moreno on Jan 16, 2012 2:50 PM MST up reply actions
He is wise!
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I bleed Orange & Blue. GB².
by Fabio Broncos on Jan 16, 2012 2:20 PM MST up reply actions
of course
that’s exactly how Elway appertained to greatness, he took lumps against the G-Men, Redskins and Niners and was better for it!
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by the new Bradfather on Jan 16, 2012 4:52 PM MST up reply actions
Xanders: "Signing our own free agents...that are free"
"..who knows what can happen… the ball is oblong and bounces wierd."
They say the cool is all over me..
Xanders should take some pubic speaking classes
he’s pretty weak in that department
Excuse me, do these effectively hide my thunder?
Hahahaha
My thoughts exactly. Xanders opinions are the equivalent of a forwarded email containing Elway’s and Fox’s take on things. Tempted to change EFX to EF(x-ish)…oh Brian Brian Brian
Quotes from my wife (2nd yr football fan) while watching the Broncos with me:
"Honey I know we are losing and you are upset but remember things could be worse. You could be cheering for the Raiders."
"THAT hit [Rahim on Jones] got a flag? What?!?! AND a FINE?!?! Why not just strap pillows to their heads and have a tea party on the 50 yard line since that's as much contact as the NFL will allow."
by DominantDenverDefense on Jan 16, 2012 3:49 PM MST up reply actions
I really don't care about it
If he does a good work as GM, that’s great for me.
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by Fabio Broncos on Jan 16, 2012 2:21 PM MST up reply actions
I dont really think he does
I think he’s more of a yes man and Elway is the real GM behind the scenes, with Foxy putting in input on the defense side of drafting
"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
I tend to agree with you Cali...
But we’ll never know it.
I just like the salary cap space he made… This we must admit was an awesome job “cleaning the house”.
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by Fabio Broncos on Jan 16, 2012 9:40 PM MST up reply actions
Alright, I'll give the Devil his due there
But I think he does more of the dirty work of the GM, while Elway and Fox have much more input on drafting.
"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
I loved public speaking in college
all the male and female athletes were the cool kids until they had to get up in front of the class and then they felt like they were three feet tall.
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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 Jan 16, 2012 4:52 PM MST up reply actions
Elway: The bandwagon's full again.. was pretty empty last year.
by Matt In Canada on Jan 16, 2012 12:21 PM MST reply actions
Yeah that struck me as weird
“Bandwagons” are typically stereotyped as bad things aren’t they? If someone told me I was on the Broncos bandwagon then there is a chance I would punch them in the face. According to John I’d be wrong to do that…James Harrison was right…I don’t understand this game anymore either. :-P
Quotes from my wife (2nd yr football fan) while watching the Broncos with me:
"Honey I know we are losing and you are upset but remember things could be worse. You could be cheering for the Raiders."
"THAT hit [Rahim on Jones] got a flag? What?!?! AND a FINE?!?! Why not just strap pillows to their heads and have a tea party on the 50 yard line since that's as much contact as the NFL will allow."
by DominantDenverDefense on Jan 16, 2012 3:52 PM MST up reply actions
Well
I’ve always been a real fan, like all of you guys, so I don’t see it as anything to be upset about, I’m in the permanent Bronco fan camp!
Brad James
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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 Jan 16, 2012 4:53 PM MST up reply actions
Has anyone asked them a question
re adjustments (O-line, TE, etc) for Tebow being left-handed
Has anyone asked a question not related to Tebow? It’d be nice to know their plan for the other 52 players on the team…
by jbbroncosfan27 on Jan 16, 2012 12:37 PM MST via mobile reply actions
Von Miller is a badass, Champ Bailey still has it, Rahim Moore underachieved.
There.
2011 was just the tip
They say the cool is all over me..
Rahim gets another chance next year
don’t disappoint me, preseason Atwater….
Brad James
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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 Jan 16, 2012 4:57 PM MST up reply actions
Went through last year's draft picks
Seems to like them still. Maybe too optimistic on some.
by John in Castle Rock on Jan 16, 2012 12:39 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
Did they say anything specific about Irving or J. Thomas? They just seemed to disappear.
by jbbroncosfan27 on Jan 16, 2012 12:42 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
He said Irving played well on special teams. Nothing beyond that.
And he mentioned that Thomas may have “had a hard time rebounding” form his ankle sprain against the Bungles
2011 was just the tip
They say the cool is all over me..
Best line
“No, I intend to yell from the balcony” when asked if he will coach Tim from field
by John in Castle Rock on Jan 16, 2012 12:38 PM MST via mobile reply actions
Yeah that cracked me up
Elway is a sarcastic smartass and I love it
Quotes from my wife (2nd yr football fan) while watching the Broncos with me:
"Honey I know we are losing and you are upset but remember things could be worse. You could be cheering for the Raiders."
"THAT hit [Rahim on Jones] got a flag? What?!?! AND a FINE?!?! Why not just strap pillows to their heads and have a tea party on the 50 yard line since that's as much contact as the NFL will allow."
by DominantDenverDefense on Jan 16, 2012 3:53 PM MST up reply actions
yelling from the balcony sounds dope
guess I should do that at Church next Sunday!
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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 Jan 16, 2012 4:58 PM MST up reply actions
Well if we’re still looking for pass rush, I like Dont’a Hightower out of Alabama…he plays ILB and can move to the DE position to pass rush
"When you put on that jersey, the name on the front is more important than the name on the back." - "Miracle".
"Winning means you're willing to go longer, work harder, and give more than anyone else." - Vince Lombardi.
But the Steelers are loaded at the LB position
"When you put on that jersey, the name on the front is more important than the name on the back." - "Miracle".
"Winning means you're willing to go longer, work harder, and give more than anyone else." - Vince Lombardi.
by broncoholic on Jan 16, 2012 12:48 PM MST up reply actions
They always are
Because they don’t pass up on talented LBs. Too important to their system.
- Nick
"Know the enemy, know yourself, and victory is never in doubt, not in a hundred battles."
- Sun Tzu
Ah, point taken…if Denver can’t get a MLB or DT of good value at their position in the first round, maybe they could take Mark Barron…there’s a lot of options right now
"When you put on that jersey, the name on the front is more important than the name on the back." - "Miracle".
"Winning means you're willing to go longer, work harder, and give more than anyone else." - Vince Lombardi.
by broncoholic on Jan 16, 2012 12:52 PM MST up reply actions
I'm a little (a lot) ignorant on draft prospects
What do you like about Mark Barron?
- Nick
"Know the enemy, know yourself, and victory is never in doubt, not in a hundred battles."
- Sun Tzu
Well, he is good in run support…hits hard. It looks like he has some ball skills too. To me, it looks like he flies to the ball. Just from my limited analysis haha
"When you put on that jersey, the name on the front is more important than the name on the back." - "Miracle".
"Winning means you're willing to go longer, work harder, and give more than anyone else." - Vince Lombardi.
by broncoholic on Jan 16, 2012 12:55 PM MST up reply actions
I would be thrilled to see Barron in Denver. Travis Lewis could be there in the 2nd for us.
"If we cannot find a way, we will make one." -Hannibal
by AvalancheRescueDog on Jan 16, 2012 12:54 PM MST up reply actions
Steelers are addicted to linebackers
and Giants lust after pass rushers, so i can see Hightower in black and gold :(
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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 Jan 16, 2012 4:59 PM MST up reply actions
The Mike LB isn't the key to pass rush
although the middle of the defense is the place to focus. A good penetrating 3-tech DT is what the Broncos need to disrupt the pocket from the middle. We already have good outside pass rushers.
by Broncologist on Jan 16, 2012 12:49 PM MST up reply actions
That’s true…
"When you put on that jersey, the name on the front is more important than the name on the back." - "Miracle".
"Winning means you're willing to go longer, work harder, and give more than anyone else." - Vince Lombardi.
by broncoholic on Jan 16, 2012 12:50 PM MST up reply actions
The 2012 Denver Broncos...
… now with 25% more penetration up the middle.
by Tezcatlipoca on Jan 16, 2012 2:33 PM MST up reply actions
Absolutely. The two biggest deficiencies on our D, even over our need at CB and FS.
Too many runs up the middle that found Mays out of position, unable to make a play. And the teams began to figure out how to let our rushers (Doom and Miller) go wide and have the QB step up, we need that penetration, that push up the middle. It will make Doom and Miller look better not to mention our defensive backfield, push up the middle, push up the middle…let’s all chant together please…“push up the middle”.
"I'm very important. I have many leather-bound books and my apartment smells of rich mahogany."
by rubincarterrocks on Jan 16, 2012 4:39 PM MST up reply actions
push up the middle
and sorry Joe, you’ve got a big heart, but you make too many mistakes so you probably belong with the Saskatchewan Roughriders…
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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 Jan 16, 2012 5:00 PM MST up reply actions
We already have a lindebacker that occasionally fills in for DE
we need a MLB
"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
No better way to supplement this news than with a MOCK DRAFT
by Sayre Bedinger on Jan 16, 2012 12:50 PM MST reply actions 4 recs
David Wilson in the 2nd?
"If we cannot find a way, we will make one." -Hannibal
by AvalancheRescueDog on Jan 16, 2012 12:51 PM MST up reply actions
And so it begins...
People said you couldn't, people said you can't, and you did.
by moondoggie12 on Jan 16, 2012 12:53 PM MST up reply actions
1st Round LT??
I am thinking best LT available at 25 and then move Orlando to Guard and have Beadles as a back up T/G. Thoughts?
LT is Clady we're set there
Franklin is RT but yeah he would make a better guard. I suppose it depends on how confident the coaches are in their ability to make a good RT out of him.
As the ancient Tibetan Philosophy states "Don't start none, won't be none!"
by MrFNSunshine on Jan 16, 2012 1:44 PM MST up reply actions
Meant College LT
Would move new guy to RT. Look at good teams in league. They have been emphasizing edge rushers from both sides and stockpiling good pass protecting tackles to counter rush from both edges. Depends on what else is available at 25, but it may be worth looking into.
100% agree
And it is more necessary for us because Tebow is lefthanded and that is his blindside
I thought Franklin did well for a rookie. You could see his footwork in pass protection improve as the year went
on, he looks very athletic for a guy his size. It’s harder to find a tackle than it is a guard. Keep him there I say, I think we have a keeper, even, dare I say… a pro-bowler at some point in time at RT.
"I'm very important. I have many leather-bound books and my apartment smells of rich mahogany."
by rubincarterrocks on Jan 16, 2012 4:41 PM MST up reply actions
Franklin’s too tall to be a guard. At 6’7" Tebow wouldnt be able to see over him. And its not that easy to get someone to switch from LT to RT. Thats like asking a right handed batter to learn to bat left handed
"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
This ^
This has been discussed on numerous other posts and threads.
Quotes from my wife (2nd yr football fan) while watching the Broncos with me:
"Honey I know we are losing and you are upset but remember things could be worse. You could be cheering for the Raiders."
"THAT hit [Rahim on Jones] got a flag? What?!?! AND a FINE?!?! Why not just strap pillows to their heads and have a tea party on the 50 yard line since that's as much contact as the NFL will allow."
by DominantDenverDefense on Jan 16, 2012 3:55 PM MST up reply actions
Actually virtually every college o-line forces players to play at multiple positions
Franklin mostly played at LG in college, RT for part of a year, LT as a senior. Clady is probably too old to change positions. Kuper definitely. But anyone else – Beadles, Franklin, etc is pretty easy to switch them.
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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 Jan 16, 2012 5:01 PM MST up reply actions
For those of us not on Twitter
Will there be a transcript of the press conference posted here?
- Nick
"Know the enemy, know yourself, and victory is never in doubt, not in a hundred battles."
- Sun Tzu
Best line of the presser!
after asked if he would be on the field to help Tebow……Naw I’m just going to yell at him from my office window! LOVED IT
I for one, hoping EFX stay the course and not spend a lot of money on FA’s….(like shanahan). Let’s build thru the draft.
"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." -Winston Churchill
With 22 mil under the cap
we can’t pass up any opportunity to improve an area of weakness on the team. We need to get Bailey and Dawkins SB rings before they retire :)
".....Im the waiting beast....Im the twisted nerve..."
by Disturbed70 on Jan 16, 2012 1:11 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
It would be a shame if we didn't get at least Champ his.
it may be too late for Dawkins depending on how bad that neck of his is.
As the ancient Tibetan Philosophy states "Don't start none, won't be none!"
by MrFNSunshine on Jan 16, 2012 1:40 PM MST up reply actions
Hopefully then we can get Dawkins his
as a coach.
"I'm very important. I have many leather-bound books and my apartment smells of rich mahogany."
by rubincarterrocks on Jan 16, 2012 4:46 PM MST up reply actions
Yeah, the NFL isn't MLB.
There’s a hard cap and pretty much every team has the money to use that space. The Broncos need help at FS, SS, CB, MLB, DT, OT, OG, RB, WR, and TE. There’s only so many draft picks. Fill half with the draft and pick up FAs to cover the rest.
by Tezcatlipoca on Jan 16, 2012 2:37 PM MST up reply actions
Not to mention a FA is going to be a guy who knows the ropes already
Rookies straight outta college need time to develop in most cases.
As the ancient Tibetan Philosophy states "Don't start none, won't be none!"
by MrFNSunshine on Jan 16, 2012 2:49 PM MST up reply actions
place more emphasis
on draft picks than free agents, especially since the new CBA dictates that rookies are cheaper
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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 Jan 16, 2012 5:01 PM MST up reply actions
Biggest issue:
Tie up Prater and Colquit. Then Bunkley and Thomas. Others may be replaceable….
by Gulbrand on Jan 16, 2012 1:17 PM MST reply actions 1 recs
Bunkey Thomas prayer woodyard need to be resigned. I’d like hunter as a back up and Eddie if he’s real cheap otherwise other guys can be replaced if not resigned cheaply.
Definitely seems we want pass rushers and guys that can cover on D. Love it.
Von Miller for DPOY '12
by BroncofanfromBoston on Jan 16, 2012 1:49 PM MST via mobile reply actions
Prayer? Would that be Tebow? He's already signed.
" Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked" -Psalm 1
"God tolerates even our stammering, and pardons our ignorance whenever something inadvertently escapes us – as, indeed, without this mercy there would be no freedom to pray." -- John Calvin
by JohnCalvinKnox on Jan 16, 2012 1:51 PM MST up reply actions
I'd like to see Mario Haggan back as a backup also
"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
the Giants' methodology works
because every time they get into the playoffs they go far. John Fox is just as good of a coach as Tom Coughlin
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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 Jan 16, 2012 5:06 PM MST up reply actions
Eddie Royal is done as a Bronco, IMO
We need taller receivers and he wants a QB who throws more than 15-20 times per game.
History is a collection of lies, agreed upon -- Napoleon Bonaparte
by Schwerepunkt on Jan 16, 2012 5:54 PM MST up reply actions
hey thanks u guys.
I’m not able to participate so I’m getin the low down from yall. Haha I said yall.
by CenCalBronco on Jan 16, 2012 2:09 PM MST via mobile reply actions
Change your name
to Central Texas Bronco!
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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 Jan 16, 2012 5:10 PM MST up reply actions
Hate typing on mobile…iPhone spell check is the worst with last names
Von Miller for DPOY '12
by BroncofanfromBoston on Jan 16, 2012 2:12 PM MST via mobile reply actions
damnyouautocorrect.com
So much unintentional hilarity…
by Tezcatlipoca on Jan 16, 2012 2:35 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
Well that'll put to rest the ridiculous
“Elway will trade Tebow to Jax for their 1st rounder and then we will package that along with x to get QB y” posts. I hope anyway
"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
Ugh, I thought about that right after I posted this
"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
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