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Minnesota Vikings @ Denver Broncos - 'This Is The End' Game Day Open Thread


Minnesota Vikings at Denver Broncos
Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium
Denver, Colorado
  1st 2nd 3rd 4th+OT F
Vikings 0 3 0 16 19
Broncos 0 14 3 5 22

 

Minnesota Stat Denver
164.1 ypg (1st) Rush Offense 121.9 ypg (9th)
172.3 ypg (28th) Pass Offense 223.3 ypg (13th)
336.5 ypg (14th) Total Offense 345.3 ypg (9th)
23.1 ppg (13th) Scoring Offense 19.9 ppg (21st)
70.5 ypg (1st) Rush Defense 140.7 ypg (30th)
266.1 ypg (32nd) Pass Defense 195.6 ypg (7th)
336.5 ypg (24th) Total Defense 336.3 ypg (18th)
19.3 ppg (10th) Scoring Defense 26.0 ppg (30th)


Thanks to Gonzo over at Daily Norseman for the chart above. Imitation is the finest form of flattery!

       

BRONCOS INACTIVES --

FB Mike Bell
DE Larry Birdine
DE Paul Carrington
TE Daniel Graham
LB Ian Gold
QB Darrell Hackney (in uniform as third QB)
OL Isaac Snell
WR Brandon Stokley

Notes: Are you part of the problem or part of the solution. That is what the Broncos are trying to find out. I will be looking for effort, 60 minutes worth, and looking for guys I will want on the roster we the 2008 season gets underway.

VIKINGS INACTIVES --

QB Kelly Holcomb -- 3rd QB
WR Sidney Rice
S Mike Doss
CB Antoine Winfield
FB Naufahu Tahi
LB Vinny Ciurciu
LB Dontarrious Thomas
OT Chase Johnson

Notes: The Vikings, on the other hand, are still battling for a playoff spot. Sure they need help, but any hope is better than no hope at all...

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I must have missed it
What's up with Stokely? And who are we going to start at WR -- Martinez, Marshall, and ... ? Walker? Jacobs?
Loyal to the purple/black and orange/blue.

by Silverblood on Dec 30, 2007 1:53 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Is there ever....
a play to Cecil Sapp that DOES work???

by John Bena on Dec 30, 2007 2:35 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

I'm interested
to see what kind of record contract for FBs he gets this year...

by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 2:38 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

this team really has no heart...
Rod Smith is a Hall of Famer.

by Jake The Stash on Dec 30, 2007 2:36 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Doc on the radio broadcast
"AP has that rare case of speed, and power and...and...jukability!  I think...

by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 2:42 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Hey mates!
Can anybody please tell me why Selvin rushed for -7 yards? What was this play all about?

by DjBroncos on Dec 30, 2007 2:42 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Cutler fumbled the snap
and then pitched it back to Selvin.

"Better you than me!" he was heard to say...

by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 2:45 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Again
(Insert Bronco defensive player here) almost had a great play there!  He almost got (insert INT, fumble recovery, tackle here).

by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 2:44 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

It surely has...
been a year of near-misses, almosts and should'ves...

by John Bena on Dec 30, 2007 2:48 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

WOW
We did survive the first quarter 0:0!

(Thanks styg!)

by DjBroncos on Dec 30, 2007 2:48 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

np
are you sopcasting Dj?

by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 2:54 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Sopcasting?
Well, I don't know what it means in my language... That's my problem right now.

I AM trying to watch the game with the program SopCast, but it will not work -.-

by DjBroncos on Dec 30, 2007 3:03 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

coining a phrase
yeah, mine isn't working either.  No demand for the game might mean no feed worth watching...

oh well

by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 3:08 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Oh no
I'm really not into coining phrases.

But the game I'd like watching...

by DjBroncos on Dec 30, 2007 3:15 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

this season
can't end fast enough for me....get a good draft pick.
Hearts were broken in Chicago...Balls taken in Oakland...Coffins nailed in Houston...Belch!

by mdierk on Dec 30, 2007 2:49 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

held to a FG...
it's better
Hearts were broken in Chicago...Balls taken in Oakland...Coffins nailed in Houston...Belch!

by mdierk on Dec 30, 2007 2:50 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Only a field goal.
Let's not see Paulsecu punt on this drive.
Purple Row - Covering all your Rockies needs!

by Russ on Dec 30, 2007 2:52 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Logan and Doc
just got an order of curly fries and chili fries.

nom nom nom...

Oh and Young had a decent run.

by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 2:56 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Young breaks contain
by using a backbreaker over his knee!

Bam!

by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 2:57 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Now, don't let that be the only good drive for
the rest of the game.
Purple Row - Covering all your Rockies needs!

by Russ on Dec 30, 2007 3:02 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

31
Number of teams that have had at least one
top-10 draftpick since Mike Shanahan
became the Broncos’ coach in 1995.
  The only team not to draft from the
top 10 is Shanahan’s Broncos, who enter their game today in a four-way tie
for the NFL’s ninth-worst record.

by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 3:12 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

My thoughts too ...
... when I look at the chargers. How many top 10 picks do those guys have? 5 or 6? Can we blame them for having talent? God I hate the Giant's for that Eli Trade. They gave up way too much.

Remember when Eli didn't want to play in SD because they just sucked... those were the days.

Although if Rivers can be a little more Leaf like, it might be all good.

BUT THEN there is Indy. They have turned every 1st round pick into gold. Damn them. I want their GM.

Orange County is hot. Really! Haven't you seen the weather report?

by amirebram on Dec 30, 2007 3:19 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Are we actually doing a good job with AP?
A while back when he broke that 296yd game vs the Chargers, I started having nightmares about a 300+ yard game in week 17.

Although the way I imagined it back then was a brocos team in control of its own destiny needing a win to get in.

I guess deams are just that, dreams.

Orange County is hot. Really! Haven't you seen the weather report?

by amirebram on Dec 30, 2007 3:14 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Denver
notoriously underplays significant games this year.  It wouldn't surprise me at all if we shut down AP in a situation where it really has no bearing.

Doesn't mean Taylor won't have 200yds against us though...

by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 3:17 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Engleberger
Says, "Anything the Pylon can do, I can do BETTER!"

by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 3:18 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

What's that pylon stuff about?
Did I miss something? I just don't get the joke.
Orange County is hot. Really! Haven't you seen the weather report?

by amirebram on Dec 30, 2007 3:21 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Chester Taylor appeared
to have a TD, but the ball hit the pylon and went out of bounds in the end zone. Broncos gained possession as a result.
Purple Row - Covering all your Rockies needs!

by Russ on Dec 30, 2007 3:24 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Taylor's first fumble
hit the pylon as he was stretching for a TD.  Ended up being a touchback for Denver.

by John Bena on Dec 30, 2007 3:25 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Taylor
lost a fumble when the pylon knocked it out of his hands at the goalline earlier...

by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 3:25 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

He had a TD vs KC
A 16 yard run and TD I think.
Orange County is hot. Really! Haven't you seen the weather report?

by amirebram on Dec 30, 2007 3:21 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Bingo
I looked it up and he had a lone TD in our first game against KC.

How about this stat:  5.6 ypc avg

I like me some young...

by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 3:34 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

There is a funny thing about it
Way back in the pre-season the GURU had a radio guest who said they didn't like Henry. It wasn't like he didnt have good average and total numbers, but his yards were not consistant.

I think the same is true of Young at the moment.

12 yard run, 2 yard run, 2 yard run, stuffed at the line, PUNT. You get a 4 yard average, but no use.

3, 5, 3, 4, 2, 5, 4 Yard ... 1st DOWNs baby. Less than 4 yard average, but consistant movment.

I think that is more important. You can add big runs to make it nice, but the consistant runs have to be there.

Orange County is hot. Really! Haven't you seen the weather report?

by amirebram on Dec 30, 2007 3:40 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Good point
Great point, in fact.

But 5.6 is a good number to build on methinks ;)

by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 3:51 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

How do you break 18 tackles
and NOT get a TD?

He must be a 2007 Denver Bronco.

by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 3:22 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

No
the 2007 broncos slip in the backfield when there is a huge hole open infront of them
Orange County is hot. Really! Haven't you seen the weather report?

by amirebram on Dec 30, 2007 3:23 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Way to get to the 1
Let's hope we can actually punch it in for a change
Orange County is hot. Really! Haven't you seen the weather report?

by amirebram on Dec 30, 2007 3:23 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Backpedaling Cutler
hits a Scheffler after he uncovers on a run-sellout play.

Woo!

by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 3:26 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

I Like...
Prader as a kickoff specialist.....

by John Bena on Dec 30, 2007 3:29 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Let's see
how he kicks outside of Denver before we get too happy.
Orange County is hot. Really! Haven't you seen the weather report?

by amirebram on Dec 30, 2007 3:31 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Nope...
He's my bright spot in 2007 and I am sticking to it...

by John Bena on Dec 30, 2007 3:32 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

It's already written.
That's the neat thing about a blog
Orange County is hot. Really! Haven't you seen the weather report?

by amirebram on Dec 30, 2007 3:40 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Thats an euphemism for....
 what you call "a keeper", that will kick Gold and Webster off the lineup, and make us forget #56...

Oh well, maybe not, but he is af keeper..

From Denmark, so i excuse my self for un-knowing-ness...

by Claaaaas on Dec 30, 2007 3:48 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Nice to see...
Another team make stupid, idiotic mistakes...

by John Bena on Dec 30, 2007 3:31 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Its like
looking in a mirror almost...

by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 3:34 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Halftime
Well, at least we're ahead. And have a couple of TDs. Which we couldn't say last week, but there's still another half of football to play...
Loyal to the purple/black and orange/blue.

by Silverblood on Dec 30, 2007 3:37 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

What about Mustard!
The guy is catching some balls.

And what are the odds that MARSHALL Holds out this offseason?

Orange County is hot. Really! Haven't you seen the weather report?

by amirebram on Dec 30, 2007 3:42 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

I would have to guess
that marshall has been through too much with this team to want to put them in a bad position, especially with all the disappointment this year.

And I think it goes both ways, so Denver will pay him when his day comes, as well.

by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 3:53 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Hey all!
Just got back from work, but expect to get paged back anytime.  Am going to follow on nfl.com.
"Greater is an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep" Defoe

by Steve Nichols on Dec 30, 2007 3:50 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Nice kick to the two...
...by Guru's newest favorite player.
"Greater is an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep" Defoe

by Steve Nichols on Dec 30, 2007 3:51 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Way too short!
A punt in Denver by a Bronco HAS TO BE 75 yards long!

by DjBroncos on Dec 30, 2007 3:54 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

The lead is nice too.
Vikes should be able to run on us, but I don't think they can pass from behind.
"Greater is an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep" Defoe

by Steve Nichols on Dec 30, 2007 3:52 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

And if Mustard can work out catching balls...
I like the multi-TE set possibilities we have for next year along with Scheff and Graham.
"Greater is an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep" Defoe

by Steve Nichols on Dec 30, 2007 3:54 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

and if we resign Jackson...
aye yai yai.

How many TEs do you need to run 3 TE sets?  4?  5?

by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 3:56 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

lol
You should have the depth to allow for you to run a 3-TE system in case of injuries, unless you are just running three TEs as a formation (as opposed to writing your playbook around a 3-TE system).

Teams already run two TEs (and do so more and more).  Teams will run 3 TE as an extra formation for awhile before someone decides to make it a central formation.  The key is having at least two good receiving TEs and one who is able to catch most of the time.  But three receiving TEs is ideal (though you still need at least a couple of guys behind them).

In a true 3-TE system, remember, you save money and roster spots by de-emphasizing both the FB position and most of the receivers.  (You need one good receiver to drag the weak side, and a decent back-up).

"Greater is an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep" Defoe

by Steve Nichols on Dec 30, 2007 4:06 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

What is the
ideal QB for a system like this?  Could it capitaliz on a rushing QB, or would a manningish type guy be the perfect fit?
Gameday postwhore.

by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 4:19 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm interested
in knowing what Shanny would have done if that call had been reversed.

We have to fire test our guys after all...

by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 4:01 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

A 18-yard gain
with a short pass to Scheff - there you have your answer ;)

by DjBroncos on Dec 30, 2007 4:05 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Cutler!!
You had a chance to get a completion to yourself!  

I don't care about a heads up play man!  All the great ones have a completion to themselves!

by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 4:01 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Pats bubble screen vs. Broncs bubble screen
Speedy Welker or Battering Marshall?

Which would you prefer?

by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 4:03 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Bubble
Since Marshall can block so well, pass to Walker.  Let Marshall do his blocks.
"Greater is an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep" Defoe

by Steve Nichols on Dec 30, 2007 4:12 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

It's looking like we can kiss our
first top ten pick in 15 years good by...

by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 4:05 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

We had the #10 in 2000
but traded it to Baltimore for the 15 and other stuff (we then took Deltha O'Neal at 15).  So we haven't drafted in the top 10 in 15 years, but we did qualify for that "honor" once.

Any idea if the Broncos have no shot at a top 10 pick since Carolina, Chicago and Cinci all won?  I know it is ordered by strength of schedule, but I cant find that info anywhere online.

by MattR on Dec 30, 2007 4:14 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

After the SB (as in next day)...
Go to NFL.com, go to "records" tab, and click "league".  It shows the order teams finished in.  (It won't take into account trades though).  Of course, the draft order will come up on a gazillion draft tabs on any sports site.
"Greater is an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep" Defoe

by Steve Nichols on Dec 30, 2007 4:21 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

I'll say like Parcells
That's a good thing... not a bad thing...

Besides, who cares if it will be James Lauranitis or Dan Connor in the first round?

From Denmark, so i excuse my self for un-knowing-ness...

by Claaaaas on Dec 30, 2007 4:17 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

More leverage
could mean top tier DT or Saf.

But it is looking more and more like LB will be the only non-reach position left to us in the middle of the first round.

Gameday postwhore.

by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 4:21 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

100 catches
for Marshall now?

by DjBroncos on Dec 30, 2007 4:20 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Why do they...
keep saying Marshall was on the Dolphins practice squad???  Can someone PLEASE correct him???

by John Bena on Dec 30, 2007 4:21 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Remnds me of Korhieser
...saying no one has heard of LT during the SD game.  (Dumb east coaster thought EVERYONE has heard of Tiki Barber, but the "few" people who have heard of LT only know him for his dark face mask).
"Greater is an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep" Defoe

by Steve Nichols on Dec 30, 2007 4:24 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Everything Kornheiser
knows about football he learned from his blind barber...
Gameday postwhore.

by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 4:27 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Marshall is going for 103
Most receptions by a second year player (larry Fitzgerald)
Gameday postwhore.

by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 4:22 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

correction
103 is 2nd best.

119 from Isaac Bruce is a little bit out of reach for Marshall.

Gameday postwhore.

by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 4:25 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Styg
am trying to IM you.  Just tried to set it up a bit ago per Guru's request.
"Greater is an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep" Defoe

by Steve Nichols on Dec 30, 2007 4:25 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Styg / 3 TE
Either type of QB works.  With a three TE system you can run a power, finesse, rush, pass, or whatever.  It is flexible.  If several teams ran it you would see several team using it differently.
"Greater is an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep" Defoe

by Steve Nichols on Dec 30, 2007 4:29 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

just need to know how. n/t
"Greater is an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep" Defoe

by Steve Nichols on Dec 30, 2007 4:33 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

My second brightspot....
Our new punter......doin' it, doin' it, doin' it right.

by John Bena on Dec 30, 2007 4:29 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Prater Paulescu
the new FrankenBronco!
Gameday postwhore.

by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 4:31 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

**Way to punt**
From Denmark, so i excuse my self for un-knowing-ness...

by Claaaaas on Dec 30, 2007 4:32 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Denmark?
Cool :P I am from Germany ;)

by DjBroncos on Dec 30, 2007 4:33 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Aah Denver(multi)nation!
Way to make a safety! I didn't even know that was possible!

I love this game!

From Denmark, so i excuse my self for un-knowing-ness...

by Claaaaas on Dec 30, 2007 4:36 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

4 sure =)
Oh... Then you're really new into football. Since when? And why Denver? =)

by DjBroncos on Dec 30, 2007 4:39 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Nothing Better...
thank watching a team self destruct....except when it is the Broncos, of course....

by John Bena on Dec 30, 2007 4:33 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

This is what we look like to everyone else
Disturbing.

Is that...yeah it is.

I feel pity.

Gameday postwhore.

by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 4:35 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

That is the only
way Denver could have gotten a safety this year.

DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!

Gameday postwhore.

by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 4:34 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Did you...
see the horns on that her??

by John Bena on Dec 30, 2007 4:35 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

My First Lock...
of 2008....

Brandon Marshall is a Pro Bowler next season!

by John Bena on Dec 30, 2007 4:38 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Where's
Broncodude when you need him?
Gameday postwhore.

by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 4:39 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

I always loved safeties.
I was very conservative as a def coord, but I brought the house against offenses starting inside the 3 yard line.  Sacks are overated (though fans and players love 'em), because hurry ups lead to more turnovers.  But getting a safety...

Yeah baby!

"Greater is an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep" Defoe

by Steve Nichols on Dec 30, 2007 4:42 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

I wish I could see this game
I would love to know how it is we are running so well on the number one rush defense in the league...
Gameday postwhore.

by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 4:49 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

60 minutes boys
lets see some red zone D
Gameday postwhore.

by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 4:50 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

It was only a matter of time
before they realized that running on passing downs is how you beat our beloved Broncos...

*sob*

Gameday postwhore.

by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 4:52 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

In typical fashion...
this season, the Broncos are going to make us sweat this one out...

by John Bena on Dec 30, 2007 4:54 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

If we win this game
3-0 at home in the second half of the season.

Its a start...

Marshall in Hand-to-hand combat, lol.

Gameday postwhore.

by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 4:57 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Ahhhhrggghhh!
Pager.  Gotta run.  Catch everyone later tonight if I can.
"Greater is an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep" Defoe

by Steve Nichols on Dec 30, 2007 4:57 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Once again...
Matt Lepsis looked old and slow on a key passing down...

by John Bena on Dec 30, 2007 4:57 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Here we go...
with the penalties...

Another questionable 4th down decision could come back to haunt us....

by John Bena on Dec 30, 2007 4:59 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Why did Tarvaris Jackson
only just now decide to be the best runnig QB in football?
Gameday postwhore.

by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 5:00 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Hamza Abdullah...
Dude has got to become a better tackler if he is going to be a legitimate option at safety next season.

by John Bena on Dec 30, 2007 5:00 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

I have been
very disappointed with his instincts thus far as well.  Trouble tackling and to often out of position, not great traits for a safety.

But he is pretty fast,

baah...TD Vikes..

Gameday postwhore.

by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 5:02 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Why do this have to be a close one?
From Denmark, so i excuse my self for un-knowing-ness...

by Claaaaas on Dec 30, 2007 5:01 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Horror!
Don't know what else to say...

by DjBroncos on Dec 30, 2007 5:03 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

John Lynch
to blame on that one...

Jackson runs in the conversion...Tie Game.

by John Bena on Dec 30, 2007 5:03 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

I've seen enough
Time for Shanny to go. Not kicking a FG there was inexcusable, and you just KNEW this was going to happen afterwards.
Loyal to the purple/black and orange/blue.

by Silverblood on Dec 30, 2007 5:04 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

I don't think technically
he is playing to win.

He is playing to test the players for next year, so it is better to see what the offense can do instead of what Elam can do.

Gameday postwhore.

by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 5:06 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe
But I feel completely sick. Just ONE win to close this out, and this looked like next to a sure thing before... yeah. I love this team, but they drive me nuts.
Loyal to the purple/black and orange/blue.

by Silverblood on Dec 30, 2007 5:08 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

The Broncs are
gonna hear it from the fans if they walk off the field losers tonight.

I don't

*hook and ladder*

know what I would prefer, to hear them booed or cheered at the end of this season...

Gameday postwhore.

by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 5:09 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

I've got to say:
Thats a Monday-Morning-QB-esque comment!

And BTW: Theres no reason to fire a coach because of da desicion made while leading by 14 in a game that doesn't matter...

Useless post!

From Denmark, so i excuse my self for un-knowing-ness...

by Claaaaas on Dec 30, 2007 5:14 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

This team...
Has not been a 60 minute team all year, and they have not played a solid 60 minutes today....

by John Bena on Dec 30, 2007 5:05 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Cutler
hangs a lot of passes, it must be his mechanics...
Gameday postwhore.

by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 5:11 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

DO NOT
let AP have a long TD here
Gameday postwhore.

by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 5:12 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

at least a tie game
would make figuring out their draft spot a whole lot easier

by MattR on Dec 30, 2007 5:13 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

LOL
Really lol! xD

by DjBroncos on Dec 30, 2007 5:14 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Shades of the Bears game
Looks like it's in the bag before it all goes to hell in the 4th.
Loyal to the purple/black and orange/blue.

by Silverblood on Dec 30, 2007 5:15 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

The PIT
game also went to Hell in the fourth.  The win doesn't change that...
Gameday postwhore.

by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 5:15 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

OT
How long before they realize they can run AP down the field on us in overtime?
Gameday postwhore.

by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 5:15 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Just get into Elam's range
And let him actually kick it this time. As soon as I saw Shanny was going for it on 4 and 6 when we had a 16-pt lead instead of taking the easy 3-pointer, I knew this was going to bite us.... Please, can we get the ball... please....
Loyal to the purple/black and orange/blue.

by Silverblood on Dec 30, 2007 5:17 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Vikings with the ball
Oy.... gevalt.
Loyal to the purple/black and orange/blue.

by Silverblood on Dec 30, 2007 5:19 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Hell yah prater
FrankenBronco does it when it counts!

Nice!

Gameday postwhore.

by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 5:18 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Small comfort
Redskins killed the Cowboys, so even if the Vikings win, they're still not in.
Loyal to the purple/black and orange/blue.

by Silverblood on Dec 30, 2007 5:19 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

holy crap!
Win Born!

DOOOOOOM!

Gameday postwhore.

by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 5:20 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Amended to add
Mount Bronco

styg50-official MHR nicknamer

Gameday postwhore.

by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 5:22 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Hell yeah Dum!
Welp... under review....
Loyal to the purple/black and orange/blue.

by Silverblood on Dec 30, 2007 5:22 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Denver Ball!!
Going right for the win...

by John Bena on Dec 30, 2007 5:22 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Just kick the FG, Elam
Now!
Loyal to the purple/black and orange/blue.

by Silverblood on Dec 30, 2007 5:22 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Broncos win!
Straight down the middle!
Purple Row - Covering all your Rockies needs!

by Russ on Dec 30, 2007 5:22 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Elam....
Finishes the season the same way he started it.....A Field Goal to win.

The Final....

Denver 22 -- Minnesota 19

by John Bena on Dec 30, 2007 5:23 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

YAY!
Fitting end to a frustrating season, and I'm glad we pulled it out.
Loyal to the purple/black and orange/blue.

by Silverblood on Dec 30, 2007 5:24 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

the Herm Edwards Bowl goes to OT too
If you thought the Broncos game was ugly ...

The win means the Broncos pick between 9 and 15 depending on strength of schedule.  I have a feeling  Denver had a tough schedule so the pick will probably be 13-15 :(

by MattR on Dec 30, 2007 5:24 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Just happy!
We are going with a W into our Non-Losing-Season =)

by DjBroncos on Dec 30, 2007 5:25 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

3-0 at home
to finish the season.

I'm planning on celebrating an 11-0 streak at home at the end of next year.

Let's hear it for getting Mile High back!

And keeping it!

Gameday postwhore.

by Jeremy Bolander on Dec 30, 2007 5:42 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

BroncoDude
is puking his guts out again...

Ok, Guru. I got that lock down.

"Hearts were broken in Chicago...Balls taken in Oakland. Yech!" -mdierk "Finally, nothing left to play for!!! Give em hell boys." -styg50 12/2/07

by broncodude793 on Dec 30, 2007 5:59 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

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