Cutler shines for Broncos in win over Cowboys
Rookie receiver Royal also excels for Denver
By Jeff Legwold, Rocky Mountain News (Contact)
Published August 16, 2008 at 10:05 p.m.
Darin McGregor © The Rocky
Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler congratulates running back Andre Hall after Hall scored a touchdown on a 1-yard run in the first quarter of Saturday night's preseason game against the Cowboys at Invesco Field at Mile High.
What was the most encouraging sign for the Broncos in their win over the Cowboys?
Broncos 23, Cowboys 13, Aug. 16, 2008
Denver's Michael Pitman runs for a first down during the fourth quarter.
Apparently the Broncos like vanilla just fine.
And quarterback Jay Cutler, who has routinely brushed aside almost all things preseason with a nod to "nothing but vanilla defenses,'' certainly scooped up the Dallas' Cowboys offerings Saturday night.
Cutler hit his first 12 passes and led two scoring drives – Matt Prater missed a 49-yard field on the last play of the first half that would have finished a third – as the Broncos came away with a 23-13 preseason win at Invesco Field at Mile High.
"I'm not real happy overall,'' Cowboys coach Wade Phillips said.
"We made some strides, but obviously we're not there yet, but we'll keep going,'' Broncos coach Mike Shanahan said.
The Broncos are now 1-1 in the preseason and will face the Brett Favre-less Green Bay Packers Friday night at Invesco.
For his evening's work Cutler went 16-of-20 passing for 178 yards and a touchdown pass. Cutler's passer rating was 120.4 and he was not sacked.
"We're doing a lot of stuff, we've got a lot of offense,'' Cutler said. "We’re trying to kind of figure out what direction we want to go with it, kind of picking and choosing the plays.''
The game marked the end of a few days worth of work with a team that is considered one of the NFC's powerhouses. The Broncos practiced against the Cowboys Wednesday and Thursday in the week leading up to the game.
Cutler was sharp from the outset, spreading the ball around with completions to seven different receivers in the opening half, led by Brandon Marshall's six catches for 59 yards and a touchdown before halftime. Rookie Eddie Royal, who had two receptions on passes from Cutler, continued to stake a claim for a starting spot with a 35-yard reception up the Broncos sideline on Denver's first possession of the night.
"He's a go-getter, he picked up the offense quick,'' Cutler said.
Running backs Selvin Young and Andre Hall split carries – nine and seven respectively – in the starting offense. Young had 36 yards rushing in his night's work while Hall finished with 24 to go with a 1-yard touchdown run.
All in all it was a smooth, efficient evening for the Broncos starters, who now have three preseason touchdown drives in their limited work. Shanahan kept the starters in a little longer than expected Saturday night, with the group playing the entire first half.
Shanahan considered taking the starters out after the team's second scoring drive, but when an opportunity presented itself to run a two-minute drill he kept them on the field. The Broncos took over at their own 22-yard line and moved to the Dallas 31 in seven plays, but Prater missed the kick to finish the half.
Prater has now missed a kick in each of the Broncos preseason games – a 30-yard miss in Houston to go with Saturday night's 49-yard attempt, both on his first attempts in the game.
Prater did make 29- , 19- and 43-yard kicks later in the game.
Defensively the Broncos held the Cowboys' high-powered offense in check. The Cowboys did play it safe much of the time, but Tony Romo went 6-of-9 for just 33 yards while Marion Barber rushed for 22 yards on his five carries.
Romo and Barber were taken out of the game early and Brad Johnson finished out the first half at quarterback for the Cowboys starters.
The two teams were a little rough around the edges as well, combining for 12 penalties in the first half, with the Broncos having a stretch late in the first quarter when they had penalties from three different players on three consecutive plays.
Broncos punter Brett Kern also had a 36-yard run in the third quarter when a blocked punt bounced right back into his arms. The Cowboys defense also had an interception wiped out by an illegal contact penalty in the third quarter as well.
The team's most significant injury appeared to be tight end Daniel Graham, who suffered a right hamstring injury on the Broncos' first series. He will be evaluated more Sunday.
Safety Josh Barrett, who briefly left the game with a right ankle injury but later returned, was taken for X-rays following the game as a precaution.
Rookie running back Anthony Alridge, who was held out of Friday's practice because of a sore hamstring and was not in uniform Saturday night. Cornerback Champ Bailey (hamstring), center Tom Nalen (knee), linebacker Boss Bailey (ankle) and Jackson (ankle) were also among those held out as expected.
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August 16, 2008
10:41 p.m.
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vailbfan writes:
Jarvis Moss - completely invisable - even against 3rd string. What can this mean for his future as a Bronco?
August 16, 2008
11:14 p.m.
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12thmaniac writes:
It don't much matter becuase since he missed most of last season he technicly is still a rookie with very little playing experience. No one on the D-line shined except Elvis but the team played well together against the biggest and best o-line in the league no matter what sting was in. Moss will come along later like most linemen in the league, we alternate linemen so he'll get experience and if he don't produce then he will be gone like most first round draft picks in the NFL that can't live up to their potential. Then will draft another till we get one that does and that is how the NFL works. Honestly though I think he will be a late bloomer.
August 17, 2008
1:13 a.m.
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GrizzlyDtales writes:
Like i said last week, give it time. These guys are shaping up slowly. Kicking still gives me some misgivings but if Prater is not the guy, maybe they pick up Feely or some other vet. Still too many penalties but they have another week to work it into shape since none of the starters will play last preseason game...so where are all the worry warts.......
August 17, 2008
3:13 a.m.
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Dynamicdave writes:
vailbfan, so was your comment, almost, completely invisible. Leave it to a bandwagon fan to find fault and question in a very fgood win.
August 17, 2008
3:16 a.m.
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Dynamicdave writes:
GrizzlyDtales, why are you down on Prater???? What, for a high snap and a bad plant??? Look at the replay again before you commit judgement.
August 17, 2008
3:25 a.m.
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Dynamicdave writes:
GrizzlyDtales, Prater is our guy, live with it......
August 17, 2008
6:51 a.m.
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Vector049 writes:
Let the hype begin!
August 17, 2008
7:01 a.m.
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Champion writes:
You must be new, hype? um no, its usually doom and gloom here. Solid game, almost no injuries except Graham. All you can ask for from preseason.
August 17, 2008
7:19 a.m.
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sdbroncfan writes:
Gotta like the win. There were some signs of good things to come, some signs of things that need work. Second preseason game. We have the makings of a couple of really good players. Lot's of new players in different positions, and I think Dynamicdave is right, give Prater a chance.
August 17, 2008
8:41 a.m.
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wjrudy writes:
Well - There you go. Obviously another miserable and looooong season coming up. We can tell by the mediocre performance against Dallas in another vitally important preseason game. The Donkeys only managed a 14-7 advantage in the first half with the "starters," Cutler and crew could only do 16-20 for 178 yds, two TDs and no ints and Prater obviously can't kick (where is Rich Karlis when you need him?). And that miserable D actually let the Cowgirls score a touchdown and could only muster an int. in holding the Cowgirls out of the endzone towards the end of the game. And that bunch of no-names! SIX, count them SIX penalties for a whoping 36 yds. in this game. Why can't Shanny get these guys to play more disciplined. Why can't we get a forward thinking owner like Al Davis and a personnel guy with a flair for choosing character players like the genius in Cincinnati? What a bunch of losers our Broncs and their coach are. OR, maybe we should assume we're on the way to the Super Bowl because we beat Dallas in the 2nd preseason game! It's bandwagon time guys... time to get back on and make flight reservations for Tampa!
August 17, 2008
9:14 a.m.
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CourtneyBrown98 writes:
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I totally agree with you. Jarvis is our future and if he can't get it done with the 10th string offense something has to give. I understand theres a learning curve. But u know great players when you see one. Take Eddie Royal for a good example. It doesn't take long for you guys to see how much of a special player he is. And he's a rookie. So find excuses for Moss if you want. He should be playing at a higher level then ever before. Its always a problem when you don't see improvement in a player! Tell it like it is. Moss needs to get better or get left!!!!!!!!!!!!!
August 17, 2008
9:31 a.m.
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bgeist writes:
Preseason...we're talking about preseason...It is unfortunate and surprising that some of these doom and gloomers can read or write. This is truly the beginning to something special over the next few years.
August 17, 2008
9:36 a.m.
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vieng111 writes:
Everyone is obviously nervous about Prater and his field goal kicking, after Elam skedaddled out of town. Here are the stats for both kickers and you decide if we should keep Prater or bring in Jay Feely.
Prater is 6/8 for the pre-season, which is 75%.
Elam is an 80.6% career kicker.
On average, a kicker has roughly 30 attempts on field goals, per season. Let’s break that down. Elam would make 24.18 kicks per year, and Prater would make 22.5 kicks per year. You decide two extra field goals. Should he stay or should he go? Could be two games, or it could be meaningless. Who knows? But, he has a leg for distance and kick-offs.
Oh, Jay Feely is an 80.8% career kicker.
August 17, 2008
9:47 a.m.
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myerda00 writes:
My fellow Vegas Bronco fan dynamicdave is right about Prater and IMO he will be in the top ten this year. If a kicker misses one, look to see if it is him, the holder, or LS. (This one was LS).
Great game. Much improvement. Issues: Ramsey, Nalen, Moss.
Ramsey and Moss terrible and I worry about Nalen's knee (but love Wiegmann). Harris graded out very good after last week. Holland looks fat and played sloppy. Erikson another good game.
Coaches will have a hard time cutting to 53. The kids are really playing nice.
August 17, 2008
10 a.m.
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Brain writes:
Linebacker Beck looked good; the article seems to imply that the only person on the field when kicking a FG is the kicker, that kick was mostly the snappers fault. ST's needs to get better overall; still looks like the last few years.
August 17, 2008
10:46 a.m.
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dano writes:
Jason Elam will be missed immediately. With our pathetic offense we might be able to try for a record amount of FG's.
Bowlen sends Elam and Lynch away over cash. He is a pathetic owner the last few years. He should sell to Mr. Anschutz and take his cash. He is obviously not willing to pay for extraordinary performers, even though they might be in the last year of their professional proficiency.. When Lynch and Elam make the Pro Bowl, I am going to puke.
F, Pat Bowlen. For this year anyway.
August 17, 2008
11:06 a.m.
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aquaholic writes:
All Prater doomsayers need a reality check. Broncos were in the bottom half in fg% last year, look it up. Prater has a strong leg and will help the defense with field position. Oh, and he'll make his fair share of field goals this year so relax.
By the way, the great Adam Vennetari was a meager 75% last year. Elam was 81%. Prater after 2 preseason gms 75%. Gimmie a break. He'll be a fixture here.
August 17, 2008
11:15 a.m.
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Dynamicdave writes:
wjrudy, go back to Raidertown where you belong. Why do Raider fans go to Bronco blogs? Because your sorry team can't afford their own post? Or are you a closet Bronco fan? Whatever it is, your post was worthless and packed with lies. You must be brain dead. Denver was up 14-0 with our starters against THEIR STARTERS (yeah, you conviently left that out). Miserable D? Again you must have been watching a different game. You speak of discipline? You probably never played a down in your life, let alone any sport, for that matter. What do you know about discipline? Nothing. Keep lieing to yourself. That's the only way you can justify a garbage post like you just put out.
August 17, 2008
11:20 a.m.
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Dynamicdave writes:
dano, BANDWAGON FAN....You said it yourself with your "for this year anyways", statement. Either get on the bus with the rest of us or don't. But stop with the "doom and gloom". You sound like a Raiders fan with that attitude.
August 17, 2008
11:27 a.m.
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Dynamicdave writes:
aquaholic, glad someone did their homework. Prater would have better stats but the fieldgoal he missed last night was due to a high snap and a bad plant. Not his fault. These whiners watch a totally different game then what we watched. They would be 86'd from our Bronco bar if they complained that way during gametime. We don't hold with negative people who talk down throughout the game. These are the same people who probably have those "foam bricks" and throw them at their TV sets. No loyalty.
August 17, 2008
11:33 a.m.
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Dynamicdave writes:
myerda00, glad to see you posting. Are you in Vegas now? Anyways, yeah, Moss and Ramsey need to improve. Ramsey looked good last year, so I think he can pull it together. It looks like Moss is late getting off the snap. He's a half step behind. Our offense looked good except for that penalty ride we did at our own goal. But we are going to be ok. Get out the kinks, now. That's what preseason is all about.
August 17, 2008
2:15 p.m.
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The_Man writes:
Prater was good. I like the fact that he can make touchbacks on his kickoffs and he has a good leg. The Broncos let go of Elam at the right time.
Ryan Clady and Eddie Royal played well. And of course Jay Cutler was outstanding. I can think of many QB's in this league I would rather have.
The Defense looked good to. I am a little weary of Middle Linebacker. Nate Webster is terrible! He was terrible last year and I don't think much has changed. Niko, I have not seen enough of but Zach Thomas looked like the best Middle Linebacker last night.
August 17, 2008
2:18 p.m.
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The_Man writes:
Andre Hall looked like the man at runningback last night. I can only see S. Young as a 10-12 carry guy and good receiver out of the backfield.
The Broncos can go 11-5 this year
August 17, 2008
2:42 p.m.
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R8R_H8R writes:
Joe Williams says it routinely on sports radio........ 1st round pick, 2nd round pick, Jarvis Moss and Tim Crowder........both are a BUST. Running with the 2nd and 3rd team and still un-able to make their presence felt. They are mediocre at best, yet they were drafted to be counted on as the future of this team. These guys were stellar in college and worthy of the draft pick. But the players, not the coaches, have FAILED. J. Moss and T. Crowder wont even be on an NFL Roster next year.
August 17, 2008
3:21 p.m.
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Hayware writes:
The Broncos will make some noise this year if for no other reason than the playmakers they have on offense. Cutler, Marshall, Royal, Scheffler, and Young are all playmakers. The O line is young but very talented and has alot of potential. Running back is the biggest question on Offense and losing Torian for the start of the season hurts but with Young, Pittman, and Hall they have depth and talent there. Whether they make the playoffs or not will hinge on the defense. I think that they have made some significant additions to the defense, albeit, additions like Roberston and Koutouvides are not guaranteed to take them to the promised land and players like Moss, Thomas, and Crowder need to step up and at the very least play a role in that rotation of the D line.
I like the way Shanahan has conducted the offseason this year as opposed to the past where older veterans like Adams and Rice were brought in with the hope that they had some gas left in the tank. And I really like the draft this year. There may be some suprises from this class either this season or in the next couple of seasons. Clady's a stud, Royal looks great, Lichtensteiger may be a contributor in the long term, and Hillis and Torian both have potential.
All in all, I think that the Broncos can give the Chargers a run for their money this year and I think that we will be in the post season.
August 17, 2008
4 p.m.
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Dynamicdave writes:
Hayware, seeing that we held Dallas to 1 touchdown is a job well done, especially since we were without Champ or Boss. They went after Foxworth a lot because they didn't want to throw at Dre. It's nice when we can make another team play away from our strengths. Easier to predict what they will do and it limits their game. We have a lot of talent in our RB's. This will be a powerful offense. I can't wait to watch them when Marshall is back from his suspension. I want to see this machine with all it's gears working.
August 17, 2008
4:06 p.m.
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wjrudy writes:
dynamicdave - DUDE! That post was in COMPLETE sarcasm for the Bronco Bandwagoners... it was FACETIOUS. You won't find a more positive or loyal Bronco fan than me. I was simply pointing out, with hyperbolic sarcasm (at least I thought it was obvious) how silly the bashers are for their ridiculous posts slamming Shanahan's coaching and Bowlen's leadership on top. EVERY year the Broncos put a respectible product on the field and I've NEVER been ashamed of it... and certainly never criticize in preseason (actually, to criticize a franchise as storied as ours is a bit silly - especially with all the wacked out and uninformed comments that I've been reading before the season and then after that first preseason game!). Chill, man. I'm on your side.
August 17, 2008
4:09 p.m.
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GrizzlyDtales writes:
Dave, having misgivings does not mean Prater is not the guy, if he stumbles into the season I was saying someone like Feely may be available. I love the strong leg and the fact Broncos won't be wasting roster spot for one to kick fgs and another for kickoffs....that was silly. I am definitely in Praters court for now, but when you have Elam for all those years...we were kind of spoiled. Like my previous message said everyone just needs to give this team a little time...i like the direction. At least they are not wasting a big pile of money on a FA..that we will drop the next year.!! One game at a time!
August 17, 2008
5:08 p.m.
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Dynamicdave writes:
wjrudy, gotcha. I just enjoy getting on the blog to bash the would-be basher's. I got on the blog this morning and the 1st thing I read is a bunch of negative comments from people who just complain for the sake of being negative. I guess it's in their nature. I actually had to reread your post before I saw the sarcasm. That's what I get for skimming through it with a hangover. Sorry.
GrizzlyDtales, yeah, I agree with you. Only, I would prefer Prater over Freely. I like the underdog.
When you guys see me rip into a comment, it's because I dislike people who complain and call themselves fans. Lack of loyalty, lack of anything positive in their worlds. It's always ok to have concerns, but these people dwell on them and make stupid predictions of a losing season, 2 games into the preseason. Again, wjrudy, sorry.
August 17, 2008
6:21 p.m.
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STR8_THINKER writes:
In my perspective, the defensive line has the farthest to go before becoming truly effective, followed by the entire defense as a whole. My sense is Shanahan is really building something that can be special with the offense. It would be nice to see his defensive draft picks pan out to the extent the offensive picks appear to be (note only two current defensive starters are original Broncos picks, the cause of so many defensive free agents - other team's riff-raff - on the team). Most exciting, Cutler appears ready to take that quantum leap to elite status (don't want to get ahead of myself here), and with Marshall and Royal, especially, the offensive future seems bright. However, yesterday was simply a preseason game. Let's see how the team progresses in the next couple of weeks. Eating that elephant one bite at a time.
August 17, 2008
6:35 p.m.
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zdcoombs writes:
Where are all the boo birds from last week?????? The first string O played longer and scored more!!!! The first team D is starting to come together. Like I have said before, this team is coming around. I honestly do not see a Superbowl, but 10-6 and the playoffs is a strong possibility.
August 17, 2008
6:58 p.m.
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wjrudy writes:
dynamicdave - It's ok... apology accepted - but that must have been one heck of a hangover to miss the sarcasm! I know that the regular whiners are hard to believe sometimes... those who whine about Bowlen and Shanahan despite the consistency of their records. Indeed, since '77 the Broncos have had 17 regular seasons with 10 or more wins. I don't think the vaunted Pats can say that... and most others can't either. Most fans around the country would LOVE to have a team with the consistency and history of the Broncos (SIX Super Bowl appearances!)... a history of pretty good guys--despite a few exceptions along the way--on the field, too (again - maybe the whiners would like an owner like Crazy Al or coaches/personnel guys like the geniuses in Cincinnati who thrive on putting together teams of felons???) Anyway - I'm thinking we'll have a pretty good season... new faces... new challenges... a new kicker who will certainly develop as time goes on... and solid corporate leadership. Anyway - guys - all of you... even the whiners who have trouble seeing the big picture... have a good week... and if you're complaining, make it substantive - not mimicking writers and sportscasters who HAVE to say crap because they're paid to sound like they know something the rest of us don't. And be a little patient as a new team comes together.
August 17, 2008
7:10 p.m.
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STR8_THINKER writes:
Unfortunately, zdcoombs, a Broncos' 10-6 record, though positive, relatively speaking, wouldn't guarantee entry into the playoffs. See Browns, Cleveland, 2007. The problem with attempting to predict season records are the two primary factors which greatly (and negatively) impact and are often co-dependent; injuries (especially to key players) and strength of schedules (current season schedules). This is a leap into the abyss often taken by the nattering nabob class (mustard stained sports writers), thoroughly exposing their rampant nitwitism.
August 17, 2008
7:51 p.m.
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aquaholic writes:
Jason Elam thru 2 games with Atlanta 4/6. Ouch! Prater 6/8. What? Oh how I wish we still had Elam so I wouldn't have to read all the trash about Prater's pending demise.
August 17, 2008
10:30 p.m.
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aRe writes:
I think Prater's going to be fine - he launched the ball deep into the endzone on kick offs a couple of times - been a while since I've seem a Denver kicker do that regardless of his field goal accuracy.
Cutler was amazing - might be a fun year afterall.
August 18, 2008
8:48 a.m.
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southernman7 writes:
str8thinker, speak to the common man dude, whatid he say anyway. nice to see the posts good and bad one question, who are we going to put at nose to stop the dam run, cant stop the run cant go deep in the playoffs. shanny and staff do a crappy job @ drafting talent on the defensive side, so stick with free agency and spend some money ie jason taylor was available we got anyone better? love the young guns on offense great job oline
August 18, 2008
8:52 a.m.
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yamahabass2 writes:
At least with Prater, the other team isn't starting from the 40 yard line every time. I think the consistency will come with experience and the few that he will miss will be more than offset by better starting field position for the defense.
August 18, 2008
8:52 a.m.
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southernman7 writes:
dallas does not have the best oline, just ask payton manning or aaron rogers or matt schaub. glad im not a frisco fan oooohh are there gonna be terrible this year.
August 18, 2008
10:32 a.m.
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STR8_THINKER writes:
Uncommon times call for extreme measures, southernman7. Myself, I pine for a nail eating middle linebacker harboring bad intentions.
August 18, 2008
10:55 a.m.
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southernman7 writes:
CANT WAIT FOR SEPTEMBER 8 B YE FOR NOW
August 18, 2008
11:45 a.m.
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zdcoombs writes:
STR8_THINKER :
Why are u a fan if you are going to be negative? Keep on being a Boo Bird!!!!!!! As for me life is greater when you think positive!!!!!! T
August 18, 2008
1:16 p.m.
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STR8_THINKER writes:
Chill ZD. I understand fan is a derivative of the word fanatic, however, I think the best fans are those who maintain perspective. I too am a FAN of the Broncos, wish them well and hope Jay leads them deep into the playoffs. Just pointing out the facts and the realities.
August 18, 2008
5:30 p.m.
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Dynamicdave writes:
STR8_THINKER, I can understand keeping things in perspective, but we have the clowns out there who have the season all figured out, after the 1ST GAME OF PRESEASON! Those kind of people irritate me. You wonder if they are married because no woman would want to live with a constant, down in the mouth, whiner. You have seen what I'm talking about. When I see these morons write nothing but negative things, and most have never been in any sport of any kind in their life, makes me laugh. Yes, fans don't have to be an athlete, or agree with everything that they see, but some will whine for the sake of whining, with NOTHING to say about the good things. I've read posts from idiots who have Denver listed as last in their division, etc., after the 1st preseason game. Worse part is, they claimed to be a Bronco fan. They aren't. They are "unhappy with their own life, bandwagon fans". If they didn't have something to complain about, they wouldn't be happy. They would last about 10 minutes in the Bronco bar I frequent, before everyone told him to shut up or leave. That includes the staff. And the staff aren't all Bronco fans, they just hate someone bringing the rest of the crowd down. As I said, everyone has opinions about how things are shaping up. Voice them but don't get stupid with it. "We lost the 1st preseason game! Oh my! We are doomed. We will stink worse then last year! Oh, whoa is me." See what I'm getting at? Personally, I think Denver is looking better on all sides of the ball. I want to see a little more at our MLB position before I make a decision of how that's working out. I want to see Denver's D when they are all healthy (Boss, Champ, Dre, Abdullah, Robertson). We ought to be very strong. I wish Torain didn't get hurt because I would have liked to see what he could do. I want to see Hillis work. All in good time.