Is anybody even remotely concerned about this game?

[RhymesayersDU]

You know, I hate to be that guy who brings down the party. And I hate those people who are constantly negative too, with never a good thing to say about anything, so I'm gunna try and not be that.

But... with that said, a lot of this talk reminds me of the year we let the Jagwads come in and beat us in the playoffs.

Now granted, this isn't the playoffs, it's only the first game of the season. But, with that said, I don't think anybody is even remotely taking in a huge X factor that could be in play this Sunday:

The fact that our Broncos chronically play down to the level of lesser opponents.

The pre-season looked good, I know. But the Cardinals have gone undefeated before and not won 5 games all regular season.

Like I said, I don't want to be negative. In fact, I'm excited for the season and possibilities with these guys. But at the same time, I think a lot is going to be proved this Sunday for this team. I just get this vibe that everybody is marking us down as 1-0 already, and even if they win, I think they still need to show some things.

[rbackfactory80]

I think this game is in no way a wash. This is an nfl team we are playing that should have a pretty tough defense. This game should be close and I expect us to win but not by much even though we don't have the best record at pro players stadium.

[2KBack]

The mystery factor concerns me. If this game was anything but week 1, I wouldn't have any worries, but without having any idea how Saban plans on presenting this team, I admit a little aprehension.

Just about everything points to a good Denver win, but I can't shake that little sliver of doubt.

[labronco]

The game everyone should be worried about is Chicago at Washington. What an awful game that will be, but I hope a star will be born for Chicago.

[Old Dude]

Nope. I'm not really concerned.

I'll be disappointed if we don't blow them out.

[shakenbake]

I hate playing the dolphins they always seem to play us tough. Plus its on the road. I always get nervous about the games we are "supposed" to win.

[Bronx33]

Sure any team can beat any team any day but i have faith in my broncos getting the job done vs the fish,i see the denver D having a big game sunday vs fish OL which is rather average IMO and i wouldn't be suprised to see some points be put on the board by the D.Gus will be chased around like a 2 dollar hooker, but what really has me concerned weather meck and disco will be serving hot wings or brisket.....

[Play2win]

Well, if we don't dominate, it will be a real REALITY CHECK for this team.

Miami is not to far off from the boat San Fran is in. San Fran might actually get its head above the water this year, Miami looks to just be treading water...

[gunns]

Yes I'm worried. Reminds me of the Chicago game a couple of years ago when no one gave Chicago a chance, in Denver, and they came in and beat us.

[Needa Pass Rush]

Well, if we don't dominate, it will be a real REALITY CHECK for this team.

Miami is not to far off from the boat San Fran is in. San Fran might actually get its head above the water this year, Miami looks to just be treading water...

I have apprehension because it is the first game of the season and nobody has witnessed any live bullets to really get a sense of any team. Just as the raiders hung tough with the pats early, we may see things in this game that we had hoped not to see. (knocking on wood)

That said, let's hope the team comes out ready to light up the scoreboard in So. Florida. This game is so much about attitude! They have to come out hungry! I have that same feeling about this team that I did prior to the SBowl vs Green Bay. That is to say, 'quietly optimistic' that we are working on something special. Don't forget to pray wearing your orange and blue glasses.

Enjoy the game! We are ALL ready for some (real) football!! (I'm also ready for a name change!!!) ~NPR

[Needa Pass Rush]

Yes I'm worried. Reminds me of the Chicago game a couple of years ago when no one gave Chicago a chance, in Denver, and they came in and beat us.

That's bad juju to bring that up. zowie!

We all remember that genre of game, don't we? :pity:

[Rock Chalk]

Nope. I'm not really concerned.

I'll be disappointed if we don't blow them out.
Expect to be disappointed then Old Dude. Im not sold on our run defense, Im not sold on our pass rush, and Im not sold that Jake can keep the mistakes down.

I liked what I saw in pre-season, but the season is here and all my concerns are back at the top until they put them to rest.

[Garcia Bronco]

Miami isn't an easy win...wtf...anybody that thinks that is clueless. Add that we're playing them in Miami in September. I've seen 5 or 6 Miami openers on TV over the years and they always shown the thermostat.......105...110 degrees easy on the field. This ain't no easy win. Rain won't help us either

[DarkHorse30]

Miami isn't an easy win...wtf...anybody that thinks that is clueless. Add that we're playing them in Miami in September. I've seen 5 or 6 Miami openers on TV over the years and they always shown the thermostat.......105...110 degrees easy on the field. This ain't no easy win. Rain won't help us either

agreed....especially since watching Wannstadt coach Pitt this year, you get an appreciation for how bad Wannstadt (and Turner for that manner) was as a head coach in the NFL. Saban has likely inherited a decent team that underperformed most of last year.....under a bad coach.

The best thing about this game is that there is no chance Denver overlooks their first opponent, like vs. Chicago or a few teams last year. Shanahan has a history of preparing his team for that first game. Also, Denver is under-rated so they'll be more pressed to prove themselves than they have been in the recent past.

[Bob's your Information Minister]

I'm concerned that Miami won't beat you.

[Sassy]

I think I read we are 10-2 in openers under Shanahan.

[Breck Bronc]

This is the same team we had difficulty beating at Invesco last December when the Dolphins had absolutely nothing to play for while we were fighting for our playoff lives.

Now we have to go and play in extreme heat and humidity that we're not used to and the Dolphins are.

The Broncos should win this game but I have my concerns about it.

[Kaylore]

I don't think it will be easy, but I think we'll win. I still say 20-10.

[GreatBronco16]

Is anybody even remotely concerned about this game?



HELL NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Rock Chalk]

I think I read we are 10-2 in openers under Shanahan.
We are, but I can only remember one of the losses. Against the Rams in their house like 4 or 5 years ago.

We are OH-fer in Miami though.

[Breck Bronc]

We are, but I can only remember one of the losses. Against the Rams in their house like 4 or 5 years ago.

We are OH-fer in Miami though.The other loss was against the Dolphins on MNF in Griese's first start.

[ScottXray]

I HOPE for a blowout...but I'm concerned also, and expect much less.

Our run defense was not good during pre-season and I expect a lot of sweeps...why not since we gave up about 5+ yds every time the opponent ran one? Hopefully the starters play the run better than the pre-season.

Bailey hasn't played a down this season and may be rusty...and the Miami receivers are pretty good. DWill is going to be a key in the nickle packages.
Lynch is a little too slow in coverage, and a mistake by the DBs may leave him exposed.

Key will be the pressure our D line brings to bear on Frerrotte. We have to be in his face and knocking him down, and do it with only 3 or 4 man rush. Since we'll be trying to bring the pressure. we'll get a lot of three wides, and maybe a lot of screens thrown at us. Our LBs will have to be ready for them

Miami is like 18-2 over the last 20 years in home openers. The humidity and heat there IS a factor. We have to maintain drives and keep the D rested or they will be able to hang with us....a bad thing in the 4th. We were a little spotty on maintaining drives in pre-season.

I hope Shanny has a great game plan because we need to get a lead and keep it up (offensive drives) the whole game. I think wer'e going to emphasize the run game to open up then use PA and rollouts when they try to contain that.

We must limit our turnovers to ONE or zero, and get at least TWO.
We have to avoid holding penaties (drive killers).

Overall, I think that we should win by seven to ten....but the line is 4. Bookies don't like to lose money. I think 24-17 is a likely score. :juggle:

[Rock Chalk]

The other loss was against the Dolphins on MNF in Griese's first start.
Oh well thats ****ing great. :flush:

[Rohirrim]

From what I've read about the Dullfins Oline and what I've seen from the Broncos Dline, Darrent Williams, Foxworth, knowing that Champ is back, Coyer's secret plans (I'm confident) for the new trio of DJ, AL & Ian, the Dullfins lousy run defense against one of the top running attacks in the NFL, etc., no, I'm not too worried.

[Rock Chalk]

Thats the spirit Roh. Time to change history ;D

[-Slap-]

Its not just a Miami thing. This team has played terribly in Florida in September over the past five years, losing ugly games to every team in the state.

[Rock Chalk]

We beat Tampa!

[Arkie]

Miami is a pretty good team. I think this is one of the toughest games on the schedule! It will be 100 degrees on the field. The heat index will be higher. Look at Miami's last four games...

12/12 17-20 L at DEN
12/20 29-28 W NE
12/26 10-7 W CLE
01/02 23-30 L at BAL

This is a decent team with the biggest homefield advantage in September. We can't even begin to compare this to that Chicago game two years ago. Miami is much better, but a lot happened at the beginning of the season last year that still fogs people's perception of this team.

[bombquixote]

Miami is a pretty good team. I think this is one of the toughest games on the schedule! It will be 100 degrees on the field. The heat index will be higher. Look at Miami's last four games...

12/12 17-20 L at DEN
12/20 29-28 W NE
12/26 10-7 W CLE
01/02 23-30 L at BAL

This is a decent team with the biggest homefield advantage in September. We can't even begin to compare this to that Chicago game two years ago. Miami is much better, but a lot happened at the beginning of the season last year that still fogs people's perception of this team.

it's not the dolphins that scare me. it's the heat stroke our mile high broncs will begin suffering in the 3rd...we'll be so exhausted by the 4th a bunch of grade schoolers will be able to beat up on us. i just hope we have a 20-point lead by then. :alghh:

[Cito Pelon]

I'm concerned about a lot of things, foremost is my sister-in-law's coming over and her little dog tries to pee on the furniture legs. it's gonna be a miserable opening game in that regard. Thank God for Pergo. The little bastich crapped on the carpeted stairs last time he was here, then decided to wipe his ass on the Pergo. Left a crap circle on my Pergo, the little bastich.

As for the game, from what I've seen in the past few years, the book on Denver is stack the box early to stop the run from having success, make the Den passing game put up the early points. Apparently, Saban is no idiot, so I'd expect just that. From what I've seen, the good DC's do exactly that. And it's a good strategy. It paid off last year for a lot of teams.

But last year, the puntiing game was not as good as this year, so threeandouts by the Bronco O were more damaging than I expect to see this year. Overall, ST's this year will help the game within the game - the field position battle - tilt more in the Bronco favor, so that's much less of a concern than it could be.

Obviously, the Broncos have to execute and expect a game effort from the Phins, but I'm a lot more confident this year for the opening game than I was last year. i hope it is a close, hard-fought game. I want to see how the staff and players respond to a tough test right out of the gate.

[Cito Pelon]

it's not the dolphins that scare me. it's the heat stroke our mile high broncs will begin suffering in the 3rd...we'll be so exhausted by the 4th a bunch of grade schoolers will be able to beat up on us. i just hope we have a 20-point lead by then. :alghh:

I don't buy into the heat thing. Denver had the hottest July ever in 2005. I've been in the South in summer after living in Denver - boot camp in SC and AIT in Georgia from July into the next year - and I could run all damn day at that altitude. It was a piece of cake, I sweated a hell of a lot, but what's the big damn deal? You sweat, you drink some water.

[Arkie]

I was more confident this time last year that we would beat KC at home than I am about tomorrow's game.

[watermock]

Rest easy, It's a mock's lock.

[fdf]

The fact that our Broncos chronically play down to the level of lesser opponents.

This is a really good point. All that stood between Den and homefield advantage last year and the year before that was heart. Those teams did not bring their best game every week. If this team has found some heart in the offseason, it will be a really good season. If not, this will be just another somewhat above average team that goes nowhere.

[FADERPROOF]

no.

[24champ]

nope, time to make some fish sticks tommorow.

[footstepsfrom#27]

Who cares if we're unconcerned? We aren't the team.

[Taco John]

You know, I hate to be that guy who brings down the party. And I hate those people who are constantly negative too, with never a good thing to say about anything, so I'm gunna try and not be that.

But... with that said, a lot of this talk reminds me of the year we let the Jagwads come in and beat us in the playoffs.

Now granted, this isn't the playoffs, it's only the first game of the season. But, with that said, I don't think anybody is even remotely taking in a huge X factor that could be in play this Sunday:

The fact that our Broncos chronically play down to the level of lesser opponents.

The pre-season looked good, I know. But the Cardinals have gone undefeated before and not won 5 games all regular season.

Like I said, I don't want to be negative. In fact, I'm excited for the season and possibilities with these guys. But at the same time, I think a lot is going to be proved this Sunday for this team. I just get this vibe that everybody is marking us down as 1-0 already, and even if they win, I think they still need to show some things.



eh...

[SHANARAT]

I am a Dolphin fan and I would like to commend the posters in this thread for their honesty regarding tomorrows match-up with the Fins...As far as I'm concerned...I'm worried about every game period!...It's nail biting time come 1pm tomorrow and ya gotta love it!

[Atlas]

You know, I hate to be that guy who brings down the party. And I hate those people who are constantly negative too, with never a good thing to say about anything, so I'm gunna try and not be that.

But... with that said, a lot of this talk reminds me of the year we let the Jagwads come in and beat us in the playoffs.

Now granted, this isn't the playoffs, it's only the first game of the season. But, with that said, I don't think anybody is even remotely taking in a huge X factor that could be in play this Sunday:

The fact that our Broncos chronically play down to the level of lesser opponents.

The pre-season looked good, I know. But the Cardinals have gone undefeated before and not won 5 games all regular season.

Like I said, I don't want to be negative. In fact, I'm excited for the season and possibilities with these guys. But at the same time, I think a lot is going to be proved this Sunday for this team. I just get this vibe that everybody is marking us down as 1-0 already, and even if they win, I think they still need to show some things.

Denver is going to trounce them.

[Crushaholic]

I ALWAYS worry about road games more than home games. I just think it's very difficult to win on the road in the NFL.

[Dukes]

I just don't see thier offense putting up enough points on our D to win, sorry.

[NFLBRONCO]

I know in todays NFL anyone can beat anyone. If we are really worried about Miami team that tells me we must not be that good in most fans eyes. Good teams win these games if Miami is scary what about Philly NE Balt Bills games will be in for a long year. I think if Denver wants to prove we are good we win. We need to show more toughness on the road and bring our A game. I'm excited to see how we do this year.

[Rock Chalk]

I am a Dolphin fan and I would like to commend the posters in this thread for their honesty regarding tomorrows match-up with the Fins...As far as I'm concerned...I'm worried about every game period!...It's nail biting time come 1pm tomorrow and ya gotta love it!
No one is being honest. everyone is just appeasing the usual weekly trolls.

Now go away.

[OrangeCrush2724]

I'm worried about the heat. Today at 1 pm I couldn't bare to go outside for 5 minutes. The humidity really gets you overhere. The wheather station is predicting its going to be 90 degrees but going to feel like 100 with the humidity. However, there is a chance of some showers.

[SHANARAT]

No one is being honest. everyone is just appeasing the usual weekly trolls.

Now go away.


And they talk badly of the Fin Forums.

[orange 4 life]

it's not the dolphins that scare me. it's the heat stroke our mile high broncs will begin suffering in the 3rd...we'll be so exhausted by the 4th a bunch of grade schoolers will be able to beat up on us. i just hope we have a 20-point lead by then. :alghh:

thats where our depth at so many positions could be a big factor.

[orange 4 life]

And they talk badly of the Fin Forums.

he's just messing with you.
welcome...

...and an early sorry that you'll have to watch your team get slaughtered on opening day.
best of luck the rest of the season. :)

jake

[NFLBRONCO]

I do expect Fins to blitz us often

[orange 4 life]

I do expect Fins to blitz us often

i sure hope so.

with plummers mobility and ability to deliver the ball quickly, theyll get eaten alive if they blitz too often.

[OrangeShadow]

I'm concerned that Miami won't beat you.


Might want to fix your concern on that swiss cheese defense of yours trying to stop curtis martin

[OrangeShadow]

I do expect Fins to blitz us often


I kind of dont,that secondary isnt great they're goint to need people back there. because even if they do blitz we have one of the best o lines and good blocking backs

[SHANARAT]

i sure hope so.

with plummers mobility and ability to deliver the ball quickly, theyll get eaten alive if they blitz too often.

We'll see because he will be blitzed often.

[listopencil]

And they talk badly of the Fin Forums.


**** off.


http://www.birdlife.org/images/sized/200/hectors_dolphins.jpg.jpg

Oh, look. Saban's going with eight in the box.

[listopencil]

Here's a publicity shot of Junior Seau:

http://www.ens-newswire.com/ens/pics23/deaddolphin.jpg

[-Slap-]

This jagov comes in with a disrespectful handle and his nose in the air and then he gets pissy when people call him on it. Gotta love these knuckleheads.

[OrangeShadow]

http://www.birdlife.org/images/sized/200/hectors_dolphins.jpg.jpg

Oh, look. Saban's going with eight in the box.


LOL LOL

[Kaylore]

And they talk badly of the Fin Forums.
They do. You guys have the only forum where the "no smack policy" is only enforced against those who smack talk the Dolphins, but smack talking other teams or more regularly, other teams' fan posters is ok. Worst forum I've been on in my life.

[Bronx33]

They do. You guys have the only forum where the "no smack policy" is only enforced against those who smack talk the Dolphins, but smack talking other teams or more regularly, other teams' fan posters is ok. Worst forum I've been on in my life.

It was rather one sided..............

[NFLBRONCO]

I heard its been raining hard in Miami and more rain tomorrow hope it waits til after the game.

[Kaylore]

I heard its been raining hard in Miami and more rain tomorrow hope it waits til after the game.
If its cloudy it will be to our advantage. No Sun.

[Jae]

I'm definitely worried about this game.
I see it as a Lose, Lose situattion.
We win, then it was expected.
We lose, It's going to be a long season. Teams like this we should dominate with our defense, if we want to be a "SuperBowl" caliber team.
I would personally rather play the Patriots in NE, the first game of the season.
At least I know the Broncos will give it thier all.
I'm not sure they will with Miami.

[Kaylore]

I'm definitely worried about this game.
I see it as a Lose, Lose situattion.
We win, then it was expected.
We lose, It's going to be a long season. Teams like this we should dominate with our defense, if we want to be a "SuperBowl" caliber team.
I would personally rather play the Patriots in NE, the first game of the season.
At least I know the Broncos will give it thier all.
I'm not sure they will with Miami.
Well I agree we drop games we "should" win. This is in Miami and we usually lose there too. That said, you can tell this team is fired up and excited about what they can potentially do. There isn't swagger yet, but there is confidence. I suspect if we do lose, it won't be because we didn't play hard. At least the game isn't nationally televised.

[sirhcyennek81]

Broncos could be looking to week two, a more real test of this team. I hope not, miami in miami is not an easy win.

[ScottXray]

Broncos could be looking to week two, a more real test of this team. I hope not, miami in miami is not an easy win.

No way this team should be looking past Miami. We are 0-6 against this team in their house. If we come out with opening day jitters ..ok. Those should be over by the end of first qtr.

But if this team comes out flat on the opener, on an away game and loses cause they're looking past that team, then it will be a LONG season. And the Shanny bashers will be questioning his ability to motivate again. We haven't proven anything in the playoffs for 6 years. I think the game will be closer than a lot are expecting.

A few bad bounces and it could swing to Miami. We need to get off to a fast start this year, then hold on to an advantage, cause we have a tough home stretch. Hopefully THIS year we don't fade in the 2nd half and get a HOME playoff game. :thumbsup:

[Rock Chalk]

SHANARAT said something nobody cares about
Hey dip****. Crawl back to your hole, Denver's gonna stomp a mudhole in your team and then you are going to realize that yes, you are indeed, a cellar dweller. Get used to it.

[Breck Bronc]

Well, if we don't dominate, it will be a real REALITY CHECK for this team.

Miami is not to far off from the boat San Fran is in. San Fran might actually get its head above the water this year, Miami looks to just be treading water...Oops.