Lepsis mowing down Dawkins....

[Dr. Broncenstein]

8 pic sequence, for those who think Lepsis isn't a superstar... !Booya!

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[ludo21]

Man look how fast he gets into the second level, what a great guy to have. Good find Dr.

[Dr. Broncenstein]

Putz threw a great block as well....

But lepsis pulled, ran down the best safety in football, and laid his punk ass out...

[bendog]

Look at that, he's going RIGHT at the guy's legs! (-:

[Rascal]

That play would not have worked if Kerse was in there, there's a reason why we didn't run it till he was out.

[Mile High Shack]

I don't know about that

it's not like Kearse was tearing it up before he got hurt

[GreatBronco16]

That play would not have worked if Kerse was in there, there's a reason why we didn't run it till he was out.


Yeah, that is because Kerse is their big run stopper.::)

[Spider]

That play would not have worked if Kerse was in there, there's a reason why we didn't run it till he was out.
Sure it would have , only difference is Bell would have to let Kearse commit before breaking one ........... Denver is so famous for the cut back , Strong chance Kearse plays inside ...........

[Tredici]

The other thing not mentioned - all though Jake's "bad" throw is pointed out as a blessing, is Lelie might not have thrown a decisive block during Davoe's TD run but he did stick himself in there and slowed up the guy coming from cross field enough to spring Todd.

I don't have pictures though. :( I'm projecting the mental image....

[Rascal]

He got injured at the 10 minute mark of the first quarter on our second drive. Not sure that there is much to go with to support a comment like that.

[ludo21]

I don't know about that

it's not like Kearse was tearing it up before he got hurt


Agreed. Kearse would have changed some things, but that play would have still happened with Kearse in there.

[Rascal]

I'm projecting the mental image....

received and agreed upon

[bendog]

On the first td in the first half, I saw Carlisle knock somebody back. Lepsis is playing all pro, but that's not new.

[Dr. Broncenstein]

You know I'll post the pic.... scrolling through my mp2...

[Smiling Assassin27]

superstar's a bit of embellishment. the guy (like all bronco linemen) can run block with the best. the place lepsis becomes merely average is in pass protection. now just because jake didn't get sacked by lepsis' guy yesterday doesn't disprove my statement. i'll agree that the entire line is having a solid year and has cut down on penalties as well. one guy on that line does not stand out, IMO. they all work as a unit and one of the best in the league, at that.

guess we know who has the best running game in the afc west and it ain't LT.

[watermock]

That play was working like crazy all day. The first time, Tater pissed me off by not cutting back, he just took his 5 and went O/B.

Man, I remember that pitch right to TD...we ran that all the time in the glory years and was really getting pissed we seemed to have buried it. This is a handoff I think, but it's very similiar. TD would usually cut it back because he wasn't able to get to the corner like Bell...he just wasn't as fast.

I'm very pleased that we are running something very similiar finally. That play had three linemen...the neat thing about that play is you can run Lelie down and pull the corner downfield...might be why they now hand off...harder to tell if it might not be play action...then the Puts took one out...and we had two pulling and Lepsis on the loose. It's a very well designed play that really works well on a stacked box.

[DarkHorse]

Dude - seriously - Lepsis didn't "mow down" ****. Watch the damn replay instead of the pictures - he didn' "Lay out" the best safety in football - when Lepsis "blocked" Dawkins it was more of a barely skimmed his feet type of block and Dawkins went down, probably in fear of his lower legs. Good block, great run but to categorize it as a "Mowed down, laid out" block is f'ing about ignorant.

I like the Broncos as much if not more than the next guy but stop being a Chiefs homer type of fan.

It was a good block - leave it at that.

[Billy Clyde Puckett]

That play worked to perfection. Johnson and Hamilton as well as Lepsis and Lelie had big blocks.

Lepsis is playing as well as any tackle in the league right now. Broncs have been a very right handed team in the past, but most of the big plays this year are going left - right over Lepsis and Hamilton.

[Dr. Broncenstein]

lelie's block

[SoDak Bronco]

Hey Nice post, Lepsis is my fav. O-lineman because if his versatility. That was a great block to spring Tatum, he has been a rock on the line this year, and I hope we get him resigned. Go Bronc's, and Matt keep it up you BIG SOB.

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[bendog]

Dude - seriously - Lepsis didn't "mow down" ****. Watch the damn replay instead of the pictures - he didn' "Lay out" the best safety in football - when Lepsis "blocked" Dawkins it was more of a barely skimmed his feet type of block and Dawkins went down, probably in fear of his lower legs. Good block, great run but to categorize it as a "Mowed down, laid out" block is f'ing about ignorant.

I like the Broncos as much if not more than the next guy but stop being a Chiefs homer type of fan.

It was a good block - leave it at that.
I dunno. I disagree. I can't think of a LT right now who can get down the field into the SECONDARY to make that block. Roaf is/was much more powerful, and had more than decent mobility and could hit moving targets. But to just get to the safety, ahead of guy who runs a sub 4.5 on turf in game conditions .... And the proper technique isn't to take the guy high because it's impossible for such a big guy to do that after getting out there.

[Dr. Broncenstein]

Dude - seriously - Lepsis didn't "mow down" ****. Watch the damn replay instead of the pictures - he didn' "Lay out" the best safety in football - when Lepsis "blocked" Dawkins it was more of a barely skimmed his feet type of block and Dawkins went down, probably in fear of his lower legs. Good block, great run but to categorize it as a "Mowed down, laid out" block is f'ing about ignorant.

I like the Broncos as much if not more than the next guy but stop being a Chiefs homer type of fan.

It was a good block - leave it at that.

Dawkins was on his ass after being blocked in the open field.. Laid out or mowed down pretty much describes it...

[Rascal]

Lepsis is a good in space blocker, probably the best tackle in the league in that aspect. Heck most of our lineman are like that, but where they have traditionally been weak is close quarters on the tough yards.

In the majority of systems Lepsis would be average at best, but for our system is ideally suited. I hope he realizes that and during the offseason takes a paycut in order to remain here and be the starter.

And the talk about Lepsis being a poor pass blocker is pure BS. They guy has gone up against the best and handles himself very well.

I don't have the stats available but I think many people would be suprised at teh number of sacks he has given up in the past two years.

[DarkHorse]

I dunno. I disagree. I can't think of a LT right now who can get down the field into the SECONDARY to make that block. Roaf is/was much more powerful, and had more than decent mobility and could hit moving targets. But to just get to the safety, ahead of guy who runs a sub 4.5 on turf in game conditions .... And the proper technique isn't to take the guy high because it's impossible for such a big guy to do that after getting out there.


Hold up tho - don't misquote what I'm saying.

The block was good - great job getting downfield to make the block, etc...

But don't imitate the frickin media and sensationalize everything - to say he "got mowed over" or "laid out" WTF are you seeing?

It was not a "laid out" or "mowed over" type of block - it's laughable to even say that.

[Dr. Broncenstein]

"f'ing about ignorant"

I'll leave it at that....

[DarkHorse]

Eddie Mac on Brian Williams in the SB - that was a 'laid out" block.


Lepsis made a key block on Dawkins downfield that sprung Tater - enough said. Simple, true.

[DarkHorse]

"f'ing about ignorant"

I'll leave it at that....

Dude, you can leave it at anything you want.

You still calling it a "mowed down" block?

[Dr. Broncenstein]

Dude - seriously - Lepsis didn't "mow down" ****. Watch the damn replay instead of the pictures - he didn' "Lay out" the best safety in football - when Lepsis "blocked" Dawkins it was more of a barely skimmed his feet type of block and Dawkins went down, probably in fear of his lower legs. Good block, great run but to categorize it as a "Mowed down, laid out" block is f'ing about ignorant.

I like the Broncos as much if not more than the next guy but stop being a Chiefs homer type of fan.

It was a good block - leave it at that.

These pics are still captures from my mp2.... I've seen the play.... oh wait, Dawkins still winds up on his ass after being laid out by Lepsis...

[bendog]

Hold up tho - don't misquote what I'm saying.

The block was good - great job getting downfield to make the block, etc...

But don't imitate the frickin media and sensationalize everything - to say he "got mowed over" or "laid out" WTF are you seeing?

It was not a "laid out" or "mowed over" type of block - it's laughable to even say that.
I didn't start the thread or make the word choice, but what I was saying is that the general sense of the thread to me was that it was a great block, and imo it was. I can't htink of another LT today who could make it. I'm certain the teams Den has played have not had one. And, the fact that Lepsis is doing so well in pass blocking .. well, the guy's playing at a all pro level.

My post to you was aobut that, and what I saw as a complaint or comment that Lepsis went at Dawkins feet. Yeah, but that's the proper technique. I mean if a blocker (even a running back) has a corner standing their for contain ... run him over. But getting a safety is essentially getting to the third level. Man, jsut get in his way.

[watermock]

Rolling out some helps Lepsis...one thing I really noticed...I hadn't seen the OL come of the line as sharp as usual before yesterday...they had a few plays that the line really snapped off in unison. It's a thing of beauty to jump the DL that quick...it really helps and gives the advantage to the line.

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Dude, you can leave it at anything you want.

You still calling it a "mowed down" block?

Dude, I'm still c-c-calling it mo-m-m-owed down. 'Cuz I'm about f'ing ignorant...

[jmz313]

Yeah, that is because Kerse is their big run stopper.::)

Seriously, people got to stop thinking Madden is real life. The Freak didn't help to contain Warrick Dunn week one.
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[DarkHorse]

Dude, I'm still c-c-calling it mo-m-m-owed down. 'Cuz I'm about f'ing ignorant...



No, I personally think your a serious homer with drama queen tendancies but at least you're a Broncos fan so......


Just thought the wording was waay overblown. And, nice stutter - figured it would come out sooner or later.

[DarkHorse]

These pics are still captures from my mp2.... I've seen the play.... oh wait, Dawkins still winds up on his ass after being laid out by Lepsis...


laid out - tripped - it's all the same, he wound up on the ground I guess.

[Dr. Broncenstein]

No, I personally think your a serious homer with drama queen tendancies but at least you're a Broncos fan so......


Just thought the wording was waay overblown. And, nice stutter - figured it would come out sooner or later.

Don't get your feelings hurt. From your first post, you're the one who resorted to name calling. I just went with it...

[bendog]

Seriously, people got to stop thinking Madden is real life. The Freak didn't help to contain Warrick Dunn week one.
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Thanks, I didn't want to say anything and sound stupid, but I think Kearse, and the first thing that comes to mind is "beat him up with running at him."

Wait a min, when has sounding stupid bothered me? Not since 3rd grade when I noticed I sounded dumb.

[DarkHorse]

Don't get your feelings hurt. From your first post, you're the one who resorted to name calling. I just went with it...


Sorry, was not directed at you personally - more of a generic term so that following posters would not jump on the "laid out mowed down knocked out block" bandwagon because the BLOCK was just that - a simple, effective, outstanding athletic block.


And seriously, i'm thick skinned - if offended, I have better things to do then get into internet pissing matches, so i'd simply not respond. :)

Continue posting about the block.

[Dr. Broncenstein]

Sorry, was not directed at you personally - more of a generic term so that following posters would not jump on the "laid out mowed down knocked out block" bandwagon because the BLOCK was just that - a simple, effective, outstanding athletic block.


And seriously, i'm thick skinned - if offended, I have better things to do then get into internet pissing matches, so i'd simply not respond. :)

Continue posting about the block.


I love ironic humor. You are welcome to flame any of my threads.

[Sprout]

Johnson ... had big blocks.

I love the next frame - Kyle had finished his block and is running downfield looking for more.

[Tw0mey]

Yes I remember that play, I was also very impressed by the block. Keep it up OL.

[Rascal]

Seriously, people got to stop thinking Madden is real life. The Freak didn't help to contain Warrick Dunn week one.
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I have never played Madden since the '97 version so I don't know what you are talking about.

yes you beat Kearse by running at him...straight at him not around him which is what that play was designed to do.

Doesn't matter it worked.

[Clockwork Orange]

I love the next frame - Kyle had finished his block and is running downfield looking for more.

Absolutely. Kyle Johnson completely sealed his man off which allowed Bell to turn the corner. Lepsis' block is the one that cleared him into the open and it was all speed from there.

11 guys working together. It's a beautiful thing when executed properly.

[eddie mac]

That play and many others just go to show how important it will be to re-sign Matt this offseason, although he's gonna want big money.

[Rascal]

I don't know if he will or not. Surely he recognizes the fact that in any other system he would be average at best, but due to the fact that we are a mobile offensive line system he excels. If it was a smash mouth system he would be getting owned on a regular basis.

Plus he is on the wrong side of 30.

[Paladin]

Isn't it interesting? About four years ago (?) some guy named Alex Gibbs, Boy Genius, was being touted as the architect of the Bronco's Oline play. Then he took a brief leave of absence, and htere was much gnashing of teeth, nail biting, partial slashing of wrists and assorted expressions of impending doom and failure. Then he came back half time, and the masses began to tout the Oline play again. Then he went to Atlanta, and the whole scenario repeated itself. Even some ignorant chef trolls were celebrating the impending end of the Bronco's Oline dominance.

Rick Dennison had moved into the Oline coaching slot. As I recall, much of the doomsday predictions were based on the supposedly vastly inferior coaching skills of Mr. Dennison. In fact, I remember there were some folks who were filling up their pick up trucks with garbage so they could haul it over to Denneson's house and dump it, ala Saban.

Guess what?

I guess he is not doing such a bad job, eh? I think a little recognition is due there.

[elsid13]

Lepsis has turned into very good LT in NFL. We need to find away to keep him at the end of the year, and add depth overall into O-line. The question is do the Broncos have the best O-line in league right now????

[Dr. Broncenstein]

Pace, Ogden, Roaf..... none of these guys could make this block. Say what you want about Lepsis, but he is perfect for our system. Left tackle is the hardest position to fill, and we have the best guy in the NFL for what we are trying to do. Lepsis is worth whatever it takes to keep him.

[eddie mac]

I just checked NFLPA and Matt is actually under contract through to 2009. That restructure he did this offseason must've had a clause which nulifies the last 4 yrs of that contract.

[elsid13]

I just checked NFLPA and Matt is actually under contract through to 2009. That restructure he did this offseason must've had a clause which nulifies the last 4 yrs of that contract.


Lepsis can opt out at the end of the season. Hopefully he realize this is one of the few places that he can be successful. Hopefully ATL doesn't make a run at him.

[16-JakE-16]

is that foster on the sideline???

[elsid13]

is that foster on the sideline???


That his number, but it looks like he was playing right tackle and I don't think that he was hurt or out. He must of switched numbers. 76 is green

[Liebs]

Dude - seriously - Lepsis didn't "mow down" ****. Watch the damn replay instead of the pictures - he didn' "Lay out" the best safety in football - when Lepsis "blocked" Dawkins it was more of a barely skimmed his feet type of block and Dawkins went down, probably in fear of his lower legs. Good block, great run but to categorize it as a "Mowed down, laid out" block is f'ing about ignorant.

I like the Broncos as much if not more than the next guy but stop being a Chiefs homer type of fan.

It was a good block - leave it at that.
mowed..........touchdown

[Vegas_Bronco]

Look at Rod Smith's block - he half assed it. Broncos still suck.

Ha ha haaaa I'm just kidding.

[Dr. Broncenstein]

Duck and cover...

[GreatBronco16]

How do you guys feel about Gibbs trying to sway some of our linemen to DC to block for Portis? Nalen might be gone, Lepsis.......thoughts?

[Billy Clyde Puckett]

Lepsis is back unless his salary demands are totally unreasonable. Any replacement except a rookie would cost a fortune.

[Spider]

How do you guys feel about Gibbs trying to sway some of our linemen to DC to block for Portis? Nalen might be gone, Lepsis.......thoughts?
Our Linemen blocking a counter trey run offense ? They love big guys for that .......

[backup qb]

Wow, nice work on the pictures.

[Bronx33]

http://72.22.74.110/BB/attachment.php?attachmentid=13062&stc=1&d=1130783278
Hes ready to unload on him in this pic...and he did. (DOWN GOES DAWKINS!)