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GreatBronco16
12-18-2005, 01:38 PM
Why did Elam kick the opening kickoff?
broncos love
12-18-2005, 01:55 PM
I first thought the Todd was hurt but he kicked off later. That is one of our weakness this year - not being able to kick it deep on the kickoff.
GreatBronco16
12-18-2005, 01:58 PM
Yeah I saw where he came into punt. But I haven't heard on why Elam kicked off to open the game.
Garcia Bronco
12-18-2005, 02:10 PM
We faked the fake onside
GreatBronco16
12-18-2005, 03:00 PM
We faked the fake onside

On the opening kickoff? Or was that just a joke?:poke:
Garcia Bronco
12-18-2005, 03:02 PM
It was a joke
GreatBronco16
12-18-2005, 03:07 PM
It was a joke

I hate you.Nyah!
broncohaven
12-18-2005, 03:32 PM
that was the worst call of the game. Elam barely got it to the 20 yard line, and he set the Bills up at the 40.

It looked like he tried the one step move he's been using for FGs. Not much punch there.
phillybroncosnut
12-18-2005, 03:34 PM
Speaking of the kicking game, what the hell was wrong with Todd this week (and portions of the last 3 games)? He was a rock for most of the season, but now, not so much.
bronco610
12-18-2005, 03:34 PM
Maybe they were seeing how far Elam can kick distance wise with the one step for future field goal range ???????
bombquixote
12-18-2005, 03:57 PM
Maybe they were seeing how far Elam can kick distance wise with the one step for future field goal range ???????

now i'm no expert on the ins and outs of football strategy, but...i'm pretty sure they could do that in practice. :poke:
SportinOne
12-18-2005, 04:06 PM
Why on earth did we go in there trying to fool people .. it was the Bills.. just play em straight up !


I didnt catch the opening kickoff but if that's really true.. then that is horrible game strategy..

And yes, Todd looked awful yesterday but it may have had something to do with traction.. or his lack of steroid use.... one or the other.
bronco610
12-18-2005, 04:16 PM
now i'm no expert on the ins and outs of football strategy, but...i'm pretty sure they could do that in practice. :poke:
Good point. I have no idea then.
Binkythefrog
12-18-2005, 04:25 PM
Elam kicked off because Shannahan wanted to avoid McGee

http://www.denverpost.com/sports/ci_3320501

So why did Elam kick off? It came down to the Broncos' respect for the Bills' McGee, one of the elite kick returners in the league.

"We were doing a little pooch and he's pretty good in that area," said Denver coach Mike Shanahan. "We were trying to put it over the numbers or to the sideline, but Jason hooked it a little bit to the middle. Once you give that number 24 (McGee) a little room, you're in trouble. So we hooked him (Elam) after he hit it right down the middle on the hash marks.
Garcia Bronco
12-18-2005, 04:29 PM
Elam kicked off because Shannahan wanted to avoid McGee

http://www.denverpost.com/sports/ci_3320501

So why did Elam kick off? It came down to the Broncos' respect for the Bills' McGee, one of the elite kick returners in the league.

"We were doing a little pooch and he's pretty good in that area," said Denver coach Mike Shanahan. "We were trying to put it over the numbers or to the sideline, but Jason hooked it a little bit to the middle. Once you give that number 24 (McGee) a little room, you're in trouble. So we hooked him (Elam) after he hit it right down the middle on the hash marks.

Exactly...the faked the fake onside kick,