Jeremy Green article: Time is right for Culter

[Northman]

1. Confidence boost: One of the big reasons that Broncos coach Mike Shanahan balked at making the change earlier in the season was because the team had not lost faith in Plummer. With so many people outside the organization pointing the finger at Plummer now, it is easy for the players to buy into that theory as well. The bottom line is players are losing faith in Plummer, and you can't have that when it comes to the starting QB.

2. Spark the offense: Plummer's numbers weren't terrible. However, the offense looked flat and lifeless, and Cutler should be able to give them a spark.

3. Open up the playbook: While one train of thought might be that Denver will be more limited offensively with Cutler, I see it a little differently. The bootlegs and waggles Denver likes to use with Plummer are far too predictable. In talking with people in their organization, Shanahan feels like Cutler gives Denver a chance to use more of the offense because of his ability to throw on the move and from the pocket.

4. Cutler will open up the run game: He will give Denver's offense more of a vertical threat. With Plummer, the offensive became very conservative. Cutler's ability to stretch the field with the deep ball will eventually lead to Denver running the ball better because teams won't be able to put eight defenders in the box.

5. Defense will benefit, too: Coming into Week 12, Denver was tied for 23rd in first downs per game. Shanahan prides himself on having an efficient West Coast offense. When you play ball-control football, you must be able to move the chains. By moving the chains and becoming more efficient, the defense will get more time to rest.



http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=green_jeremy&id=2676869

[Atlas]

That is exactly what I said!!

Without all the misspelled words of course.

[Northman]

Lol

[OrangeShadow]

All the other teams who went to backups, tampa,dallas and jax, their defenses points per game allowed went down. I think it will really energize this team,along with 10 days off who know maybe they can make a run

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4. Cutler will open up the run game: He will give Denver's offense more of a vertical threat. With Plummer, the offensive became very conservative. Cutler's ability to stretch the field with the deep ball will eventually lead to Denver running the ball better because teams won't be able to put eight defenders in the box.


This was patiently and repeatedly explained to the Flat Earth Society that continued to support Jake Plummer, but to no avail.

[Rock Chalk]

The Bronco Defense couldn't stop Peyton Manning and LaDanian Tomlinson.
That means they suck.

No, it means that they cant beat playoff caliber opponents which means, they cant take us to the superbowl and neither will a rookie.

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No, it means that they cant beat playoff caliber opponents which means, they cant take us to the superbowl and neither will a rookie.

That would make you happy, since being miserable is your preference.

[55CrushEm]

That would make you happy, since being miserable is your preference.

:rofl:

[dnvrbrncos]

What time is the Monday press conference held?

[broncosteven]

What time is the Monday press conference held?

Practice is at 11am Mountian, we should know some time after that.

[bendog]

I don't see Cutler opening up the playbook all that much, at least in terms of making reads, though he can make passes Jake cannot. But, it's obvious that Jake's so doomed by Cutler looking over his shoulder, that no matter how many mistakes the rook Cutlett makes, it's not going to be much worse.

Not thinking of Philly this year, but is there a team out there liek the Buzzards last year, where they were a pretty solid team, but just had nothing at QB? Tampa?

[Nemesis]

What time is the Monday press conference held?

sometime around 1:30 pm after practice

[cmhargrove]

I don't see Cutler opening up the playbook all that much, at least in terms of making reads, though he can make passes Jake cannot. But, it's obvious that Jake's so doomed by Cutler looking over his shoulder, that no matter how many mistakes the rook Cutlett makes, it's not going to be much worse.

Not thinking of Philly this year, but is there a team out there liek the Buzzards last year, where they were a pretty solid team, but just had nothing at QB? Tampa?

I think the proper comment should be opening up the field, not necessarily the playbook. Cutler showed in the limited preseason that he can find receivers all over the place and get them the ball. Many of the most important third downs this year were in the hands of an errant Plummer.

If the field "opens up" with accurate passes to the wideouts and tight ends, we can get our ground game rolling again, which in turn feeds the passing game. We don't need trick plays, just well executed ones.

[Mile High Shack]

This was patiently and repeatedly explained to the Flat Earth Society that continued to support Jake Plummer, but to no avail.

I don't think that is it

we scored 31 points against Indy
we scored 27 points against Eggo
we had more TOP against Eggo to no avail

has nothing to do with flat earth society, if anything the defensive apologists are more of the flat eart society since they continue to believe that our defense is a "top defense"

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I don't think that is it

we scored 31 points against Indy
we scored 27 points against Eggo
we had more TOP against Eggo to no avail

has nothing to do with flat earth society, if anything the defensive apologists are more of the flat eart society since they continue to believe that our defense is a "top defense"

Please, son, I'm like Columbus without the syphilis.

8')

[Crushaholic]

That is exactly what I said!!

Without all the misspelled words of course.

The time is ALWAYS right for Sarah CULTER...;)

[Kaylore]

This was patiently and repeatedly explained to the Flat Earth Society that continued to support Jake Plummer, but to no avail.

5 men at the line and 8 men in the box pretty much has been the modus operandi for any team that has played us.

[Rascal]

Please, son, I'm like Columbus without the syphilis.

8')

BWWWAAAA!!!!

You owe me $45 bucks for a new keyboard.

Gov't price so everything is jacked up at least 2x's.