SI's Don Banks on Henry and Cutler vs. Young & Leinart

[footstepsfrom#27]

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/don_banks/08/14/snaps/

Snap Judgments

Preseason observations on Cutler, VY, Jets and more
Posted: Tuesday August 14, 2007 3:30PM; Updated: Tuesday August 14, 2007 3:56PM

Jay Cutler started five games for the Broncos last year and compiled an 88.5 passer rating.

• Week 1 Preseason's top efforts

Musings, observations and the occasional insight as we (thankfully) put Week 1 of the preseason in the rear-view mirror ....

• Write it down and remind me if I'm wrong at the end of the year: Denver's Jay Cutler will out-perform both Vince Young and Matt Leinart this year in the competition between Class of '06 quarterbacks; San Francisco's Alex Smith will handily out-gun Jason Campbell among Class of '05 passers; and San Diego's Philip Rivers will put together the best season among Class of '04 members Eli Manning, Ben Roethlisberger, J.P. Losman and Matt Schaub.

I also like Peyton Manning in Indy over Ryan Leaf.

• It took all of about two carries Monday night to see Travis Henry and the Broncos' running game are at the start of what could be a beautiful friendship. Henry hits a hole hard, and he's perfect for the style of running that always seems to be Denver's calling card.

Henry had 27 yards and a touchdown on five rushes against the 49ers, and it's not out of the question that he could top his career-best season of 2002, when he ran for 1,438 yards and 13 touchdowns with Buffalo. And that's with the Broncos also finding plenty of carries for Mike Bell, who churned for a team-best 51 yards on 10 runs against the 49ers.

• Not to make too much of Vince Young's getting homesick for his own bed at training camp, but it's not the sort of thing that makes me think he gets it entirely. It leaves me with a little question about his maturity level, and whether he thinks he has already arrived as an NFL quarterback, allowing him to make up a few of his own rules.

The truth is, Young had some spectacular moments last season and helped the Titans win some games they probably shouldn't have won. But he hurt Tennessee at times, too, and that seems to have been largely glossed over. You just wonder if he has a Year 2 wake-up call of sorts coming

• The most significant injury in Week 1 of the preseason? Bengals second-round pick Kenny Irons is out for the season with a knee injury suffered in the loss to Detroit, and now Cincinnati's plan to take some of the running load from the shoulders of the always heavily used Rudi Johnson may be off the board. The Bengals other options are Kenny Watson and Quincy Wilson, and both are question marks as a full-fledged No. 2 back.

Anyone in Cincy still have Corey Dillon's number laying around? Just kidding. I can't see Marvin Lewis making that call and can't see Dillon picking up the phone.

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• Write it down and remind me if I'm wrong at the end of the year: Denver's Jay Cutler will out-perform both Vince Young and Matt Leinart this year in the competition between Class of '06 quarterbacks; [/url]

He must have forgotten to rank Brodie Croyle...this is an outrage.

[theAPAOps5]

But, but Croyle had a higher completion rating in his first preseason game! Hands down he is better! Never mind no TD and and INT.

I think Cutler has a better year than Leinart because he has a better supporting cast and he is a better QB. Vince Young, that could go either way. Vince definately showed some stuff and I think they both will help their team.

I loved his Payton Manning over Ryan Leaf remark! I also think Rivers will way outshine his class.

[clean]

"Went to see Ratatouille a few weeks back. Am I the only one who noticed the chef named Skinner in the movie bears a remarkable resemblance to Chiefs head coach Herm Edwards? Right down to that French beret they both like to wear on occasion."

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[Dukes]

I also think Rivers will way outshine his class.

He showed last year he's the best QB of the bunch. Although he does have a great cast with LT and Gates.

[cutthemdown]

Cutler is the man, but I think we may be a little thin on pass protection. He better be ready to scramble.

[OrangeShadow]

it was fun to watch henry run over people :)

[Los Broncos]

I'm gonna wait to judge him till we play a better defense.

[Paladin]

I'm gonna wait and judge him when the whole Offense is together by about the Buffalo game. There were a couple of players missing on the Oline in the San Fran game, and the timing did not do well for pass protection. There were only two passing attempts by Cutler. However, Henry is a strong runner and he doesn't need much of a hole to go.....

I refuse to get too high or too critical right after the first freaking exhibition game.....

[Sassy]

it was fun to watch henry run over people :)

I didn't get to see the game...but from what people are saying, he sounds a lot like TD ;D

[WIldbill]

I think all of you on this message board dont know anything!!! You all think you are the "experts" on the Broncos but let me tell you that I think you are ALL stupid and no nothing!!! I know everything there is to know about the Broncos...I am their # 1 fan!!

[Sassy]

That's a "nice" 5th post you've got there! :(

[cmhargrove]

I think all of you on this message board dont know anything!!! You all think you are the "experts" on the Broncos but let me tell you that I think you are ALL stupid and no nothing!!! I know everything there is to know about the Broncos...I am their # 1 fan!!

Your Mommy called, the macaroni is ready. She made the kind with extra cheese...

[Garcia Bronco]

I think all of you on this message board dont know anything!!! You all think you are the "experts" on the Broncos but let me tell you that I think you are ALL stupid and no nothing!!! I know everything there is to know about the Broncos...I am their # 1 fan!!

You know what they say.....true knowledge is knowing that you know nothing.

[theAPAOps5]

freak6 is that you?

[BlaK-Argentina]

I think all of you on this message board dont know anything!!! You all think you are the "experts" on the Broncos but let me tell you that I think you are ALL stupid and no nothing!!! I know everything there is to know about the Broncos...I am their # 1 fan!!

Hilarious! LOL
That was great.

[ZONA]

You know what they say.....true knowledge is knowing that you know nothing.

yeah but, if you know that you know nothing, then you know something because you know that you know nothing........right?

[DivineLegion]

yeah but, if you know that you know nothing, then you know something because you know that you know nothing........right?

no...when you know nothing you know something but you know nothing because knowing onething wich is nothing equates to knowing nothing at all...

[Hulamau]

.... stupid and no nothing!!!

Sounds like this should be your sig ... Its clear you are a 'no nothing' :peace:

[DBroncos4life]

Leinart will have a much better year stat wise

[ohiobronco2]

Leinart will have a much better year stat wise

I agree. Life is easy when you have Fitzgerald, Boldin, Johnson, James and Pope to throw to.

[DBroncos4life]

I agree. Life is easy when you have Fitzgerald, Boldin, Johnson, James and Pope to throw to.

I agree 100% on that. My problem is Im might be one of a few here that wanted Matt over Jay. I think Jay does some very good things and I love what I see from him. Regardless Leinart will do good things in the NFL and he will be a winnner.

[Beantown Bronco]

Leinart will have a much better year stat wise

Playing from behind every week and not being able to run the ball 30+ times a game is the perfect recipe for big time fantasy QB numbers.

[Paladin]

You may be right, but I don't know.......

[Greybeard]

He must have forgotten to rank Brodie Croyle...this is an outrage.
Maybe he just thought he would save Croyle the embarrassment. ;D

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[Greybeard]

I think all of you on this message board dont know anything!!! You all think you are the "experts" on the Broncos but let me tell you that I think you are ALL stupid and no nothing!!! I know everything there is to know about the Broncos...I am their # 1 fan!!
Well, that puts you in a perfect position . . .

As my daddy used to say, it's what you learn after you know it all that counts. ;)

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[KipCorrington25]

He must have forgotten to rank Brodie Croyle...this is an outrage.


Looks like Blob will be on the trollpath when he finds out.

[WIldbill]

I guess now is as good of a time as any to introduce myself. First off let me pass on a lesson I learned today. Don't ever leave yourself logged into the OrangeMane after having a fight with your wife. She may feel the need to ruin your reputation.

Now that that is behind me..... Hello my name is WIldbill. I like long walks on the beach, candlelight dinners, SoCal and Kahn's camp reports and most of all The Denver Broncos. I have been a hardcore lurker here for a couple years and have often been accused of being addicted to this place. But I don't have a problem so get off my back. I can quit anytime I want to... Anyway I love the amazing amount of info I get from this board and look forward to a great season.

- Go Broncos

[Beantown Bronco]

First off let me pass on a lesson I learned today. Don't ever leave yourself logged into the OrangeMane after having a fight with your wife. She may feel the need to ruin your reputation.


Feel free to post a pic of her here and we'll decide what the proper punishment for her should be.

[Rohirrim]

I think all of you on this message board dont know anything!!! You all think you are the "experts" on the Broncos but let me tell you that I think you are ALL stupid and no nothing!!! I know everything there is to know about the Broncos...I am their # 1 fan!!

Exhibit #1: The damage caused by paint sniffing.

[400HZ]

Leinart vs the crap defenses in the NFC West and Cutler vs the overall very good defenses of the AFC West gives Leinart a big advantage fantasy-wise.

[Atwater His Ass]

I care about playoff wins; I could care less that some bighead on ESPN thinks Leinhart is better because he's a good fanatasy QB. /snore.

[Paladin]

Fantasy crap is beginning to ruin the reality. Only thing that matters are numbers...........

[KCStud]

I would hold off before saying Rivers is the best QB in his class. Big Ben still has the ring and he looked like was back to his old self against the Saints. IMO he is just as good as Rivers.
Let's not forget that Rivers has one of the easiest jobs in the NFL ala Trent Green in 2003.
Best RB in NFL, Top 3 TE, pro bowl FB, OL that gave up only 28 sacks(league best if I'm not mistaken), a first rd WR, and he even has a strong defense to help him out if the offense in a funk.

Also watch out for Kellen Clemmens. He has looked really good as of late. Could be a steal for the NYJ

[Greybeard]

I guess now is as good of a time as any to introduce myself. First off let me pass on a lesson I learned today. Don't ever leave yourself logged into the OrangeMane after having a fight with your wife. She may feel the need to ruin your reputation.

Now that that is behind me..... Hello my name is WIldbill. I like long walks on the beach, candlelight dinners, SoCal and Kahn's camp reports and most of all The Denver Broncos. I have been a hardcore lurker here for a couple years and have often been accused of being addicted to this place. But I don't have a problem so get off my back. I can quit anytime I want to... Anyway I love the amazing amount of info I get from this board and look forward to a great season.

- Go Broncos
Your wife did that? :o

Well, kiss and make up, okay?

And good to see you actively posting! :wave:

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