Official Steelers @ Broncos Game Thread 10/21/07

[24champ]

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Denver Broncos (2-3) Third AFC West (http://www.denverbroncos.com/)
VS.
Pittsburgh Steelers (4-1) First AFC North (www.steelers.com )

Game Time:6:15 PM MST
Location: Invesco Stadium @ Mile High| Denver,CO
Forecast at Kickoff: 34 Degrees, 50% of Snow Showers
TV Broadcast: NBC| John Madden & Al Michaels
Radio broadcast: 850 KOA (http://broncosradionetwork.com/main.html)
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Line: 39 Pittsburgh 3 1/2

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The Broncos own a 14-4 record in their game played immediately after the bye week, and that .778 winning percentage is the third best in the league since the bye was introduced in 1990.

Denver, which is 10-2 in games played after the off week at home, has won its last four games following its bye week.

The two clubs met last season in Pittsburgh with Denver forcing six turnovers, including two interceptions by cornerback Champ Bailey, to earn a 31-20 victory.

The Broncos enter Sunday’s game ranked fifth in the NFL offensively (365.2 ypg.) and are averaging a club-record 6.1 yards per play. Defensively, the Broncos are allowing an NFL-low 145.6 passing yards per game.

Under Head Coach Mike Shanahan (1995-Pres.), the Broncos own a better winning percentage (.646 / 62-34) in games played after the bye week than they do in games played before the bye (.624 / 63-38).


(All Game notes from Broncos.com)


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Denver Broncos

WR Javon Walker (WR) Knee Out
S Hamza Abdullah (Hip) Doubtful
RB Paul Smith (Neck) Questionable
CB Champ Bailey (Quadricep) Questionable
DT Antwon Burton (Back) Probable

Pittsburgh Steelers

TE Jerame Tuman (Back) Doubtful
CB Bryant McFadden (Ankle) Doubtful


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West W L T Pct PF PA Home Road Div Conf
Chiefs 3 3 0 .500 90 103 2-1-0 1-2-0 1-0-0 2-2
Chargers 3 3 0 .500 137 119 2-1-0 1-2-0 2-1-0 2-2
Broncos 2 3 0 .400 75 136 1-2-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 2-3
Raiders 2 3 0 .400 116 128 1-1-0 1-2-0 0-2-0 2-2



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"It all starts on third down, it all does, it affects everything,we haven't been very good at it, and that has been really hurting us."- Jim Bates

"I've always said playing on the third is for big boys, it's a big boy's down. It's all about getting it done and we haven't done as well as we should have been doing in these last few games."- Bill Johnson

It's really about execution and approach on third down. Teams have been running on us on third down because we have been giving up the run. If we stop the run better on first and second down, we'll be in better shape on third down. It's all about progression and execution. That's where we're failing."- Amon Gordon

"Some elite guys get injuries, we go through a lot of other stuff, and being a quarterback and hopefully one of the leaders on this team, I welcome the pressure."- Jay Cutler

"Jay never stresses out about anything, some quarterbacks in the huddle, you can see how they're stressing out and thinking too much. He comes in the huddle and it was in Buffalo, that third-and-23 or something like that. He came in the huddle and said, 'Let's see if this works.' He said it in a way that cracked everyone up". - Chris Myers

"Cutler's hand is always steady. No matter if he throws a pick or he throws a touchdown, he's the same. He shows a little excitement after a touchdown probably because we run up to him. But man, he's poised." - Brandon Marshall

[24champ]

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**2007-08** Regular Season Stats**

Top Offensive Players

QuarterBack
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Cutler|79.9 QB Rating| 1,132 Yds| 4 TD 6 INT Roethlisberger |99.2 QB Rating|1,013Yds| 9 TDs 3 INT

Running Backs
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Henry, 498 Yds| 1 TDs Parker, 512 Yds| 1 TD

Wide Reciever
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Marshall, 27 Receptions| 362 Yds| 2 TDs | Holmes, 14 Receptions| 298 Yds|3 TD

Tight End
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Graham 10 Receptions|78 Yds| 0 TDs Miller, 17 Receptions|241 Yds| 2 TDs

[24champ]

**2007-08 Regular Season Stats**

Top Defensive Players

Cornerback
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Bailey 33 Tackles| 1 INT Taylor 26 Tackles| 2 Int

Linebacker
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DJ Williams 42 Tackles| 1 sack Harrison 28 Tackles|2 sacks

Safety
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Ferguson, 36 Tackles| 0 INT Polamalu 12 Tackles| 2 INT|

Defensive Line
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Dumervil 12 Tackles| 4 sacks | Smith 14 Tackles| 1.5 Sacks

Top Kickers


Kickers
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Elam 9/12 |48 yds longest |Reed 9/9 |49 yds longest

[24champ]

Don't give up. ;D


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[Rocket 7]

Hey 24champ did that cute Mexican girl sit in the seats to the left of you seat there again?

[24champ]

Hey 24champ did that cute Mexican girl sit in the seats to the left of you seat there again?

Yeah...want me to give her your number next time I see her?:rofl:

[SoCalBronco]

Denver Broncos

WR Javon Walker (WR) Knee Out
S Hamza Abdullah (Hip) Doubtful
RB Paul Smith (Neck) Questionable
CB Champ Bailey (Quadricep) Questionable
DT Clayton Wendler (Vaginal Inflammation) Doubtful
DT Antwon Burton (Back) Probable



Man, I really hope Champ can play.

BTW, thanks against 24 for doing these every week for us.

[epicSocialism4tw]

Denver 57

Pittsburgh 3

[Rohirrim]

More "luck" for the Broncos. Steelers announced today that Hines Ward is ready to play. The guy misses two games and is expected to miss tomorrow, but lo and behold, he healed up faster than expected. Who cares? Broncos will still kick their asses.

[24champ]

Sunday: Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 39. Breezy, with a north northwest wind 8 to 11 mph increasing to between 20 and 23 mph. Winds could gust as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 9pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 24. North northwest wind between 8 and 13 mph.


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Lovely Conditions for the game.:~ohyah!:

[Kaylore]

I'm feelin' it! We can do it! We can beat the Steelers!

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[epicSocialism4tw]

I cant figure out how Steve Perry got that Barney Rubble shirt on after having his jeans vacuum sealed.

[24champ]

I'm feelin' it! We can do it! We can beat the Steelers!

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[dragondawg]

since the game in nationally televised, thank god there was no thread about the area tv coverage this week, well not that i saw one anyway

[Dagmar]

We. are. going. to. f#ck. The. Steelers. up.

[Popps]

We can beat this team if we limit mistakes. As cliche as that sounds, it's the friggin' truth. Quit turning the ball over and allowing 50 yard kickoff returns.

The Cardinals beat this team by just coming out and playing a complete game.
We've certainly got as good of personnel as Arizona.

**** doesn't get any easier from here. We need this game.

[BroncoSoja]

Your all on crack there is noway we can beat this team with what we are fielding this year. We will probably go down as one of the worst defense's in the history of the game this year.

Pitt 72

Denver 5


At this point I could careless about a win (which I doubt we can get) I just want to see this team play with some emotion and fire, if they can do that then I will be happy.

[TailgateNut]

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Lovely Conditions for the game.:~ohyah!:


No doubt! It's one of those Lightning/thunder/snow storms outside right now.

Perfect weather for a tailgater and game.

In the trenches, as they say!:~ohyah!:

[Octavias]

good luck broncos fans!

[Bronx33]

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[Bronx33]

Dang NFL today is ripping the bears defense...

[LetsRock]

We can beat this team if we limit mistakes. As cliche as that sounds, it's the friggin' truth. Quit turning the ball over and allowing 50 yard kickoff returns.

The Cardinals beat this team by just coming out and playing a complete game.
We've certainly got as good of personnel as Arizona.

**** doesn't get any easier from here. We need this game.

Keep thinking that donkeys. Even on your BEST day you will not come within 10 points of beating the Steelers tonight. The Steelers are a "Prime Time" franchise. They will show up on national TV.

[Bronx33]

Welcome to the sunlight steeler fan..

[bpc]

I expect it to be a competitive showing. I know Shanahan won't waive the white flag and Bates is a prideful dude, he's had to take all of the defensive woes on the chin. I expect to see a much different look and streak from our defense coming out this week. They've had two weeks to think about the beat down they took at the hands of SD at home and I just think we have more heart in the locker room than w're showing.

I predict Bronco wins every week but I don't know what to say with this one.

I just hope we leave it all on the field and we get better. This game will literally define the rest of the season.

[Dagmar]

No Champ. The guys on TV talking about the Pats vs Steelers. Long night ahead.

[Requiem]

Marcus Thomas to start in place of Amon Gordon. . . all of our rookies are active. Yeah!

[defenseman]

More "luck" for the Broncos. Steelers announced today that Hines Ward is ready to play. The guy misses two games and is expected to miss tomorrow, but lo and behold, he healed up faster than expected. Who cares? Broncos will still kick their asses.

LOL ...Baily is out....LOL Hilarious! The only a$$es I see getting kicked are the broncos butts. ........when it rains it pours sometimes..dman

*The ONLY GUY who has got a clue on how to no kidding TACKLE, and he's out? How does that affect our chances? ugh!~

[Hercules Rockefeller]

On the bus on my way to stadium, it is ****ing cold already. Gonna be a long night.

[Bronx33]

On the bus on my way to stadium, it is ****ing cold already. Gonna be a long night.


Drink plenty of antifreeze herc!

[Bronx33]

LOL ...Baily is out....LOL Hilarious! The only a$$es I see getting kicked are the broncos butts. ........when it rains it pours sometimes..dman

*The ONLY GUY who has got a clue on how to no kidding TACKLE, and he's out? How does that affect our chances? ugh!~


We got em right where we want them!

[Requiem]

It'll be interesting to see what happens to all the posters who are writing us off (and have been before this game) if we win tonight. Have a little faith guys. Of course I want a high draft pick, but come on, give support.

[Dagmar]

LOL ...Baily is out....LOL Hilarious! The only a$$es I see getting kicked are the broncos butts. ........when it rains it pours sometimes..dman

*The ONLY GUY who has got a clue on how to no kidding TACKLE, and he's out? How does that affect our chances? ugh!~

Learn to spell our players names, quit the retarded signing your name after each post (we know who posted, it says your name right there) and support your team. You are one of those guys who gets off on a bad season.

[Dagmar]

Ok that was funny. Henry has had a "smoking start" to his season. Next line, "ok, we inhale deeply..."

[go_broncos]

We will lose this game..

[oubronco]

We. are. going. to. f#ck. The. Steelers. up.

:militia:

[SDBroncos]

Please get a W Broncos !!! Go Broncos!

[eddie mac]

At least someone might try and pass the ball against us without Bailey in there. I'm hoping for blitzkreig. At least punish Big Ben.

Win or lose I just wanna see our guys show a bit of heart and some promise to go with it.

[Bronx33]

We are going to need some defensive points big time so heres to big ben laying an egg tonight i have offically put the hex on him.

[defenseman]

Learn to spell our players names, quit the retarded signing your name after each post (we know who posted, it says your name right there) and support your team. You are one of those guys who gets off on a bad season.

Get a freaking clue, get a freaking life, take a chill pill and stop telling others what they should or shouldn't be doing. Hilarious! That said, LOL quit being a wuss...DMAN

*Get a clue wuss boy, I don't let their winning or losing affect my day. There is a difference. I'll have fun whether they lay an egg or win the superbowl, there is nothing wrong with that, you only wish you could enjoy things like I do. That said, I hope they win. However, they in all likely hood won't. And, that means what to me? Not the end of the world by any means. They and we will get over it.

[Hercules Rockefeller]

1. It's definitely cold here.

2. I actually expected more Steelers fans. We'll see as the stadium fills in.

3. The game hasn't started yet and Steeler fan has come across as a bigger tool than Oakland and KC fan.

[cabronco]

With all the Bronco team problems & Pitts. been rolling, Steelers are still only favored by 4 1/2 pts. ? Quick get your bets in before they realize Champs not playing and jack it up to 24 1/2 ! :~ohyah!:

[FrontRowSeat1]

Oakland Fan is killing each other after the Chiefs beat em at home. Gooa be a very cold night at MHS

[Jens1893]

1. It's definitely cold here.

2. I actually expected more Steelers fans. We'll see as the stadium fills in.

3. The game hasn't started yet and Steeler fan has come across as a bigger tool than Oakland and KC fan.

typing on your cell?

[Requiem]

Stop fighting on the internet. How gay can you get?

[Rigs11]

Aren't they supposed to be honoring williams and nash tonight? Maybe that will light a fire under their butts. Cutler prove me wrong and show some heart!

[SDBroncos]

Stop fighting on the internet. How gay can you get?

Haha right on

[Sassy]

GO BRONCOS!!!

[oubronco]

let"s Get Fired Up Go Out There And Knock These Muddafugga"s Heads Off !!!!!

[7 4ever]

GO BRONCOS!!!

[The MVPlaya]

Let's Go Denver Broncos!!!!!!!

[BroncoSoja]

If the rumor is really true that we will not be using the "bates Defense" anymore this season then we might actually make a season of this after all.

God I hope its true... please oh please dear lord!

[eddie mac]

Nice start Sauerbrun. FFS

[SDBroncos]

wow thats a great start

[BigBad]

Nice start.

[Popps]

Great start special teams.

[eddie mac]

Nice coverage Lynch. INCOMPLETE

[ro_50]

Lol, nice start Sauerbrun :>

[eddie mac]

Holding on Pitt.

[eddie mac]

3rd and 7. Come on D

[broncosteven]

That was ugly

[ro_50]

Lord, this stinks.

[eddie mac]

ffs, Washington beats Ferguson for 40 yds

[AtlantaBronco]

Another 3rd down failure....!!

[BigBad]

WOW....Ferguson LOOK back!!

[broncosteven]

At least it wasn't 2nd and 33...

[broncosteven]

Anyone else feel this 3rd down = td?

[eddie mac]

3rd and 4. Come on D

[ro_50]

They can't ever get a third down stop.

[broncosteven]

Close enough

[SDBroncos]

Great!

[AtlantaBronco]

Yet another 3rd down failure. So much for the bye week.

[broncosteven]

Lynch looks good

[eddie mac]

Damn Miller with the 1st

Nice stuff of Parker at the 2

[BigBad]

It is official the mile high home field advantage is gone. And so am I. No more rubbing it in tonight.

[Bronx33]

ffs, Washington beats Ferguson for 40 yds


It floated for ten freaking minutes too..

[broncosteven]

they are tough on 1st and 2nd downs again. At least they came out with some heart.

[oubronco]

Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrgh Come On !!!

[Bronx33]

It is official the mile high home field advantage is gone. And so am I. No more rubbing it in tonight.




What's the matter you scared? :kiss:

[eddie mac]

TD Miller

In a hole already

[Bronx33]

Well that was easy...

[ro_50]

This "D" is one of the worst in the NFL -- PERIOD.

They just flat out stink.

[go_broncos]

We Suck.............................................. .

[SDBroncos]

Well that sucked lets go O answer

[Octavias]

miller is he most underrated te in the league

[AtlantaBronco]

Down 7 and haven't even got an offensive play yet. Seems like a old times.

[oubronco]

That Was Too Fuggan Easy Do These Guys Have Any Heart They Need To Get Mad Cause By God I Am !!!

[NYBronco]

Thanks Sauerbrun for giving the Steelers a short field for a 60 yd TD drive.

[go_broncos]

Why even play the game...F.k

[cabronco]

Quit picking on Gold dammit ! Rothlesfocker

[broncosteven]

Come on Cutler, time to shine.

[eddie mac]

Blame Sauerpuss for that one. Terrible way to start the game with a lameass kick like that.

[ro_50]

They sure made it look easy -- man alive this defense is one of the worst I've seen in a long, long time.

[BroncoSoja]

Even though they scored seven I thought our defense looked pretty decent for the most part.. But just like always they are screwed over by the freaking speical Ed teams.

Oh well now its up to the offense to respond.

[Octavias]

on that 40 yarder there was no coverage on the entire right side of the field, thats why he could float that

[go_broncos]

Even if Steelers starts at 1 yard line..it doesn't matter..

[cabronco]

3rd downs & S/T's kill us every time

[7 4ever]

Ok, let's respond with 7, let's go O!

[NYBronco]

Jay needs to answer that score with a TD drive.

[eddie mac]

The only reason the drive stayed alive was cos Ben got lucky on a floater to Washington. Wind blew that right into his hands.

Young to the 31. Nice return

[oubronco]

well helll they blitzed everybody and didn't even touch rothenbanger

[eddie mac]

There's the Scheff, 1st down

[broncosteven]

Hey A Pass over 10 yards!

Nice play!

[lex]

Yeah, Sheffler!!!

[NYBronco]

Cutlet to Scheff a great combination

[eddie mac]

Travis for 4

[Bronx33]

A pass to TE WTF ?

[broncosteven]

Nice play CUTLER!

[eddie mac]

Stokes for the 1st

[Bronx33]

Cutler rolling out/boot WTF?

[oubronco]

Charge

[broncosteven]

Lets get 7 cutler!

[eddie mac]

Scheff for 2

[NYBronco]

Need to throw it in the endzone from here.

[Bronx33]

Shahahan letting cutler throw two times in a row WTF?

[broncosteven]

Henry was smoking on that run!

[Bronx33]

We need 7 NOT 3

[eddie mac]

Nice run Travis, 1st down

[go_broncos]

We are in our favourite red zone..

[spdirty]

red zone...we're screwed

[NYBronco]

Red Zone panic time

[eddie mac]

Huge 3rd and 7

[go_broncos]

Man..our offense sucks in red zone

[Bronx33]

2 Runs In A Row!!!! Wtf!

[eddie mac]

TD Stokes

[SDBroncos]

hell yeah a TD

[ro_50]

TD nice start!!!!!

[Bronx33]

Td ! Stokley!!

[spdirty]

all right!

[7 4ever]

Awesome, TD BRONCOS!!!!

[broncosteven]

So that is what a freaking TD looks like!

Nice drive Cuter!

[NYBronco]

Great offensive call yea baby a score

[oubronco]

Comeon Defense

[lex]

TD Stokley!!! Its going to be hard going up the middle. Meyers on Hampton doesnt look good.

[eddie mac]

We came to play tonight. Whoot

[Bronx33]

Ok now if the D can tighten up!

[broncosteven]

That was a sweet pass!

[Broncos_OTM]

nice catch stokes! to me it feels like this team is playing with heart already. lets turn it up boys

[LetsRock]

The gift TD is on the books. Time for the LeBeau to put the clamps down on Cutler. Go Steelers!

[AtlantaBronco]

Big series for the defense here.

[Broncos_OTM]

is this the game that our O figures it all out i sure hope so

[NYBronco]

Hope this motivates the D, something has to light a fire in their ass.

[eddie mac]

That all started from a decent KR from Selvin.

[bronco militia]

nice play..thanks for blitzing pittsburgh

[LetsRock]

Blow outs are bad for ratings. NBC told the Steelers to keep it close during prime time hours.

[Broncos_OTM]

The gift TD is on the books. Time for the LeBeau to put the clamps down on Cutler. Go Steelers!
you can already thank the wind and a horrible kick off as sgifts thats the last of em

[BroncoSoja]

This team looks pumped.. Probably because they ditched the "Bates system" rofl.

Atleast it looks like they ditched it. Defense was looking good to me even though they gave up the TD.

[broncosteven]

Nice Lick!

[eddie mac]

What a deck at the 22.

Winborn. Come on

[NYBronco]

Whoa great special teams play on the KO.

[broncosteven]

Lets go D! Make a play.

[spdirty]

yeah Winborn! Usually I hate ST celebrations after a tackle but take a bow there!

[cabronco]

SOB a TD and a hard S/t's hit...I like it , lets keep up the tempo D !

[oubronco]

Woooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

[lex]

Where have you been Winborn!!! Put him in the the regular lineup!

[eddie mac]

Blow outs are bad for ratings. NBC told the Steelers to keep it close during prime time hours.

Get off your knees.

[Broncos_OTM]

Did enver change its Defensive system over the Bye?

[eddie mac]

Parker for 7.

[ro_50]

I swear, this run D stinks. Is Bates sleeping on the sidelines?

[broncosteven]

Oh well...

[eddie mac]

ffs Bly, that should've been a pick

[broncosteven]

Bly is so great that INT will not hurt us!

[NYBronco]

The pick would have been nice.

[cabronco]

dang Bly dont get much easier

[spdirty]

was that Thomas that got the penetration?

[eddie mac]

We're getting pressure up the middle from Thomas

Punt time fuggers

[SDBroncos]

Holy crap a 3 and out

[Broncos_OTM]

nice finally

[broncosteven]

Is That A 3 And Out?

[NYBronco]

What a three and out...

[lex]

We caught a break with that drop.

[eddie mac]

Martinez had room to run there.

[ro_50]

Why didnt Martinez return that, well at least he caught it :>

[spdirty]

3 and out...nice!

[AtlantaBronco]

Fair catch? WHY??!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[oubronco]

nice to see lynch on the sidelines talkin to the defense

[NYBronco]

At least we didn't call a fair catch inside the ten. It's the little things that count.

[spdirty]

Why didnt Martinez return that, well at least he caught it :>

baby steps.;D

[Broncos_OTM]

Im so happy denver is playing great so far but it is a four quarter game. we still need to stop the run better. looks as though pitt wants to pass why i dont know

[eddie mac]

Dont go soft now on offense Shanny, let the kid beat these fuggers. They haven't faced a decent QB yet.

[cabronco]

Scheff almost with another punt block . Good sign

[oubronco]

R.i.p Boys

[eddie mac]

Im so happy denver is playing great so far but it is a four quarter game. we still need to stop the run better. looks as though pitt wants to pass why i dont know

Cos they think they can utilise the 8 in the box to their advantage through the air.

[eddie mac]

Damn falsie.

[NYBronco]

Throw the bomb here Jay screw the red zone panic attack.

[eddie mac]

3rd and 12.

[eddie mac]

1st to Stokes

[Broncos_OTM]

stoke is clutch!!

[broncosteven]

Good to see they are not afraid to let Cutler throw tonight!

Unleash the CUTLER!

[spdirty]

all right Stokley!

[oubronco]

whos #73 he got owned

[NYBronco]

Great protection...

[broncosteven]

Whew!

[Bronx33]

hold on to that ball henry!

[eddie mac]

phew Travis lost the ball but recovered it.

BTW Pass protection has been excellent thus far

[spdirty]

damnit Henry!!! Hold on to it! Oh Aaron Smith is out cool.

[ro_50]

Wow, did they just say NICK EASON?

There's a Nick Eason sighthing.

[Bronx33]

Cutler need to work on this accuracy on the long ball..

[cabronco]

Thats Ok stretch the field

[eddie mac]

Scheff stopped short of the 1st

[NYBronco]

Wasted throw...

[ro_50]

Crap, I hate those underneath drag routes that dont even cover the first down marker, at least they got a couple of first downs.

[eddie mac]

Steelers at the 12.

[broncosteven]

About time Sourbum does something right.

Hold them again D!

[spdirty]

nice punt

[NYBronco]

Don't let them out of the hole...

[cabronco]

way to hustle Elvis

[lex]

Wow, Dumervil did the LBs job. Nice play by him.

[Broncos_OTM]

way to go bly

[eddie mac]

Intercepted Bly

[spdirty]

yeah Bly!!!

[SDBroncos]

Hell yeah INT

[Bronx33]

picked!

[NYBronco]

Yea baby a pick... Lets go Jay

[ro_50]

Bly, good coverage and good INT. I hope he's ok.

[broncosteven]

Nice! Finally a Turnover, when was the last one the D forced?

[SDBroncos]

Damnit dont be hurt Bly please!

[spdirty]

wind knocked out of him

[Broncos_OTM]

Come on O show that fire as you did on the first drive

[Bronx33]

I think he just landed on the ball..

[cabronco]

Shut the F up Madden, obviously he was hurt is why he didnt get up to run you idiot

[lex]

Bly, good coverage and good INT. I hope he's ok.

Looks like the wind was knocked out of him.

[eddie mac]

He better be alright.

[eddie mac]

Stokes again for the 1st

[cabronco]

Stooooooooooooooooooooooooooookley

[NYBronco]

Good throw beyond the sticks on 2nd down..

[broncosteven]

About time they actually use all those plays we have heard they can use now that Cutler is starting.

[lex]

Looks like the wind was knocked out of him.

Looks like I was wrong.

[spdirty]

nice play Jay

[eddie mac]

Nice throw Jay under a blitz, Clark with the catch

[NYBronco]

Were still in it after one quarter...

[go_broncos]

Were still in it after one quarter...

LOL

[lex]

Nice throw Jay under a blitz, Clark with the catch

Does anyone else think Clark could have gained more yards if he would have went wide away from the LB?

[NYBronco]

About time they actually use all those plays we have heard they can use now that Cutler is starting.

I've noticed that also... imagine what they will show if we can get and maintain a lead.

[OrangeDoofus]

We'd have 21 points right now if the Steelers weren't so damn good at tackling. Credit where credit's due.

EDIT: Well, after the INT I guess I have to take that back.

[Ratboy]

We actually look like a team who wants to win.. [shocked]

[spdirty]

stupid

[eddie mac]

Pick in the endzone.

[SDBroncos]

DAMNIT double coverage come on!

[broncosteven]

Now Cutler should know what double coverage looks like...

[ro_50]

Uggggghhhh -- Can He Go One Game W/o Throwing A Interception, Lord Almighty.

[Ratboy]

I spoke too soon..

[Broncos_OTM]

that was a horrible decision on that pass

[eddie mac]

Marshall aint no Moss

[cabronco]

ill advised forced throw for the pick

[broncosteven]

Once again we get no points off turnovers.

[ro_50]

Just god awful, I know he's young but damn, go a game w/o throwing an INT.

[BigBad]

Cutler....MVP!

[oubronco]

no need for that shiiiiiiit

[lex]

Whatever. We need to keep passing though. Jay needs to make these throws to learn his limits.

[eddie mac]

There's are great run D. Parker for 26.