Official Broncos @ San Diego Game Thread 12/24/07

[24champ]

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San Diego Chargers (9-5) 2007 AFC West Champs (http://www.chargers.com/)
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Game Time:6:00 PM MST
Location: Qualcomm Stadium|San Diego,CA
Forecast at Kickoff:Sunny, clear skies|64 Degrees
TV Broadcast: ESPN| Kornhole and the crew|
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Line: Denver 1 O/U 43

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The Broncos' defeat in Houston coupled with wins by San Diego and Cleveland on Sunday eliminated them from postseason play. Denver still has a chance to set a franchise record by posting at least a .500 record for the eighth consecutive season, which would be the longest active streak in the NFL, should it win its remaining two games.

Monday's game marks Denver's road finale as well as its last divisional game of the season. The Broncos have won their last three regular season road finales and with a victory can finish the season with a winning record (4-2) in AFC West play for the seventh time since 1995.


With an appearance against the Chargers, Broncos kicker Jason Elam will play in his 235th career regular-season game and pass John Elway for the most games played in club history. Elam enters Monday's game having made his last 12 field goal attempts, the fourth-longest streak in team annals, and set an NFL record this year by totaling the 15th 100-point season (103 pts.) of his career.

Denver Mike Shanahan is 19-9 (.679) against the Chargers for his career and with a win Monday can become the only active head coach with 20 regular-season wins against two teams (20 vs. Oakland)

The Broncos play on Christmas Eve for the third consecutive season Monday and are 4-3 all-time on the date, including wins in each of their last three such games.

QB Jay Cutler (3,096) gave Denver its 19th all-time 3,000-yard passing season last week, and the second-year player is fifth in the league in yards per pass attempt (7.78) and 10th in overall passing yards... Cutler's 90.8 passer rating projects to be the fifth best by a Bronco for a season in club history while his 64.6 completion percentage is set to rank second in team annals

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Denver Broncos

Ian Gold LB Knee Did Not Participate In Practice Doubtful

Daniel Graham TE Ankle Did Not Participate In Practice Questionable

Brandon Stokley WR Knee Limited Participation in Practice Questionable

John Engelberger DE Shoulder Full Participation in Practice Probable

Chris Myers C Ankle Full Participation in Practice Probable

Javon Walker WR Knee Full Participation in Practice Probable


San Diego Chargers

Lorenzo Neal RB Fibula Out (Definitely Will Not Play) Out

Luis Castillo DE Ankle Limited Participation in Practice Questionable

Shawne Merriman LB Knee Limited Participation in Practice Questionable

Michael Turner RB Shoulder Limited Participation in Practice Questionable

Philip Rivers QB Knee Limited Participation in Practice Probable

All injuries as of 12/24 per nfl.com

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"It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure that one out,If it's broke, fix it." - Foxworth on the defense.

"Jim Bates can coach football,His resume speaks for itself. We struggled playing the scheme he's accustomed to. You can argue whether we did much better since we went another way. But I think a lot of things go into what happened."-John Lynch

"It was my goal this year not to miss any games,That didn't happen, but I want to get as many games as possible in. We work all year for 16 games, so I want to play in as many as I can." -Brandon Stokely

"It goes with the territory,That's just what a center does. You have to lead. You have to do what it takes." -Chris Myers

[24champ]

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

Top Offensive Players

QuarterBack
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Cutler|90.8 QB Rating|3,096Yds| 18TD 12 INT Rivers|80.0 QB Rating|2,828Yds| 18 TDs 15 INT

Running Backs
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Henry, 680 Yds| 4 TDs Tomlinson, 1,311 Yds| 14 TD

Wide Reciever
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Marshall, 86 Receptions| 1,136 Yds | 6 TDs | Jackson, 35 Receptions| 564 Yds|3 TD

Tight End
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Scheffler 40 Receptions|460 Yds| 4 TDs Gates, 68 Receptions|898 Yds| 9 TDs

[24champ]

**2007-08 Regular Season Stats**

Top Defensive Players

Cornerback
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Bailey 70 Tackles| 3 INT Cromartie 33 Tackles| 10 Int

Linebacker
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DJ Williams 121 Tackles| 1 sack Roidboy 63 Tackles|11.5 sacks

Safety
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Abdullah, 44 Tackles| 2 FF Hart 73 Tackles| 4 INT|

Defensive Line
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Dumervil 34 Tackles|11 sacks |Olshansky 44 Tackles|2.5 Sacks

Top Kickers


Kickers
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Elam 24/28 |50 yds longest |Kaeding 18/21 |51 yds longest

[24champ]

Merry Christmas to everyone, I hope you enjoy your time with your families as I will. :wave:


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[broncocalijohn]

Nice sig 24CB. Now only if you were a SC fan, this wouldnt have happened. Nice thread and have a great Christmas. Hope we can root one on in San Diego. Here is to a little stocking stuffer on Monday.

[penguintheory]

*cringe*

[elsid13]

Postive two weeks to end the season and carry us into next year.

[SDBroncos]

Happy Holidays everyone!
GO BRONCOS!

[Dagmar]

'bout time!! Cheers Champ!

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[BroncoMatt]

I like this official game thread format and I would hate to ever take a freakin texan over an fellow Californian but I wonder if part of our lousy season has been because Alex hasn't been starting the game thread. Gameday karma stuff if you believe in that sort of thing.

[Goobzilla]

Who's inactive tonight?

Stokely and ....

[ward63]

There’ll be no Brandon Stokley or Ian Gold tonight, but Daniel Graham is among the Broncos’ 45 active players.
Graham, who was listed as questionable, was seen testing out his sprained ankle about three hours before kickoff and will be in uniform just 11 days after suffering the high-ankle sprain at Houston on Dec. 13.
Joining Stokley and Gold on the sidelines will be wide receiver Taylor Jacobs, fullback Mike Bell, guard Isaac Snell and defensive ends Larry Birdine and Paul Carrington. Darrell Hackney is inactive, but in uniform as the No. 3 quarterback.
Matt Prater will make his Denver debut, as will safety Roderick Rogers, who was called up from the practice squad last week.
For San Diego, the following players are inactive: Charlie Whitehurst (third QB), Paul Oliver, Lorenzo Neal, Anthony Waters, Roman Oben, Jamal Williams, Malcolm Floyd and Scott Chandler.
Off to to the field, but before I go, some odd press-box sights from the open-air setup here at Qualcomm Stadium …
There’s a guy in a Santa Claus suit eating dinner in the row behind me. Mercifully — and for the sake of decorum and hygiene — he removed his beard before consuming his victuals. He looks about like Seinfeld’s Kramer as Santa Claus — quite trim and a tad unkempt, in no way looking the part. If he was sprouting anti-capitalist propaganda and explaining the absence of delicatessens under Communist rule, he’d perfectly mimic Kramer. … There’s a baby-changing station in the men’s room here in the press box. I reckon that legally such setups have to be in place at all lavoratorical facilities in municpally-funded stadiums, but the next infant I see carried through a press box will be the first.

[Goobzilla]

Why doesn't Shanny just cut Mike Bell and get it over with?

[summerdenver]

Happy holidays to everyone. Go Broncos.

[Goobzilla]

Norv "The Beanbag" Turner. I love it!!!

[baja]

<b>Champ 24 I would like to thank you for these great Game Day threads</b>

[Goobzilla]

Man this season has gone by fast, even with as much as we've sucked I'll be sad to see it end.

[Goobzilla]

He really didn't just say Hannah Montana did he?

[Goobzilla]

Let's go Broncos!!!

[Goobzilla]

Martinez will hear about getting tackled by the kicker tomorrow!

[Goobzilla]

Goob's all alone in the game thread, look out!

Woooo, in the Red Zone already. So far so good.

[SureShot]

Nice catch Scheff!

[Goobzilla]

Well, that sucked.

[penguintheory]

Ugh

[Goobzilla]

Come on Lynch!!

[cabronco]

So far Webster , Abdullah finding it hard to tackle the ball carrier. Shocker

[Broncos_OTM]

i love the energy tonight. punch em in the mouth boys

[cabronco]

WTG Bly !!!!

[Broncos_OTM]

thats alright make em take three all night.

[Broncos_OTM]

Is LT gonna cry allnight. maybe we should get him his wobbie

[SureShot]

I like the attitude!

[SureShot]

So far Webster , Abdullah finding it hard to tackle the ball carrier. Shocker

They look lost out there! We have to get a real safety!

[cabronco]

At least something encouraging ...the two kick off returns were pretty decent, and with no flags. Just hope we dont have to do those alot tonight...: )

[SJ Bronco]

I like the attitude!

I hate the announcers...I should say announcer. I hate MNF these days. I spend so much time getting pissed off an kornholer that I miss the game. He make dennis miller look like Al Micheals

[SureShot]

Its good to have DG back.

[cabronco]

Throw it down the field !

[SJ Bronco]

Is LT gonna cry allnight. maybe we should get him his wobbie

Is it just me, or has LT been a big baby all season this year? Is his real personality comming out or is the pressure getting to him?

[SJ Bronco]

our O-line has been garbage this year, I feel like the raider fans right now

[Broncos_OTM]

looks like Selvin is running with a little more power tonight

[cabronco]

18 yard punt ....why did we sign Ernster for, this crap..jeez

[SJ Bronco]

I want kubiak back. I hate the play calling right now

[davidtkd]

18 yards? wow. Merry Christmas....

[Broncos_OTM]

Is it just me, or has LT been a big baby all season this year? Is his real personality comming out or is the pressure getting to him?

Usually the more a person is under the limelight the more pressure. seems like the more we see people crack. and yes he is a whiney little baby

[SJ Bronco]

We might want to think about investing in a decent punter this year. We already had one game lost by our punter, are we going for two?

[SureShot]

Its good to have you back Paul. Shank you very much.

[Meck77]

that's just pathetic

[summerdenver]

our O-line has been garbage this year, I feel like the raider fans right now

IMO no oline (yes not even NE) can block everyone when other team blitzes. In that situation you need the QB to identify the pressure and hotread and get rid of the ball quickly. I don't think cutler can do that now. I have seen this in chi game also. Once he starts hitting the hot reads, teams will be forced to backoff. Hoefully he can take that step next year.

[NASurfer]

Nice punt there Ernster.... Good thing Sauerbrun ruined his career for $8.35.

[go_broncos]

Horrible Punt......

[SJ Bronco]

Usually the more a person is under the limelight the more pressure. seems like the more we see people crack. and yes he is a whiney little baby

I used to think he was classy, but he's starting to act like Kobe Bryant. What a f-Uhh tard

[penguintheory]

i hate this squad

[Broncos_OTM]

where are all the broncos fans tonight. ... also looks like crowder is losing alot of PT and Harris is getting more on D

[SureShot]

How can you not respect LT?

[SJ Bronco]

IMO no oline (yes not even NE) can block everyone when other team blitzes. In that situation you need the QB to identify the pressure and hotread and get rid of the ball quickly. I don't think cutler can do that now. I have seen this in chi game also. Once he starts hitting the hot reads, teams will be forced to backoff. Hoefully he can take that step next year.

Not true, and Im not just talking about pass blocking, the run blocking has been bad, and the blitz pick-up is horrible, you don't have to pick up everyone on a blitz to give your QB more time. As a former Center and current line coach I see lots of problems up front. I don't think we have the proper guys in the proper spots. Injurys havn't helped

[Meck77]

Foxworth couldn't even stop LT if it was two hand touch.

[go_broncos]

All Talk........no Talent In This Team

[cabronco]

I'd hate to play the Dolphins right now...

[-Slap-]

Can somebody please slap Kornheiser in the head?

This knucklehead is going to spend his final MNF game insisting nobody has ever heard of LaDanian Tomlinson.

[SJ Bronco]

How can you not respect LT?

Im telling you, I did. ALOT before this season, but he's been kinda whiny this year, and throwing his coach under the bus, and gripping at his teammates, I don't know, all I'm saying that as an old school football guy, Im recalling the jury on his "class" thats all

[Orange_Beard]

great run

[SJ Bronco]

Can somebody please slap Kornheiser in the head?

This knucklehead is going to spend his final MNF game insisting nobody has ever heard of LaDanian Tomlinson.

I was just screaming the same thing at my TV. Im glad im not the only one that he's annoying. I was starting to think It was me.

[summerdenver]

Not true, and Im not just talking about pass blocking, the run blocking has been bad, and the blitz pick-up is horrible, you don't have to pick up everyone on a blitz to give your QB more time. As a former Center and current line coach I see lots of problems up front. I don't think we have the proper guys in the proper spots. Injurys havn't helped

I have been following the game only for the last 4 years and never played the game. You obviously have more knowledge of the game and know better than me. Hopefully we can fix the OL next year.

[SJ Bronco]

I'd hate to play the Dolphins right now...

I was just giving a long diatribe to my not listening friends just yesterday. Thank god for college football or I'd have nothing this year. Hail stanford, Hail

[NYBronco]

Get rid of henry

[NASurfer]

Cutler should have identified that blitz...

Nice 3rd down conversion on the very next play.

[SureShot]

Scheff is going to be a good one.

[SJ Bronco]

I have been following the game only for the last 4 years and never played the game. You obviously have more knowledge of the game and know better than me. Hopefully we can fix the OL next year.

I don't want to come off as a know it all, your right in one aspect, Jake needs to get his head into his hot reads and stop letting the blitz make him do stupid things

[cabronco]

It amazes me how this Broncos team makes the opposing teams look like world beaters .

[SureShot]

Can somebody please slap Kornheiser in the head?

This knucklehead is going to spend his final MNF game insisting nobody has ever heard of LaDanian Tomlinson.

I know who Tiki Barber is, but who is this Ladanian Tomlinson?

[SJ Bronco]

Get rid of henry

Im sure you and I arn't the only ones with that on there minds. Shanny has been showing that hand for the past two weeks

[SJ Bronco]

I know who Tiki Barber is, but who is this Ladanian Tomlinson?

Hilarious!

[NYBronco]

It amazes me how this Broncos team makes the opposing teams look like world beaters .

Chargers aren't going far in the playoffs.

[summerdenver]

I don't want to come off as a know it all, your right in one aspect, Jake needs to get his head into his hot reads and stop letting the blitz make him do stupid things

Not atall buddy. I am from india and only started following the game after I came to US. One of the reasons why i come here is to have discussions with knowledgeable fane and learn more about the game.

[NASurfer]

Chargers aren't going far in the playoffs.

a one and done sure would be nice ROFL!


****. another sack on Cutler.

[Orange_Beard]

Nice blocking

[SureShot]

Cutler is going to get killed tonight.

[NYBronco]

Two Olinemen can't stop Castille...

[AtlantaBronco]

Add a new O-line to the draft list.

[go_broncos]

Look for SD ..to score a TD..they will drive 99 yards..

[-Slap-]

We should use both first day picks on offensive tackles. This line is absolutely ridiculous. We're going to turn Jay Cutler into David Carr if we go another year or two like this.

[Bronco X]

The Broncos are truly nothing more than a punching bag for the Chargers. It's pathetic. They can't even put up a fight.

That being said, this does not give value to the lives of the inevitable legion of Charger trolls that will descend upon us...

[davidtkd]

Here it is Foneco Eve and I am watching this drek...

[cabronco]

If this isnt an indication that the Broncos need to draft O-line & D-line...I dont know what is. Mix in a LB while you're at it.

[2KBack]

We should use both first day picks on offensive tackles. This line is absolutely ridiculous. We're going to turn Jay Cutler into David Carr if we go another year or two like this.

it seems like the playcalling is annoyingly slow developing as well. Terrible gameplan vs a high pressure defense.

[SJ Bronco]

Not atall buddy. I am from india and only started following the game after I came to US. One of the reasons why i come here is to have discussions with knowledgeable fane and learn more about the game.

The more football fans the better:thumbs:

[SureShot]

We should use both first day picks on offensive tackles. This line is absolutely ridiculous. We're going to turn Jay Cutler into David Carr if we go another year or two like this.


Agreed.

[NYBronco]

Champ...

[Bronco Yoda]

nice ST punt and coverage.

Come on Safety!

[go_broncos]

haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa...WE ARE PATHETIC..

[NASurfer]

it seems like the playcalling is annoyingly slow developing as well. Terrible gameplan vs a high pressure defense.
No doubt. Chargers will bring the heat in obvious passing situations. Cutler better get used to getting rid of the ball quickly.

[cabronco]

nice job defense...not

[Orange_Beard]

We are better on 3rd and short then 3rd and long.

[AtlantaBronco]

Another 1st down allowed on 3rd down. Geeezzzz the D can't get off the field!

[NYBronco]

No doubt. Chargers will bring the heat in obvious passing situations. Cutler better get used to getting rid of the ball quickly.

Cutler needs to tuck it away and run through the gaps down field a few times.

[SJ Bronco]

Agreed.

Double agreed, Micheal Oar Old miss

[Orange_Beard]

The tackle jumped on that play

[go_broncos]

Man..This team is lost...

[SJ Bronco]

maybe an tougher inside linebacker might be on that draft list too

[SureShot]

Any chance we stop them on 3rd and long?

[go_broncos]

We will allow them to have a first down..

This team will certainly lose against Dolphins also..

[NYBronco]

Please make a stop and force them to punt on 4th down.

[go_broncos]

Any chance we stop them on 3rd and long?

No.....

[penguintheory]

I was just giving a long diatribe to my not listening friends just yesterday. Thank god for college football or I'd have nothing this year. Hail stanford, Hail

Word.

[summerdenver]

Rivers seemed to panic when he does not have a good packet. You don't have to get to him and just force the Ol on the back foot and his mechanics go awry and he seemed to start throwing floaters. How come our Def doesn't know this?

[-Slap-]

Here it is Foneco Eve and I am watching this drek...

Careful. Foneco might sue you like Chuck Norris.

[SureShot]

Thanks Phillip.

[Orange_Beard]

wow, a stop

[NYBronco]

Crazy laying on the ground sack

[-Slap-]

He's no star, but I love this Mallard kid.

[NYBronco]

Time for Jay to go the distance.

[Orange_Beard]

jesus.

[AtlantaBronco]

Hope Culter has good health insurance playing behind this line.

[go_broncos]

Cutler plays horrible against Chargers..

[SureShot]

Are we going to need to put 3 TEs in to block?

[summerdenver]

I like this TO. Momentum is totally with them.

[cabronco]

Shanahan pull Graham out of the game and seat him on the bench, he's going to get Cutler killed !

[NYBronco]

They will be pinning their ears back.

[BlaK-Argentina]

Cutler plays horrible against Chargers..

No offense, but... are you blind? No one can play behind that line.

[cabronco]

Cutler plays horrible against Chargers..

It doesnt help to have a piss poor O-line.

[Orange_Beard]

Shanahan pull Graham out of the game and seat him on the bench, he's going to get Cutler killed !

Why is the TE trying to block an end 1 on 1?

[SonOfLe-loLang]

Seriously, max protect please

[davidtkd]

Careful. Foneco might sue you like Chuck Norris.

I would take Chuck Norris and slap him in the face with Foneco.

[summerdenver]

Are we going to need to put 3 TEs in to block?

Honest question. I am not an expert but should the QB have audibled the play to the other side in this instance?

[Goobzilla]

Worst Monday Night Foneco Ever.

[cabronco]

STFU Kornholio . someone needs to put you back in the closet.

[NYBronco]

Nice shank Ernie

[AtlantaBronco]

JUDAS PRIEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kick the damn ball!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Goobzilla]

Beg Sauerbraun to come back. NOW!!!!

[go_broncos]

No offense, but... are you blind? No one can play behind that line.

I am just saying..Somehow..he plays real bad ..and Rivers plays well..


HAAAAAAAAAAAA...nice punt..buddy

[SJ Bronco]

The pass blocking is HORRIBLE. Simple stunts, the center isn't making his check downs. BUT, using the TE as an extra blocker has just about NEVER worked in NFL football

[SonOfLe-loLang]

Ernster really is taking advantage of this opportunity

[NASurfer]

Another shank by Ernster.... been that kind of year huh?

[SureShot]

Jesus Paul!

[davidtkd]

Dear Santa, please bring me the following:
an OL
a DL
a MLB
a Punter

[SonOfLe-loLang]

I guess Ernster didnt have time to practice in between shifts at burger king

[SureShot]

Honest question. I am not an expert but should the QB have audibled the play to the other side in this instance?


In that instance I would audible to a QB kneel down.

[Bronco Yoda]

I just love our blocking. Wow!

[cabronco]

Why is the TE trying to block an end 1 on 1?

I dont know. Al I do know is Graham was brought in due to his blocking skills, which absolutely has sucked out loud tonight .

[Meck77]

It was clear to me Ernster sucked back in training camp a few years ago. The dude couldn't kick then and he can't kick now. I really dont' know what Shanny was thinking on this one.

[NYBronco]

Champ

[broncogary]

I can't decide who is worse, Ernster or our OL.

[SureShot]

Can Hamza tackle anyone?

[AtlantaBronco]

That was ugly. All the D going in the wrong direction. They are just guessing out there.

[Bronco X]

Cutler plays horrible against Chargers..

I'm probably the 20th person to jump on you about this by now, but you don't understand the game if you think a QB could play well under this kind of duress...

[Orange_Beard]

I know he has a bum ankle.

It will work against average DE's, not all-pro's

[KipCorrington25]

Paging Mr. Knorr, Mr. Micah Knorr to a white paging telephone...

[Bronco Yoda]

Gotta love our punting...

Sweet!

[go_broncos]

SD will score 40 points again..

[Orange_Beard]

It was clear to me Ernster sucked back in training camp a few years ago. The dude couldn't kick then and he can't kick now. I really dont' know what Shanny was thinking on this one.

The funny think is, if he would have been kicking against the Bears we would have won the game.

[cabronco]

Hold them to a F/G !!!

[NYBronco]

Go for it Boltheads

[cabronco]

Winborn playing well so far..

[SonOfLe-loLang]

Why have we only been rushing three?

[davidtkd]

The funny think is, if he would have been kicking against the Bears we would have won the game.

Oh now that's just sad.

[SonOfLe-loLang]

HAHAHAH true though

[AtlantaBronco]

No more punts. Just go for it. No playoffs; got nothing to lose.

[SureShot]

The funny think is, if he would have been kicking against the Bears we would have won the game.

Ouch.

[Orange_Beard]

His punts are "unreturnable"

[2KBack]

No more punts. Just go for it. No playoffs; got nothing to lose.

I agree. If it's going to be a laugher, at least make it a fun one

[summerdenver]

His punts are "unreturnable"

LOL

[SureShot]

Is Scheffler our new deep threat?

[Orange_Beard]

Big hit 56.

[go_broncos]

I don't fault our defense..

You need to score some points..

[Bronco Yoda]

we got 'em right where we want them now...

[2KBack]

I know some of it is pass rush, but Cutler is amazing inaccurate tonight, every pass is either way off or is taking amazing adjustment by the recievers

[NYBronco]

Cut had room to run on that play.

[SureShot]

**** you cornhieser

[NASurfer]

That was a freaking mess...

[davidtkd]

oh someone please shut kornholio up! please? Pretty please?

[Orange_Beard]

The truth hurts.

[Goobzilla]

I don't fault our defense..

You need to score some points..

They also need to tackle. There's plenty of blame to go around, enough for both Offense and the Defense.

[2KBack]

you know what would be really cool to see in this game? A San Diego punt.

[Orange_Beard]

Our O and D lines are 2 of the worst in the league.

[Goobzilla]

What the Foneco has happened to this team?

[summerdenver]

One of the things i don't like is - our corners give too much cushion no matter what is the situation. May be thats why we don't do well on passes to RBs and dump offs.

[SureShot]

Lack of talent.

[cabronco]

Is Scheffler our new deep threat?

Yes. Even if he's double covered.

[NYBronco]

What the Foneco has happened to this team?

Norv Turner is a genius.

[2KBack]

playing Denver has got to be really fun for an opposing offense. They aren't only soft, but they make you look like a Hall of Famer

[summerdenver]

I have not seen Rivers throw a decent pass when there is pressure.

[Orange_Beard]

Phillip sure looks awkward.

[Meck77]

Who gives a rats ass about Kobe! I'm putting KOA back on. There is a slight delay on ESPN but it's better than listening to these fools.

[yavoon]

will phillip rivers ever unsuck himself as a qb? how about some real throwing mechanics?

[SureShot]

Mallard is having a good game.

[NYBronco]

Another good stop by Mallard

[SureShot]

What the Foneco?

[Orange_Beard]

3rd and long is almost a sure 1st down.

[2KBack]

Bly Is Terrible

[Bronco Yoda]

ok, it's time to read the night before christmas to the fam...

everyone curl-up next to the fire and listen in.

...no burping or farting please until it's over...

[NYBronco]

Rushhing three gives Rivers more time to find a target

[penguintheory]

Sigh....

[Goobzilla]

Webster made a tackle and kept his helmet on!

[summerdenver]

FWIW teams that don't do well on 3rd down as opposed to 1st and 2nd improve next year according to football outsiders research.

[Orange_Beard]

Do I need to say it again, 3rd and long is a "lock" for a first down

[Goobzilla]

8 EFFING guys in coverage and they convert 3rd & long.

[Mr Chatterboodamn]

Nate Webster just blew up Webster, aka emmanuel lewis

[AtlantaBronco]

Hard to believe that once upon a time the Broncos won a Super Bowl on this field.

[Goobzilla]

Luckily their clock management was poor and we hold them to 3.

[Orange_Beard]

Wow, we ONLY gave up 16 points in the first half.

[NYBronco]

SD does not wish to play Jville in the first round.

[SureShot]

Lets drop 10 in coverage. Sheez

[cabronco]

SD does not wish to play Jville in the first round.

I will predict , like I did last year the Sparklers will be one and done in their playoff.

[Goobzilla]

This is sad, real sad. We need some linemen of both sides of the ball. We're getting our asses kicked up and down the field.

This is like Drago vs Apollo Creed "Throw in the DAMN TOWEL!"

[NYBronco]

I will predict , like I did last year the Sparklers will be one and done in their playoff.

Yea, I agree... the AFC West is weak.

[CBF1]

AFC West is not weak.... Denver, Oakland and KC are weak

[lex]

AFC West is not weak.... Denver, Oakland and KC are weak


But none are as bad as Miami and NYJ.

[go_broncos]

Norv Turner is looking like a genious...Shanny is looking like a Joker..

[summerdenver]

We will have a easy schedule next year (NFC south and AFC East). However, we may not be very good either.

[broncogary]

Cutler sure is slow with the ball tonight. I don't think he could get rid of the ball in less than 4 seconds if he had to.

[Black96WS6]

Did I just hear that right? Denver only had 3 first downs in the 1st half?

[SureShot]

Who would have thought ST would be the best unit in the game?

[NYBronco]

... and 55 yards

[AtlantaBronco]

Horrible; just horrible.

[wolf754life]

CEO and PRESIDENT, MIKE SHANNAHAN, HOW BOUT A BIG ROUND OF APPLAUSE EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!!

[NYBronco]

Stop the show boating D your not that good

[Black96WS6]

wow what a catch by Gates...

[Meck77]

This ****ing team isn't even trying. I'm not giving Cutler a pass either. He's thrown some passes that looked they were lobbed up for a game of three flies up.

[cabronco]

nice push off gates.

[yavoon]

wow that was an absurdly badly thrown out by phillip rivers.

[TheDave]

This is just sad to watch...

[rastaman]

Darn, Bly gets burned two plays in a row!!!!

[Black96WS6]

Rivers is throwing some nice pump fakes. What the heck is it about Denver that makes Rivers look like Joe Montana???

[cabronco]

Im beginning to think Bly= Delthe O'neal.

[NYBronco]

Rivers is throwing some nice pump fakes. What the heck is it about Denver that makes Rivers look like Joe Montana???

Bates D

[Northman]

Rivers is throwing some nice pump fakes. What the heck is it about Denver that makes Rivers look like Joe Montana???


This is just a bad team. The fact that they cant even do the simple things is even worse.

[Black96WS6]

Nice catch by Colorado product Vincent Jackson...

[rastaman]

That was not a CATCH!

[TheDave]

Shanahans look on the sideline tells me there are going to be A LOT of unemployed people in a couple of weeks...

[rastaman]

Rivers is throwing some nice pump fakes. What the heck is it about Denver that makes Rivers look like Joe Montana???

Its called the "Bates Defensive Scheme"!!

[SonOfLe-loLang]

Its called the "Bates Defensive Scheme"!!

It's called a complete inability to rush the passer...doesnt matter what scheme it is.

[Orange_Beard]

That was a waste

[SonOfLe-loLang]

and a thigh

[summerdenver]

Rivers is throwing some nice pump fakes. What the heck is it about Denver that makes Rivers look like Joe Montana???

The sad thing is that every one knows that he struggles when under pressure and we consistently rush only 3 on 3rd downs. One time saw us blitz on 3rd down, Rivers still has time to pump fake. We are a bad team this year.

[NYBronco]

The scheme is a three man rush in passing situations.

[Northman]

Shanahans look on the sideline tells me there are going to be A LOT of unemployed people in a couple of weeks...


God, i hope so.

[Orange_Beard]

We did the same for Sage Rothenfield, or what ever that guys name is.....

[Black96WS6]

Wow nice move by Chambers, what a pickup for the Chargers..

[summerdenver]

Thats too easy.

[NYBronco]

We did the same for Sage Rothenfield, or what ever that guys name is.....

... and Rex Grossman

[SonOfLe-loLang]

Anyone else notice that Jaws is getting sick of hearing Kornheiser talk about how much the broncos suck?

[Meck77]

Wow nice move by Chambers, what a pickup for the Chargers..

Nice move? Did you notice Paymah just standing there watching him sail into the endzone? For crying out loud hit somebody!

[summerdenver]

... and Rex Grossman

and McCown.

[penguintheory]

oh god

[cabronco]

Anyone else notice that Jaws is getting sick of hearing Kornheiser talk about how much the broncos suck?

Yes, he's like a broken record.

[SonOfLe-loLang]

Also, you know that annoying commercial with the brewery, xmas lights, and trans siberian orchestra? Thats clearly a miniature, right?

[rastaman]

Some of the Denver starters are playing so lousy they may have to catch a bus or pay their own way back to Denver!!!

[NYBronco]

Some of the Denver starters are playing so lousy they may have to catch a bus or pay their own way back to Denver!!!

Some are playing like they KNOW they will not be returning next year.

[NYBronco]

Woo hoo a first down

[rastaman]

Nice move? Did you notice Paymah just standing there watching him sail into the endzone? For crying out loud hit somebody!

Don't worry, Shanahan is "Making his list" and "Checking it Twice" on all the players who are quitting out there tonight. They won't be Broncos very much longer.

[NYBronco]

Get rid of Henry