Official Bills @ Broncos Game Thread 12.21.08

[24champ]

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Denver Broncos (8-6) 1st AFC West (http://www.denverbroncos.com/)
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Buffalo Bills (6-8) 4th AFC East (http://www.BuffaloBills.com)
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Game Time: 2:05 PM MST
Location: Mile High Stadium| Denver, CO
Forecast at Kickoff:Partly Cloudy| 19°F
TV Broadcast: CBS|Ian Eagle, Solomon Wilcots
Radio broadcast: 850 KOA (http://broncosradionetwork.com/main.html)

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Denver saw its three-game road winning streak come to an end last week with a 30-10 loss to NFC South-leading Carolina. The Broncos scored on their first two possessions of the game before the Panthers pulled away, breaking a 10-10 first-quarter tie by scoring the game’s final 20 points en route to improving to 11-3 on the season.

Similar to last week, the Broncos enter Week 16 with the ability to clinch their division with a win or tie or a San Diego loss or tie in its game at Tampa Bay, which kicks off at 11 a.m. MST on Sunday. Denver’s focus, however, remains solely on a Buffalo squad that is coming off a 31-27 loss to the New York Jets. The Bills, who started the season with a 4-0 record and were 5-1 after their first six games, feature one of the NFL’s top special-teams units along with a defense that ranks among the league’s top 10 in both third down and red zone efficiency.

Winners of their last five games against the Bills, the Broncos enter Sunday’s game with a 6-0 record when posting an even or positive turnover ratio this season. Denver joins Arizona (7-0) and Indianapolis (8-0) as one of three clubs in the league with a perfect record when not losing the turnover battle.

The Broncos’ roster is one of the youngest in the league and includes an NFL-high six rookies who have appeared in all 14 games. A total of 12 rookies (8 draft picks, 4 college free agents) have combined to play in 135 games for the club this year, including 50 starts at 10 different positions.

Rookie left tackle Ryan Clady, a 14-game starter who has given up only half a sack, and rookie wide receiver Eddie Royal, who ranks sixth in the league in combined yards (1,623), have been key parts of a Broncos offense that ranks second in the NFL in yards per game (385.4). Quarterback Jay Cutler leads the AFC with 3,851 passing yards and is just 239 yards away from setting a Broncos single-season passing record.

*All notes from DenverBroncos.com*

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Denver Broncos

Champ Bailey CB Groin Questionable

Ryan Clady T Ankle Questionable

Vernon Fox S Concussion Questionable

Chris Kuper G Hand Questionable

Spencer Larsen LB Groin Questionable

Brandon Stokley WR Foot Questionable

Josh Bell CB Thigh Probable

Mario Haggan LB Knee Probable

M. Manuel S Hamstring Probable

Brandon Marshall WR Hip Probable

Marlon McCree S Ankle Probable

Karl Paymah CB Groin Probable

D. Robertson DT Knee Probable

D.J. Williams LB Knee Probable

Selvin Young RB Groin Probable

Bills

James Hardy WR Knee Out

Teddy Lehman LB Groin Out

Jabari Greer CB Knee Doubtful

Trent Edwards QB Groin Questionable

Dustin Fox CB Groin Questionable

Marshawn Lynch RB Shoulder Questionable

Roscoe Parrish WR Knee Questionable

Jason Peters T Knee Questionable

All injuries as of 12/21/08

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*Magic Number is 1 for Broncos to Clinch AFC West*

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“All Ready”- Darrent Williams


"This has never happened to me, it's something I've never had to deal with, But there are guys who have it worse than me. . . . I just have to take it a day at a time." – Champ Bailey


"You'd like to have more, but do I have an answer? No, This is Year 17 in the NFL for me, and it kind of goes in cycles. Some years, it seems like you get a whole bunch. And, of course, if you've got a great rush and teams are throwing the ball a whole bunch, you've got more opportunities. Fumbles seem like they come in bunches. But I don't know why. If I did, we'd be doing better with it"–Bob Slowik

"There's no choice but to get prepared,You've got to get prepared every week, but there's a little more emphasis this week because you don't know what's going to happen." –Lichtensteiger

"I've felt a lot better the last few weeks,I still feel like I can get it going, make some plays" -Dumervil


"It obviously was a nice award for Brandon, a nice award for Cutler. Very well-deserved for both guys, You take a look at (center Casey) Wiegmann as a first alternate, I thought that was nice. There's always a lot of players out there that have very good seasons, and you're never really sure why someone makes it or doesn't make it. I just know Ryan Clady has had a heck of a year" -Mike Shanahan

[24champ]

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**2008-09** Regular Season Stats**

Top Offensive Players

QuarterBack
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Cutler | 88.2 QB Rating|3,851 Yds| 24 TD 15 INT |Edwards|85.1 QB Rating|2,378 Yds| 10 TD 10 INT

Running Back
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Bell|143 Yards| 0 TD | Lynch|1,002 Yds| 7 TDs

Wide Reciever
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Marshall|88 Receptions| 1,081 Yds| 6 TDs | Evans|53 Receptions|935 Yds| 3 TD

Tight End
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Scheffler|33 Receptions|514 Yds| 2 TDs | Royal|30 Receptions| 313 Yds| 1 TD

[24champ]

**2008-09 Regular Season Stats**

Top Defensive Players

Cornerback
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Bly | 55 Tackles| 2 INT |McGee| 55 Tackles| Int

Linebacker
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DJ|80 Tackles|2.6 sacks | Posluszny| 96 Tackles|0 sacks

Safety
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Barrett |15 Tackles| 1 INT | Simpson |58 Tackles|0 INT

Defensive Line
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Dumervil |19 Tackles|5 Sacks |Stroud | 40 Tackles|2.5 Sacks


Kickers

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Prater 22/30|56 yds longest |Lindell 27/34| Longest 53 Yards


"Failure is not an option"
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[Hogan11]

Bills fans here in WNY are talking a lot of shait....they think they can steal this one.

[SouthStndJunkie]

Denver 27

Buffalo 17

Cutler 324 yards 3 TDs and 1 INT.

B-Marsh 147 yards 2 TDs.

Dumervil 2 sacks and a forced fumble.

Dre Bly with an INT.

[footstepsfrom#27]

Couple years ago we went in there with a better team than now and barely won in the home opener. This one's in December...tough place to play in the cold. We will have to run the ball effectively to win and I don't see any 1000 yard backs on this roster. Jay will have to be spot on and we need a major game out of Marshall and another one from Scheffler. On defense this bunch better figure out how to stop Lynch. If you saw him against the Jets it was downright scary. I want to predict a win but with the injury news to Clady I'm not sure we can move the ball well enough.

[Natedogg]

w.

[Play2win]

it won't be close.

[watermock]

I'd be nice to taste the playoffs, but honestly, with no running game and no defense and cold.

Hopefully Tampa does our work for us, 'cause they'll be waitng for us in week 17.

[BroncoMan4ever]

Denver 27

Buffalo 17

Cutler 324 yards 3 TDs and 1 INT.

B-Marsh 147 yards 2 TDs.

Dumervil 2 sacks and a forced fumble.

Dre Bly with an INT.


with those stats, if we only score 27 i am going to be pissed off.

although i am curious if Jay can take down the TD and Yardage record this week, or if the TD marks lives another week.

[uplink]

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/8946568/The-Bills'-3-4-problem

Wonder if there are enough healthy LBs to go back to the 3-4 look since
the Bills have a report problem with it?

[Blueflame]

Couple years ago we went in there with a better team than now and barely won in the home opener. This one's in December...tough place to play in the cold. We will have to run the ball effectively to win and I don't see any 1000 yard backs on this roster. Jay will have to be spot on and we need a major game out of Marshall and another one from Scheffler. On defense this bunch better figure out how to stop Lynch. If you saw him against the Jets it was downright scary. I want to predict a win but with the injury news to Clady I'm not sure we can move the ball well enough.

Yes, Denver is a tough place to play in the cold. ;) What we have to do is to protect the ball. If the team starts making mental mistakes and turning over the ball, then it will be a long day. However... they're also totally capable of winning this one by a blowout if they bring their "A" game.... it all depends on which one... Jekyll or Hyde... shows up.

[montrose]

Montrose's Weekly Inactives Prediction

1) Champ Bailey - Groin
2) Vernon Fox - Concussion
3) Spencer Larsen - Groin
4) Brandon Stokley - Foot
5) Ryan Clady - Ankle
6) Chris Kuper - Hand
7) Chad Jackson
8) Tim Crowder

[PaintballCLE]

Montrose's Weekly Inactives Prediction

1) Champ Bailey - Groin
2) Vernon Fox - Concussion
3) Spencer Larsen - Groin
4) Brandon Stokley - Foot
5) Ryan Clady - Ankle
6) Chris Kuper - Hand
7) Chad Jackson
8) Tim Crowder

Denver Broncos
Left tackle Ryan Clady (ankle) and guard Chris Kuper (hand) might be able to play against Buffalo. Clady made a lot of progress on his sore ankle and gave Mike Shanahan hope that he would play. Kuper did enough that he is almost a definite to play. There is even some hope that cornerback Champ Bailey could be active. He's in better shape this week than he was last week when he tried to win over the trainers during pregame warm-ups. He's questionable with a groin injury. Wide receiver Brandon Stokley will play despite a foot problem. Linebacker Spencer Larsen is questionable with a groin injury and is the iffiest of the group. Safety Vernon Fox is probably going to sit out because of a concussion.

[Ray Finkle]

Bills fans here in WNY are talking a lot of shait....they think they can steal this one.

I believe the Bills can....porous defense and a very young team do not make me feel confident about the Broncos. When was the last time they beat a team that should have and did it in convincing fashion? Week 1?

[lex]

Denver Broncos
Left tackle Ryan Clady (ankle) and guard Chris Kuper (hand) might be able to play against Buffalo. Clady made a lot of progress on his sore ankle and gave Mike Shanahan hope that he would play. Kuper did enough that he is almost a definite to play. There is even some hope that cornerback Champ Bailey could be active. He's in better shape this week than he was last week when he tried to win over the trainers during pregame warm-ups. He's questionable with a groin injury. Wide receiver Brandon Stokley will play despite a foot problem. Linebacker Spencer Larsen is questionable with a groin injury and is the iffiest of the group. Safety Vernon Fox is probably going to sit out because of a concussion.


Schefter was saying Clady will play.

[MechanicalBull]

from yahoo: Dec 19 Buffalo Bills RB Marshawn Lynch (shoulder) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 19. He is listed as questionable for the team's Week 16 game but is expected to start.

[elsid13]

Montrose's Weekly Inactives Prediction

1) Champ Bailey - Groin
2) Vernon Fox - Concussion
3) Spencer Larsen - Groin
4) Brandon Stokley - Foot
5) Ryan Clady - Ankle
6) Chris Kuper - Hand
7) Chad Jackson
8) Tim Crowder

Kuper dad has all ready stated that Kuper playing. And Larson said he was ready in RMN

[ND Bronco Fan]

Have not had to stream a game for a long time, tried searching for that thread but would not let me.......I used to use Stoogetv but apparently that is down, what is everyones suggestion?

Would go to a bar but back to back weekends of blizzards and this being the fourth significant snow fall already this year we are snowed in and 40-50 below wind chills I just cant go somewhere to watch game. Getting old with this damn weather, more snow already this year than we typically have all winter so someone throw me a lifeline please.

[Tombstone RJ]

I think the Broncos win this game going away... but I've been wrong before... anyhoo, Broncos win and roll into the playoffs, sans SD w/l record... its snowing here in the Tetons, nice...

[lex]

Have not had to stream a game for a long time, tried searching for that thread but would not let me.......I used to use Stoogetv but apparently that is down, what is everyones suggestion?

Would go to a bar but back to back weekends of blizzards and this being the fourth significant snow fall already this year we are snowed in and 40-50 below wind chills I just cant go somewhere to watch game. Getting old with this damn weather, more snow already this year than we typically have all winter so someone throw me a lifeline please.

Have you tried homertv? I think a lot of people have been using that the past couple of weeks.

[Miss I.]

Have you tried homertv? I think a lot of people have been using that the past couple of weeks.

It worked really well last game I watched. the password is homertv.net in case it asks for it.
and the address is:
http://www.homertv.net/

[Hogan11]

I'm thinking the Broncos win, but it's gonna be close....too close for comfort.

Get the Pepto Bismol ready.

[HitEmCold]

Hopefully we get this one and it doesn't come down to winning in SanDiego.

Lets Go Broncos!!!!

[Los Broncos]

Just get a win so we can breathe a little.

[Bronx33]

Is DJ playing?

[Dagmar]

Is DJ playing?

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[JCMElway]

SD is up 10 in Tampa right now, and frankly, I hope they win. I want the pressure squarely on Denver's shoulders to win a game that they should win at home. If we can't beat Buffalo to clse the door on SD, then we don't deserve to go to the playoffs.

[Inkana7]

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A Roseanne reference? Really? That's unprecedented!

[footstepsfrom#27]

Yes, Denver is a tough place to play in the cold. ;)
LOL...ya got me. For some reason I just thought this thing was in their yard...sweet that it's not. On the other hand, they've been playing considerably better on the road so maybe it's not so sweet after all. In any case...one thing is sure; we gotta stop Lynch or it's gonne be a long day. I'm watcing the Pats beat up on Arizona in the snow thinking about how bad we usually suck in that stuff.

[broncofan2438]

Wow, watching the Chuggers......they came to play.......Cmon Broncos.....Close this thing out damit!

[frerottenextelway]

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[Blueflame]

LOL...ya got me. For some reason I just thought this thing was in their yard...sweet that it's not. On the other hand, they've been playing considerably better on the road so maybe it's not so sweet after all. In any case...one thing is sure; we gotta stop Lynch or it's gonne be a long day. I'm watcing the Pats beat up on Arizona in the snow thinking about how bad we usually suck in that stuff.

Shanahan needs to have them well prepared today... a good game plan and good execution and ball protection. If we can do that, we'll walk away with the win. IMHO.

[oubronco]

GO BRONCOS !!!!!

[Natedog24]

OSKIEOSKIEOSKIEOSKIEOSKIEOSKIE

LETS GO BRONCOS!!

:charge:

[spdirty]

hope they now plaster the score everywhere, just so the players know.

[ElwayMD]

Time for Cutler to step up and get us into the playoffs.

[Bronx33]

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[spdirty]

love seeing Pope get the start.

[ElwayMD]

Nice block Clady!

[ElwayMD]

I'm loving our early commitment to the run.

[baja]

Td!

[ElwayMD]

If we had an above average RB and our D became passable. We'd be super bowl contenders I swear!

[spdirty]

hell yeah! Great opening drive!

[baja]

Nice JAY

[SoCalBronco]

Outstanding initial drive. The script worked great.

It's still very early, but we look prepared.

[Bronx33]

jay walks one in...


OK i wonder what D will show up today.

[Kid A]

That was pretty.

[alchemize]

Very nice opening drive.

Now for the D to give us heartburn?

[LongDongJohnson]

jay walks one in...


OK i wonder what D will show up today.

hopefully the good one.

do we even have a good one? also i hope special teams coverage shows up as well

[Inkana7]

I've been calling for PJ Pope since Atlanta!

[bpc]

beautiful first drive.

[ElwayMD]

Let's see which D came to play today. The one that looks confused against a High School JV team or the upstart bunch of no names.

[Blueflame]

50 yards on the ground; 30 through the air

[Bronx33]

F888888 special teams...

[gee3749]

Anybody got any links to this game?

[LongDongJohnson]

exactly what i feared.

the bills elite special teams

[alchemize]

Prater with the save...hrm.

[BlaK-Argentina]

****ty kick, but thank you Prater for the tackle!

[ElwayMD]

Welcome back Champ!

[LongDongJohnson]

the champ is back!

[alchemize]

Welcome back Champ!

[ksBRONCOfan]

Prater's leg doesn't seem as strong late in the year.

[Natedog24]

Champ Is Back

[ElwayMD]

Champ!

[LongDongJohnson]

are

[Harvitz81]

Welcome back Champ!!!!!

[alchemize]

Champ on the second play. Wow.

[BlaK-Argentina]

Champ!!

[Inkana7]

Holy hell! Welcome back Champ!

[alchemize]

What is this mystical 3 and out?

[baja]

In com plete

[alchemize]

Did we actually blitz on 3rd and 13?

[LongDongJohnson]

are you kidding me.

holy crap man. and some people say champ has lost it.

champ is a player man

[Inkana7]

Slowik getting aggressive today.

[HILife]

3....and....out???? What is this 3..and..out?

[ElwayMD]

If this continues Shanny should just tell the team before every game that the Chuggers won and they need to win or their season is over.

[Bronx33]

What is this mystical 3 and out?


I thought is was just a old legend talked about by crazy old drunk bronco fans.

[Bronx33]

Firstdown!

[ElwayMD]

Smart scramble by Cutler.

[alchemize]

Cutler being smart instead of forcing it in...

[ElwayMD]

Woot!

[alchemize]

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet

[Natedog24]

Absolutely perfect time for the reverse

[MechanicalBull]

Royyyyyyyyyyyyal

[Borks147]

can't believe they caught him! I guess he did run like 120 yards

[Inkana7]

can't believe they caught him! I guess he did run like 120 yards

Dude ran a looooong way and Terrence McGee is no slouch. I'll give him a pass on that one. :thumbs:

[cabronco]

What happened to Pope , Shanny was asking him wahts wrong ??

[baja]

Pizza time

[LongDongJohnson]

great play call. now we just need to punch it in!

[ElwayMD]

You watch this and just salivate for this team to become more seasoned.

[ElwayMD]

Maybe i'm just hungry.

[baja]

Champ makes a huge difference to this Team

[Bronx33]

tHAT WAS Pi! what an idiot non call.

[ElwayMD]

Interference!

[ElwayMD]

I see the zebras still feel like they owe us nothing.

[alchemize]

Pheh. Sucks to come out of that with 3.

[Inkana7]

Bull****.

[LongDongJohnson]

fail. f the refs man. that was a bad call

[oubronco]

horse sh*t non call

[Bronx33]

So i guess your allowed to pull the recieivers jersey?

[cabronco]

I sure hope that Pope isnt out for the rest of the game. He was moving the ball well.

[watermock]

Defensive Hlding!

[DBroncos4life]

I think teams should try and tackle WRs behind the line all the time.

[Bronx33]

in-com-plete

[Bronx33]

I think teams should try and tackle WRs behind the line all the time.

It appears to be legal today.

[BroncoMatt]

how quiet do you think it is in the visiting locker room in Tampa

[Bronx33]

DJ drilled him!!

[SoCalBronco]

Dj!

[ElwayMD]

Why don't we do this every week?

[400HZ]

Jesus Buffalo sucks.

[Bronx33]

how quiet do you think it is in the visiting locker room in Tampa


Iam sure fillup is running his piehole in some capacity.;D

[Boss Man]

Were has this blitzing been? perhaps we were holding out hahaha...

[baja]

Becuse we do not play the Bills every week

[alchemize]

What was that defensive play there where they had lots of people go after the quarterback????

[lex]

Ahem, scheming pressure.

[Bronx33]

Jesus Buffalo sucks.


So does tampa... ;D

[Conklin]

holy ****ing blitzing **** batman

[alchemize]

What was that defensive play there where they had lots of people go after the quarterback????Once again, that odd play? Who would think that you could send more than 4 on 3rd and long???

[ElwayMD]

It looks like freaking Blitzburg in Denver today...

[Borks147]

its simple really...champ is back = you can blitz without getting burned, as often

[Bronx33]

Another legendary 3 and out WTH is going on?

[BlaK-Argentina]

We look good early but please, keep it up. No dumb mistakes Jay!

[LongDongJohnson]

very impressive start from the defense today.

[Boss Man]

Jesus Buffalo sucks.

Pretty sure SD lost to buffaloe...

[SoCalBronco]

Dammit...I knew when Tater went in for Pope the O would go south.

[spdirty]

pope is hurt now unbelievable

[lex]

its simple really...champ is back = you can blitz without getting burned, as often

Not really. Its not like they were doing this before Champ was hurt.

[alchemize]

Gawd Pope is injured? Unreal.

[Borks147]

Not really. Its not like they were doing this before Champ was hurt.

thats when they were still dicking around with the 3-4

[rastaman]

Ummmmmmmmm........could it be Shanny let Boyd go to early!!!

[ElwayMD]

Gawd Pope is injured? Unreal.

Wouldn't be a Broncos game without an injured RB.

[Bronx33]

First down!

[Borks147]

at least pope is walking around the sideline

[Bronx33]

Wouldn't be a Broncos game without an injured RB.


True dat! we thrive on injuries! we welcome injuries!

[wandlc]

Boyd is on the practice squad and should the Broncos win I wouldn't be surprised to see him play next week.

[Borks147]

selvin = the suck

[bpc]

Sorry, just jumped on... pope out?

[BlaK-Argentina]

Crap, where's Pope? Our running game is going to the crapper, again.

[SoCalBronco]

We really need to turn this into 17-0 instead of 13-0.

[ElwayMD]

If we could bottle this 1st quarter...

[SoCalBronco]

Sorry, just jumped on... pope out?

Yeah he has a hammy issue, although he's still walking around on the sideline, so he might be back.

[telluride]

If we have to rely on Tater or Selvin to win this game, we're screwed.

[rastaman]

Sorry, just jumped on... pope out?

It appears he's a little nicked up and is running trying to get loose on the sidelines.....hopefully we will see him in the 2nd half.

[Inkana7]

I wish we'd make a FB active.

[BlaK-Argentina]

If we have to rely on Tater or Selvin to win this game, we're screwed.

We'll have to rely on Jay.

Man this SUCKS, I hope he is OK. When we run the ball effectively we're damn near unstoppable.

[Bronx33]

We really need to turn this into 17-0 instead of 13-0.


This next play will tell us mikes intentions.

[watermock]

Damn our backs

[rastaman]

If we have to rely on Tater or Selvin to win this game, we're screwed.

Hell, Elway could win with the likes of Tater and Selvin.......Jay has got to step up and take on an Elway leadership and never-say-die attitude...plain and simple.

[ElwayMD]

Young is looking a bit more game ready this time.

[Bronx33]

OL needs to step it up our RB need a lane as big as a school bus to see it i guess.

[ElwayMD]

Swing passes is where I miss Hillis the most...he would plow through the first tackler and get extra yards, not so much with Tater.

[SoCalBronco]

More points left on the field.

Not good.

[BlaK-Argentina]

DAAAAMN, can't have this missed opportunities!

[bpc]

We really need to solidify this running game. ANOTHER INJURY?

anybody else get tired of watching Bell get knocked down by a brisk wind?

[rastaman]

Come on Pareter make this one.

[LongDongJohnson]

oh no
another 13-0 lead

san fransisco 06 game all over again? pray to allah not

[ElwayMD]

Prater? making field goals? whaaa?

[Bronx33]

More points left on the field.

Not good.


The good news is buffalos offense appears to be faultering so i say a pick six is in order.

[LongDongJohnson]

Pretty sure SD lost to buffaloe...

thats because the dolts suck harder

[telluride]

-8 points. That will be a factor, I fear.

Our RB curse is soooo frustrating. Tater and Young are basically worthless.

[alchemize]

Two field goals = Buffalo can stay in the game :(

[SoCalBronco]

The good news is buffalos offense appears to be faultering so i say a pick six is in order.

Yeah but we're not going to keep up this pace, forever. Eventually adjustments will be made. Usually when we start out really hot, we hit a big lull and it takes a quarter and a half for us to recover fromt he lull, which is why I'm so pissed that we have already left 8 points on the field.

[Bronx33]

Winborn just make the tackle dude.

[telluride]

And now Buffalo gets some confidence. We should be up 21-0 by now.

[Bronx33]

Yeah but we're not going to keep up this pace, forever. Eventually adjustments will be made. Usually when we start out really hot, we hit a big lull and it takes a quarter and a half for us to recover fromt he lull, which is why I'm so pissed that we have already left 8 points on the field.


It appears good enough wasn't good enough iy looks like some adjustment were made already.

[SoCalBronco]

Ok 3rd and 8, get off the field guys

[Bronx33]

no help from ref county today where the hell else is he suppose to fall?.

[Harvitz81]

slowik playing CBs 15 yds off on 3rd and 8??? WTF!!!

[telluride]

One score game suddenly. Nice job.

[alchemize]

Well this is starting to look familiar.

[Borks147]

grrr I can feel this game turning

[LongDongJohnson]

defense turning into crap again

[Bronx33]

Another injury ( go figure)

[telluride]

Why did we waste those plays on the last drive with Tater and Young? That's just throwing a down away.

[Bronx33]

defense turning into crap again


That's slowiks forte...

[MplsBronco]

3rd down screen that we can't defend. un-freaking believable. Is it too much to ask for this D to put together a complete half or game. And the O blowing two opportunities resulting if FGs will come back to haunt them.

[Bronx33]

Nice read!!

[Borks147]

niiice play by winborn

[alchemize]

OK Winborn you can dance about that one.

[Bronx33]

Holy **** buffalo is holding right and left.

[Taco John]

Winborn is playing like a beast out there

[Bronx33]

Ha! Winborn!

[Taco John]

Winborn again! WOW. What a stud!

[ElwayMD]

Nice work D!

[bpc]

I don't know what the CB Bell will end up being but I love how hard he plays. Winborn is doing well too.

[Harvitz81]

Even though we made the stop there, I still don't see how Slowik continues to play the CBs 10 yds off on 3rd and longs???

[SoCalBronco]

Jamie is having the game of his life

[Don Flamenco]

That was a great series of plays for Winborn

[alchemize]

Glad we discovered the blitz on the 15th game of the season :)

[Bronco Bob]

Props to the D

[socalorado]

Glad we discovered the blitz on the 15th game of the season :)

:rofl:

[Bronx33]

Glad we discovered the blitz on the 15th game of the season :)


Slowiks motto is (patience is a virture) ;D

[Natedog24]

Glad we discovered the blitz on the 15th game of the season :)

:rofl:

[LongDongJohnson]

glad to see the denver defense stiffen up.

now the denver offense needs a score here to suck the life out of the bills!

[MplsBronco]

The O must put something together here. Cannot let momentum shift before half.

[SoCalBronco]

I really hope PJ is back on the field this series.

[lex]

Scheming pressure,...ahem.

[LongDongJohnson]

Glad we discovered the blitz on the 15th game of the season :)

hopefully we use it in the future.

[Bronx33]

Scheming pressure,...ahem.


poppycock!

[lex]

I really hope PJ is back on the field this series.

One would think the longer he is on the sideline, the worse the chances are of coming back.

[ElwayMD]

hopefully we use it in the future.

Slowik thinks the blitz is a fad...just like rock and roll. Soon everyone will go back to the wing T offense and the forward pass will only be used 6-8 times a game and big band music will come back.

[lex]

Wow, the new Best Buy commercials are eerily similar to the Wal Mart commercials.

[Bronx33]

play calling?

[Bronx33]

royal!!!! ( i heart royal)

[SoCalBronco]

HUGE first down

[Ratboy]

I'm at work and they are not showing the game on AFN, this sucks!

[ScottXray]

Can't stall here... we need to grow the lead...nice to get 7 this time!

[oubronco]

need TD's not FG's just blow them out and get it over with

[ksBRONCOfan]

I'm at work and they are not showing the game on AFN, this sucks!

Oh wonderful AFN...I don't miss that at all.

[ElwayMD]

Looks like Tatum almost coughed that one up.

[ScottXray]

stupid call

[LongDongJohnson]

first and 20

quaterback draw.

nice job denver

[ElwayMD]

That was a wonderfully stupid play call...

[alchemize]

Ugh

[Bronx33]

blam! goes the gun!

[MplsBronco]

great play call, pure genius mastermind

[ElwayMD]

Self destruct much?

[ScottXray]

damn...delay...now 2nd and 31

[Ratboy]

2nd and 31? LAWL.

[LongDongJohnson]

ahhhh.

2 penalties. -15 yards. qb draw -6 yards.

wrong direction!

[alchemize]

jesus what a meltdown. Come on...

[Bronx33]

2nd and 31 and we call a screen?

[Harvitz81]

What the **** kind of play calling is this????

[ScottXray]

come on

[spdirty]

man I hate selvin young

[ElwayMD]

Nice another stupid call...just line up drop back and pass up the frickin field!!!

[alchemize]

LOL glad young dropped it to avoid another 5 yard loss.

[MplsBronco]

wtf??? Just get in FG range. BS

[ScottXray]

Do we let Prater try one of 54?

No

[BroncoInferno]

What a disaster that was.

[SoCalBronco]

It's a 55 yarder. If we miss it, they're in great position. Tough call.

[LongDongJohnson]

someone make a fire shanarat thread right now!

[MplsBronco]

Do you let Prater try it or do you play field position. I think you punt it.

[oubronco]

go for it.........go for it

[Harvitz81]

Prater is 5-for-5 from 50+, I say let him go for it!

[baja]

Kick the FG our D will hold against this team in case of a miss.

[Goobzilla]

Prater will hit it.

[DBroncos4life]

Anyone know where we can find a RB that has more then 6 carries in him?

[ScottXray]

Punt it...into the end zone or inside the ten.

No return!

[ElwayMD]

We need to start taking shots down the field when we have those 2nd and short opportunities.

[lex]

Do you let Prater try it or do you play field position. I think you punt it.

You punt. They havent been able to rely on the pass enough, which is what they need to work to move the ball now...unless we just give it up which cant be dismissed.

[Bronx33]

stupid just stupid.

[MplsBronco]

punt it. Prater misses, buffalo gets a TD before halfand the ball to start the 2nd. Could be a disaster.

[Borks147]

his leg is gone

[ScottXray]

Crap! short...
Great idea!

[Ratboy]

Lol.

[Harvitz81]

Damn you Prater!!! What happened to this guys leg???

He is kicking them off to the 10 yd line these days on kickoffs as well...

[oubronco]

glad we didn't go for it sheesh

[ElwayMD]

Prater= Epic Fail