Earliest in franchise history? - The Orange Mane

Vine · 11-25-2012, 04:59 PM

AFC West Standings

Denver 8-3 4-0
San Diego 4-7 3-2
Oakland 3-8 1-2
Kansas City 1-10 0-4

Denver can clinch a division title with a win next week, OR, losses by both San Diego and Oakland.

If Denver clinches the division in NFL week 13, would this be the earliest division clinch in franchise history?

Rocket 7 · 11-25-2012, 05:01 PM

I think 96 was earlier.

spiralism · 11-25-2012, 05:01 PM

1998? 14-2 over 8-8 Oakland...

ChampJesusBailey · 11-25-2012, 05:09 PM

1996 and 1998 Broncos clinched in week 13 as well.

55CrushEm · 11-25-2012, 05:11 PM

Who would have ever dreamed that we would have had the luxury of rooting FOR a division rival with 6 games to go because the division was virtually assured

Remarkable.

errand · 11-25-2012, 05:15 PM

I think we clinched the division after 11 games in 1998 when we were 10-0 if memory serves me right.

On edit: We clinched after week 13, as the Raiders were 7-3 when we were 10-0....then lost 5 of their last 6.

Bacchus · 11-25-2012, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Vine

AFC West Standings

Denver 8-3 4-0
San Diego 4-7 3-2
Oakland 3-8 1-2
Kansas City 1-10 0-4

Denver can clinch a division title with a win next week, OR, losses by both San Diego and Oakland.

If Denver clinches the division in NFL week 13, would this be the earliest division clinch in franchise history?

I think 98 when they were 13-0 that was the earliest.

Vine · 11-25-2012, 05:19 PM

Thanks for reminding me about 98 folks.

errand · 11-25-2012, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Vine

Thanks for reminding me about 98 folks.

how the hell could you forget arguably the greatest, most dominating Broncos season ever?

Atwater His Ass · 11-25-2012, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by errand

how the hell could you forget arguably the greatest, most dominating Broncos season ever?

Join Date: SEP 2011.

swaiy · 11-25-2012, 06:31 PM

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Join Date: SEP 2011.

That doesnt mean anything...

Vine · 11-25-2012, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by errand

how the hell could you forget arguably the greatest, most dominating Broncos season ever?

I didn't forget they were 14-2, but I did forget the fact that no one else in the division finish above .500.

Bacchus · 11-25-2012, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Vine

I didn't forget they were 14-2, but I did forget the fact that no one else in the division finish above .500.

If I am not mistaken they wrapped up the division in week 10.

Atwater His Ass · 11-25-2012, 06:23 PM

This is not necessarily a good thing. Knowing you're breezing into the playoffs at week 13 tends to lose focus for the remaining regular season games. Definately don't want to be in a position where we are "backpedaling" into the playoffs by playing crap football since there is not a lot to lose other than seeding.

Getting one of those first round by's should be top priority and I hope Fox is successful at getting the team to continue to play hard, while at the same time having the luxory to rest key players that are on the bubble of playing due to injury if need be.

Vine · 11-25-2012, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Atwater His Ass

This is not necessarily a good thing. Knowing you're breezing into the playoffs at week 13 tends to lose focus for the remaining regular season games. Definately don't want to be in a position where we are "backpedaling" into the playoffs by playing crap football since there is not a lot to lose other than seeding.

Getting one of those first round by's should be top priority and I hope Fox is successful at getting the team to continue to play hard, while at the same time having the luxory to rest key players that are on the bubble of playing due to injury if need be.

No need to worry, having the division wrapped up doesn't mean not having anything to play for. Playoff positioning and seeding is still at stake.

Atwater His Ass · 11-25-2012, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Vine

No need to worry, having the division wrapped up doesn't mean not having anything to play for. Playoff positioning and seeding is still at stake.

That's what I already said.

The concern with the Broncos is that they are notriously fast starters in both games and seasons. Then fade away in the 2nd half of both.

With the new regime in town, one can only hope this trend can be reversed.

ZONA · 11-25-2012, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Vine

No need to worry, having the division wrapped up doesn't mean not having anything to play for. Playoff positioning and seeding is still at stake.

Ranves and Texans winning by a hangnail in recent weeks. Sure would love for them to get a loss or 2. Stupid ass Chugs and Lions. Both teams showed they are pathetic and found ways to lose yet again.

broncosteven · 11-25-2012, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Atwater His Ass

This is not necessarily a good thing. Knowing you're breezing into the playoffs at week 13 tends to lose focus for the remaining regular season games. Definately don't want to be in a position where we are "backpedaling" into the playoffs by playing crap football since there is not a lot to lose other than seeding.

Getting one of those first round by's should be top priority and I hope Fox is successful at getting the team to continue to play hard, while at the same time having the luxory to rest key players that are on the bubble of playing due to injury if need be.

We need to play for a bye and to make NE come here. I think NE could drop the 49er and or Houston game, we need to keep the pressure on them and Balt.

If we beat Balt, and NE drops a game we are 2nd, I don't worry about going to Houston but we play like **** on the East coast.

gunns · 11-25-2012, 08:07 PM

I still have nightmares about the 96 season when we clinched the first of December and Shanahan rested a lot of players.....and then we went and played Jacksonville after a 1st round bye. Awful.

Jetmeck · 11-25-2012, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by gunns

I still have nightmares about the 96 season when we clinched the first of December and Shanahan rested a lot of players.....and then we went and played Jacksonville after a 1st round bye. Awful.

No offense but just shut up.....I had blanked that from my memory.

Thanks

lonestar · 11-25-2012, 08:16 PM

2008. Up by three with 3 to go.

Whoops screwed the pooch on that one we did.

Jetmeck · 11-25-2012, 08:48 PM

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2008. Up by three with 3 to go.

Whoops screwed the pooch on that me we did.

Ya sure did there....YODA

11-25-2012, 04:59 PM	#1
Vine Ring of Famer New to the Forum Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Chadron, Nebraska Posts: 1,933 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	Earliest in franchise history? AFC West Standings Denver 8-3 4-0 San Diego 4-7 3-2 Oakland 3-8 1-2 Kansas City 1-10 0-4 Denver can clinch a division title with a win next week, OR, losses by both San Diego and Oakland. If Denver clinches the division in NFL week 13, would this be the earliest division clinch in franchise history?

11-25-2012, 05:15 PM	#6
errand Ring of Famer Forgot more than you'll ever know Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Western NC mountains Posts: 15,051	I think we clinched the division after 11 games in 1998 when we were 10-0 if memory serves me right. On edit: We clinched after week 13, as the Raiders were 7-3 when we were 10-0....then lost 5 of their last 6. Last edited by errand; 11-25-2012 at 05:18 PM..

11-25-2012, 08:16 PM	#21
lonestar Day One Fan Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: West Texas Posts: 6,213 Adopt-a-Bronco: Decker	2008. Up by three with 3 to go. Whoops screwed the pooch on that one we did. Last edited by lonestar; 11-25-2012 at 10:18 PM..

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11-25-2012, 05:01 PM	#2
Rocket 7 Formerly known as Dipso Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 4,723 Adopt-a-Bronco: Paul Smith 70	I think 96 was earlier.

11-25-2012, 05:01 PM	#3
spiralism Pro Bowler Need to get away from it all? Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Galway, Ireland Posts: 618 Adopt-a-Bronco: Brandon Stokely	1998? 14-2 over 8-8 Oakland...

11-25-2012, 05:09 PM	#4
ChampJesusBailey Solid Starter New to the Forum Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: TEXAS Posts: 150 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	1996 and 1998 Broncos clinched in week 13 as well.

11-25-2012, 05:11 PM	#5
55CrushEm Dynamic Duo Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: North of Boston, MA Posts: 5,591 Adopt-a-Bronco: Quanterus Smith	Who would have ever dreamed that we would have had the luxury of rooting FOR a division rival with 6 games to go because the division was virtually assured Remarkable.

11-25-2012, 05:19 PM	#8
Vine Ring of Famer New to the Forum Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Chadron, Nebraska Posts: 1,933 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	Thanks for reminding me about 98 folks.

11-25-2012, 06:23 PM	#14
Atwater His Ass Ring of Famer Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,360 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	This is not necessarily a good thing. Knowing you're breezing into the playoffs at week 13 tends to lose focus for the remaining regular season games. Definately don't want to be in a position where we are "backpedaling" into the playoffs by playing crap football since there is not a lot to lose other than seeding. Getting one of those first round by's should be top priority and I hope Fox is successful at getting the team to continue to play hard, while at the same time having the luxory to rest key players that are on the bubble of playing due to injury if need be.

11-25-2012, 08:07 PM	#19
gunns I WANT DEFENSE! Defense, defense, defense Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Always Hoping Posts: 11,657 Adopt-a-Bronco: Defense	I still have nightmares about the 96 season when we clinched the first of December and Shanahan rested a lot of players.....and then we went and played Jacksonville after a 1st round bye. Awful.