early predictions - The Orange Mane

dbroncos31 · 03-22-2005, 12:41 PM

what are your predictions for the 2005 season. I know its early, but i'm wondering how worried everyone is. Pre-draft, i'd say i'm thinking 10-6, wild card, and early playoff knockout. This could obviously improve via the draft, or it could go down. So tell the record, and how we make the playoffs (or not) and where we are knocked out (if we are).

CBF1 · 03-22-2005, 12:44 PM

I agree with the 10-6... but we will need a solid draft and some help on the D line to get to 10-6. If we screw up the draft and do not address the Dline issue, I see 9-7 and no playoffs.

dbroncos31 · 03-22-2005, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by CBF1

I agree with the 10-6... but we will need a solid draft and some help on the D line to get to 10-6. If we screw up the draft and do not address the Dline issue, I see 9-7 and no playoffs.

yeah, i agree, but what i meant was that our best possible season RIGHT NOW would be a first round knockout. If we have an awesome draft, and i mean awesome, then i could see 13-3 and AFC championship. But that would mean addressing all of our needs and having Watts step up, Warren play to his potential, Plummer to play great, and all of our rookies to make a huge immediate impact. But i'm thinkin last year again, followed by another one of these offseasons.

Hotrod · 03-22-2005, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by dbroncos31

yeah, i agree, but what i meant was that our best possible season RIGHT NOW would be a first round knockout. If we have an awesome draft, and i mean awesome, then i could see 13-3 and AFC championship. But that would mean addressing all of our needs and having Watts step up, Warren play to his potential, Plummer to play great, and all of our rookies to make a huge immediate impact. But i'm thinkin last year again, followed by another one of these offseasons.

Well the way the current roster looks I would say around 8-8 or 9-7 missing the playoffs and yet not getting a top draft pick. That being said the homer in me says there is no way the dline roster looks anything like it currently does come opening day.

Old Dude · 03-22-2005, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by dbroncos31

what are your predictions for the 2005 season. I know its early, but i'm wondering how worried everyone is. Pre-draft, i'd say i'm thinking 10-6, wild card, and early playoff knockout. ...

That would seem to fit the pattern.

Ratboy · 03-22-2005, 12:46 PM

Mile High Shack · 03-22-2005, 12:46 PM

8-8 and finish out of the top 15 in draft positions

Bob's your Information Minister · 03-22-2005, 12:48 PM

Right now I see the AFC West pretty much repeating it's course of last year. KC might win a couple more, so could the Raiders.

dbroncos31 · 03-22-2005, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob's your Information Minister

Right now I see the AFC West pretty much repeating it's course of last year. KC might win a couple more, so could the Raiders.

it could, but i don't see the chargers being as good as last year. Gates has no where to go but down, and i can't see Brees being as good. Have they made any big signings yet? Chefs and Raiders will be slightly better, Broncos could be the same.

long beach bronco · 03-22-2005, 12:54 PM

If we keep Pryce and get C. Brown and then draft Brandon Browner and Vincent Jackson in the draft, we'll go 13-3 and home field advantage, that's of course if everyone stays healthy, which hasn't happened around here since Elway retired.

Bronco9798 · 03-22-2005, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by long beach bronco

If we keep Pryce and get C. Brown and then draft Brandon Browner and Vincent Jackson in the draft, we'll go 13-3 and home field advantage, that's of course if everyone stays healthy, which hasn't happened around here since Elway retired.

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long beach bronco · 03-22-2005, 12:58 PM

You just watch and see.....................and yes i do like Fantasy Island.

bronco militia · 03-22-2005, 01:11 PM

as of today:

Based on where we are drafting, the strength of the draft, Free agent signings/losses, the list of opponents on this years schedule:

6-10, 7-9

CBF1 · 03-22-2005, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by bronco militia

as of today:

Based on where we are drafting, the strength of the draft, Free agent signings/losses, the list of opponents on this years schedule:

6-10, 7-9

OUCH

Care to borrow my homer glasses so we can get atleast a 8-8 season from you

bronco militia · 03-22-2005, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by CBF1

OUCH

Care to borrow my homer glasses so we can get atleast a 8-8 season from you

draft day, the 2nd phase of free agency (June 2 cuts), and the 4 game slate of pre-season games could quickly change my mind.

dbroncos31 · 03-22-2005, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by bronco militia

as of today:

Based on where we are drafting, the strength of the draft, Free agent signings/losses, the list of opponents on this years schedule:

6-10, 7-9

wow, that's rough. I guess i could see that, but i won't admit it to myself, and i still think that at worst, realistically, we'll still be .500. But thats just the Broncos fan part of me (like 95% of me)

bronco militia · 03-22-2005, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by dbroncos31

wow, that's rough. I guess i could see that, but i won't admit it to myself, and i still think that at worst, realistically, we'll still be .500. But thats just the Broncos fan part of me (like 95% of me)

that's ok...

I'm just not that ethusiastic about my Broncos anymore. The Broncos were boring/stale before Portis and now are again. I know "the trade" had to be done, but the Broncos are again suffering an identity crisis.

in 2005, may the football gods bless this team with another NFL Superstar.

dbroncos31 · 03-22-2005, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by bronco militia

that's ok...

I'm just not that ethusiastic about my Broncos anymore. The Broncos were boring/stale before Portis and now are again. I know "the trade" had to be done, but the Broncos are again suffering an identity crisis.

in 2005, may the football gods bless this team with another NFL Superstar.

yeah, we need another one of those out of nowhere superstars from the draft. Or, Bell can become one of the league's best runners. Also, Lelie is poised to become a superstar, now that he has broken out. And don't forget DJ. But i see what you mean. We are in need of one of those players who evry fan knows is in the top five players in the NFL. We have a bunch of good young guys poised to take that role. We need them to this year for us to have a shot at the division, let alone the Super Bowl. That's why we need a good draft, and maybe another good signing after June 2. veteran WR anyone?

Hotrod · 03-22-2005, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by bronco militia

that's ok...

I'm just not that ethusiastic about my Broncos anymore. The Broncos were boring/stale before Portis and now are again. I know "the trade" had to be done, but the Broncos are again suffering an identity crisis.

in 2005, may the football gods bless this team with another NFL Superstar.

I feel the same exact way only I would say its more the D that has an identity crisis. They just seem solid yet no big plays they just go thru the motions. Heck the last BIG play they made was Mobley in the SB. I mean really whats the last BIG play you remember.

Heck the only BIG plays I remember last year were Q's fumble and Jakes fade in the endzone that ended our chances at a home playoff game. This team just seems to just go thru the motions.

bronco militia · 03-22-2005, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by hotrod

Heck the only BIG plays I remember last year were Q's fumble and Jakes fade in the endzone that ended our chances at a home playoff game. This team just seems to just go thru the motions.

exactly...

Rascal · 03-22-2005, 01:12 PM

I predict that there will be injuries and some team will suprise some people.

Paladin · 03-22-2005, 01:54 PM

The Broncos were better than the 10-6 they got last year, losing three games due to a fumble, a stupid pass that should not have been thrown, and a ST breakdown. Can those three plays re-occur? (I doubt it, but then there can be some new ways to lose, eh?) So, I am starting from there. There was a rather weak pass rush and the secondary got burned a couple of times badly. The running game was a real surprise to a lot of people, and I think Bell will be better than RD, although that is not a knock on RD

Where the help is really needed badly is in the STs. The punting game is real bad. And the returns do not meet the Pop Warner League standards. While you could not point to them and say that ST play lost the game, it was the cumulative effect of bad play that ultimately led to a lot of real difficult situations for the O and the D. I don't think the need for a DE or a Guard would be hard to manage with the first two picks the Broncos have. But they do need to address teh ST play and get players with speed, panache, verve, vigor, elan, enthusiasm, swivel hips, good knees and kamakaze attitudes to run back kicks. And the punter needs to be able to punt beyond 45 yards a crack and kickoff to the goal line at least 85% of the time

If those areas are addressed, I could see a possible 13-3. If they are not adressed, a repeat 10-6 season seems likely.

NFLBRONCO · 03-22-2005, 02:00 PM

8-8

We play some very good teams in 05. We must regain the ability to beat good teams.

orinjkrush · 03-22-2005, 02:22 PM

i agree with 8-8. i think as of right now, we have moved two games backwards. could change with stellar draft, though.

DrFate · 03-22-2005, 02:34 PM

Based on the improvements of the Chefs, Raiders, and the Bolts have 2 first round picks - I think Denver will be fortunate to go 8-8. (and I nearly always tell people they will contend for the title)

03-22-2005, 12:41 PM	#1
dbroncos31 Ring of Famer RIP D-Will Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Garrison NY Posts: 1,679	early predictions what are your predictions for the 2005 season. I know its early, but i'm wondering how worried everyone is. Pre-draft, i'd say i'm thinking 10-6, wild card, and early playoff knockout. This could obviously improve via the draft, or it could go down. So tell the record, and how we make the playoffs (or not) and where we are knocked out (if we are). Last edited by dbroncos31; 03-22-2005 at 12:42 PM.. Reason: spelling

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03-22-2005, 01:54 PM	#22
Paladin Ring of Famer Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 9,149	The Broncos were better than the 10-6 they got last year, losing three games due to a fumble, a stupid pass that should not have been thrown, and a ST breakdown. Can those three plays re-occur? (I doubt it, but then there can be some new ways to lose, eh?) So, I am starting from there. There was a rather weak pass rush and the secondary got burned a couple of times badly. The running game was a real surprise to a lot of people, and I think Bell will be better than RD, although that is not a knock on RD Where the help is really needed badly is in the STs. The punting game is real bad. And the returns do not meet the Pop Warner League standards. While you could not point to them and say that ST play lost the game, it was the cumulative effect of bad play that ultimately led to a lot of real difficult situations for the O and the D. I don't think the need for a DE or a Guard would be hard to manage with the first two picks the Broncos have. But they do need to address teh ST play and get players with speed, panache, verve, vigor, elan, enthusiasm, swivel hips, good knees and kamakaze attitudes to run back kicks. And the punter needs to be able to punt beyond 45 yards a crack and kickoff to the goal line at least 85% of the time If those areas are addressed, I could see a possible 13-3. If they are not adressed, a repeat 10-6 season seems likely. Last edited by Paladin; 03-22-2005 at 01:57 PM..

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03-22-2005, 12:44 PM	#2
CBF1 Ring of Famer No avatar is the new avatar Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,907 Adopt-a-Bronco: Jack Del rio	I agree with the 10-6... but we will need a solid draft and some help on the D line to get to 10-6. If we screw up the draft and do not address the Dline issue, I see 9-7 and no playoffs.

03-22-2005, 12:46 PM	#7
Mile High Shack Ring of Famer Cock-a-doodle-do Join Date: May 2001 Location: Somewhere Posts: 17,010	8-8 and finish out of the top 15 in draft positions

03-22-2005, 12:48 PM	#8
Bob's your Information Minister Chiefs > Broncos Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 25,917 Adopt-a-Bronco: CHRIS KUPER!!!	Right now I see the AFC West pretty much repeating it's course of last year. KC might win a couple more, so could the Raiders.

03-22-2005, 12:54 PM	#10
long beach bronco Registered User "I'm your Huckleberry" Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Long Beach Posts: 1,017 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Manning	If we keep Pryce and get C. Brown and then draft Brandon Browner and Vincent Jackson in the draft, we'll go 13-3 and home field advantage, that's of course if everyone stays healthy, which hasn't happened around here since Elway retired.

03-22-2005, 12:58 PM	#12
long beach bronco Registered User "I'm your Huckleberry" Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Long Beach Posts: 1,017 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Manning	You just watch and see.....................and yes i do like Fantasy Island.

03-22-2005, 01:11 PM	#13
bronco militia Ring of Famer THE GREATEST Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: colorado springs, co Posts: 22,569	as of today: Based on where we are drafting, the strength of the draft, Free agent signings/losses, the list of opponents on this years schedule: 6-10, 7-9

03-22-2005, 01:12 PM	#21
Rascal RIP Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 16,581 Adopt-a-Bronco: Turf	I predict that there will be injuries and some team will suprise some people.

03-22-2005, 02:00 PM	#23
NFLBRONCO Ring of Famer Go Nuggets Go Lakers Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lafayette Colorado Posts: 7,381	8-8 We play some very good teams in 05. We must regain the ability to beat good teams.

03-22-2005, 02:22 PM	#24
orinjkrush ... Prospects for the future... Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DistrictOfCorruption Posts: 4,913 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ben Garland	i agree with 8-8. i think as of right now, we have moved two games backwards. could change with stellar draft, though.

03-22-2005, 02:34 PM	#25
DrFate Lord of Order Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Tower of Fate Posts: 4,388	Based on the improvements of the Chefs, Raiders, and the Bolts have 2 first round picks - I think Denver will be fortunate to go 8-8. (and I nearly always tell people they will contend for the title)