Smith: "We really ain't having any fun... need to relax" - The Orange Mane

Taco John · 10-20-2006, 12:12 AM

Smith suggests a relaxing atmosphere
By Lee Rasizer, Rocky Mountain News
October 20, 2006
ENGLEWOOD - Receiver Rod Smith has a one-word solution for the offensive malaise affecting the Broncos - relax.
"We really ain't having any fun," Smith said Thursday. "You look at the defensive coaches, all of them are smiling. And you look at the offensive coaches and they're all uptight. And us players, we get uptight because he's uptight. And we need to relax so he can relax.

"And I really feel if we just go out and relax and have fun, man, we'll open our offense up. We'll let our coaches get some sleep for once."

The Broncos are 24th in total offense, with the 30th-rated passing attack on pace for 2,317 yards. Javon Walker has accounted for 388 receiving yards. The rest of the team: 387.

But the biggest issue is points, where the average per game is 12.4, tied for second worst in the league.

The Broncos' title teams of the late 1990s had back-to-back scoring seasons of 472 and 501 points, setting an expectation level Smith believes might be out of whack with current NFL reality, where blowouts are rare.

"We're trying to live up to how

we've always been in the past and we've always been high-powered. That's our standard," he said. "At the same time, some of those things that we used to do back in the past we can't do now because it was a tremendous group of people, a collective effort that was going in the right direction."

Smith insisted the key item that's lost is the team is winning.

"Until the way we're playing starts costing us games," the situation can't be discussed in crisis levels, he said.

The Broncos are 4-1, tied atop the AFC West heading into Sunday's game at Cleveland (1-4).

"We're going to be fine," Smith said.

http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drm...079824,00.html

Dutch · 10-20-2006, 12:18 AM

Amen, the Voice of Reason. Calm down bronco nation....until it costs us a game, everyone just needs to chill. I remember the Orange Crush days where this wasn't unusual, get over it newbies and just be glad we are not the Faiders or the schitso Queifs!

Dutch

ClevelandBronco · 10-20-2006, 12:22 AM

http://www.orangemane.com/BB/showthread.php?t=48238

Post in existing threads.

Newbs. Harumph.

Taco John · 10-20-2006, 12:43 AM

Eh... That one is focused on Rod's life after football. I'm not interested in talking about Rod leaving.

watermock · 10-20-2006, 12:57 AM

Hey...I'm relaxed...

I have it all figured out...have field turf for a lawn...and plastic trees that never lose their leaves.

I wish...I have to go slave over at the cottage all day picking up piles and piles of leaves before they get snowed under. Not only that, the damn pilot won't stay lit. I have to buy three radidator heaters or something or drain the water.

No field turf for mock tommorow.

Dutch · 10-20-2006, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ClevelandBronco

http://www.orangemane.com/BB/showthread.php?t=48238

Post in existing threads.

Newbs. Harumph.

Er, your point? Oh, and yeah..newb...you got your heart broken by the broncs against your browns in another thread, right? I was talking about the first Orange Crush when we got our hearts broken by the Cowboys in '76. 10 years before that rook!

Dutch

CBF1 · 10-20-2006, 01:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dutch

Er, your point? Oh, and yeah..newb...you got your heart broken by the broncs against your browns in another thread, right? I was talking about the first Orange Crush when we got our hearts broken by the Cowboys in '76. 10 years before that rook!
Dutch

That would have been the 1977 season.... Super bowl played in January 1978.

Your history wienee has spoken

Dutch · 10-20-2006, 01:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CBF1

That would have been the 1977 season.... Super bowl played in January 1978.

Your history wienee has spoken

Thanks CBF1...it's a bit late on the East Coast.

Dutch

ClevelandBronco · 10-20-2006, 02:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dutch

Er, your point?

Look up who Taco John is and you'll be in on the joke.

Newbs. Harrumph. (And for real this time.)

Dutch · 10-20-2006, 02:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ClevelandBronco

Look up who Taco John is and you'll be in on the joke.

Newbs. Harrumph. (And for real this time.)

Think TJ was talking about your link not having much to do with this one other than what Rod is doing after football. He's been working hard like that in the off season since he got here. So again, your point? Newb.

Kaylore · 10-20-2006, 02:38 AM

The Mane is hostile lately, but I guess we've never been the kindest board. I blame Bob...

Anyway, It sounds like it is a combination of many things, and one of those things is that it sounds like they're pushing (trying too hard, fighting the ball, whatever you want to call it.) If you are trying too hard to do something, or even too focused on not making a mistake, you'll paly tight and have difficutly executing. They need to calm down and just play football. If they start having fun, maybe things will move a bit better.

watermock · 10-20-2006, 02:44 AM

Kaylore, this is a tough room...you know that.

We have some serious tests coming up so whatever....

Honestly, I am not sure WHAT to think right now. I went to the start Cutler camp two weeks ago...it doesn't mean it's the right camp. Just my opinion....Let's just store an acorn this week somehow....

watermock · 10-20-2006, 02:48 AM

Store Acorns...Store Acorns...Mock's mantra for week 7.

Kaylore · 10-20-2006, 02:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watermock

Kaylore, this is a tough room...you know that.

well you know it better than I do.

Quote:

Honestly, I am not sure WHAT to think right now. I went to the start Cutler camp two weeks ago...it doesn't mean it's the right camp. Just my opinion....Let's just store an acorn this week somehow....

I hope we're not looking past this one to the Colts.

watermock · 10-20-2006, 02:51 AM

At least I didn't have a starship blown up under my command.

elsid13 · 10-20-2006, 02:55 AM

Sounds like it time for TOGA party.

Dutch · 10-20-2006, 02:59 AM

[QUOTE=Kaylore;1320480]The Mane is hostile lately, but I guess we've never been the kindest board. I blame Bob...

Guess that is what has me a bit frustrated Kaylore. Those that have been with the Broncs for longer than the Super Bowl winning years can remember when a season like this was not that unusual. I remember when Joe Collier's 3-4 defense was the reason we were finally competetive. Offense in the NFL is down across the boards this year. Some will say "but look at San Diego, blah blah blah" but they haven't played anyone but the Ravens who beat them. Just wish the sarcastic haters would STFU and enjoy 4-1 for a change, but in this age of instant gratification/& I want it now!!!! that is unlikely. Wonder what these folks are going to do when faced with a decade long challenge to resolve, oh never mind....we're fixing to answer that aren't we....

Dutch

watermock · 10-20-2006, 03:02 AM

Kaylore · 10-20-2006, 03:08 AM

[QUOTE=Dutch;1320491]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaylore

The Mane is hostile lately, but I guess we've never been the kindest board. I blame Bob...

Guess that is what has me a bit frustrated Kaylore. Those that have been with the Broncs for longer than the Super Bowl winning years can remember when a season like this was not that unusual. I remember when Joe Collier's 3-4 defense was the reason we were finally competetive. Offense in the NFL is down across the boards this year. Some will say "but look at San Diego, blah blah blah" but they haven't played anyone but the Ravens who beat them. Just wish the sarcastic haters would STFU and enjoy 4-1 for a change, but in this age of instant gratification/& I want it now!!!! that is unlikely. Wonder what these folks are going to do when faced with a decade long challenge to resolve, oh never mind....we're fixing to answer that aren't we....

Dutch

I think it's because we got so close, seemed so good and then melted so quickly. It was like a tease, and we're still getting over it. The other "problem" is that our defense is playing at a level that's unheard of and many of us feel that rare, once in a lifetime squad is being wasted and are frustrated to have to watch it. I think if we sucked people wouldn't be as nervous and frantic.

I'd be curious to see what would happen if the team went 4-12 one year. Hopefully I won't ever satisfy that curiosity.

elsid13 · 10-20-2006, 03:15 AM

[QUOTE=Kaylore;1320496]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dutch

I think it's because we got so close, seemed so good and then melted so quickly. It was like a tease, and we're still getting over it. The other "problem" is that our defense is playing at a level that's unheard of and many of us feel that rare, once in a lifetime squad is being wasted and are frustrated to have to watch it. I think if we sucked people wouldn't be as nervous and frantic.

I'd be curious to see what would happen if the team went 4-12 one year. Hopefully I won't ever satisfy that curiosity.

This place would explode if the team went 4-12. Hell people are nasty when Denver loses in preseason, an extended losing streak would have people challenging each other to fist fights.

I think the frustration is because Shanahan has produced a such superior product for so long that because it not up to those standards, the fans are itching at the bit. And because Plummer is the central player in this drama, and isn't meeting anyone's expectation, he getting it from both barrels. Denver offense is a victim of it own past success, because the system has been so successful over the years.

Dutch · 10-20-2006, 03:17 AM

I get where you are coming from, but I wasn't suprised last year. I was afraid that our over use of the blitz would catch up to us in the playoffs. If that was to happen, I didn't think we would be able to get into a shootout with anyone. We did so well against the Pats that I was hoping we were home free, my bro brought me down to earth and called it the morning before the game. Thing is, it still gutted both of us. However, that is no excuse for the whining going on and the vitriole on this site. Sounds like a bunch of spoiled kids. Waaa. 4-1 they need to enjoy the moment. Oh, and I think Mike S. knows what the heck he is doing with this team...if he thought Jay was a better answer right now than Jake....it would be done. So the whiners need to lay off the Jay for Jake garbage until Mike decides it's time...it ain't time.

Dutch

elsid13 · 10-20-2006, 03:24 AM

It ain't fair being the QB of struggling offense, but that why they get paid the big bucks.

What really has me pissed as a fan is that DCs in the league have enough game film of Plummer in Denver system, that they know what the have to do to stop him. And the Denver coaching staff hasn't come ways to play to his strength this year. And before you ask I gotting plenty of crap from board members before this year, talking about Plummer's weakness, and what I like about him.

Dutch · 10-20-2006, 03:40 AM

That was pretty much our view going into the AFCC game last year. That Pburgh had too much game film on us and would be able to take away the run. I don't think Jake is the second coming of John, hell not even Montana, but he is a hell of a lot better than Trent Dilfer! We need a bust out game to calm these folks down. I for one am NOT suprised it didn't happen against the Faid last week. Anyone remember how bad they sucked when we lost to them in the snow?

Dutch

Circle Orange · 10-20-2006, 05:21 AM

Ah...once again, the past doth bite us in the ass...

PLAYERS SI
SYSTEM NO

Who says this board is crabby and full of cranks?

Who says we're living in the past? All we want is THE EXACT SAME SQUAD we had in the past. Why's that such a problem?

I'll leave the calm and cool stuff to other people. I'd just as soon panic, thank you.

Mile High Shack · 10-20-2006, 05:49 AM

well, I think personally Plummer is pressing because of Cutler

He knows he has to prove something this year or he's gone and I doubt he wants to go to a new team (it will happen anyway)

the fans are on him, booing him at home, the media is hounding him....I don't care what he says, all that has to effect him a little.

If he plays well again on the road, then I think it might be our fans and his psyche. I'm not saying Denver has bad fans, just people need to quit booing him AT HOME.

criticize him all you want after the game, but during the game, get behind him.

10-20-2006, 12:12 AM	#1
Taco John 24/7 Broncos In Elway I Trust Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 49,704 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Manning	Smith: "We really ain't having any fun... need to relax" Smith suggests a relaxing atmosphere By Lee Rasizer, Rocky Mountain News October 20, 2006 ENGLEWOOD - Receiver Rod Smith has a one-word solution for the offensive malaise affecting the Broncos - relax. "We really ain't having any fun," Smith said Thursday. "You look at the defensive coaches, all of them are smiling. And you look at the offensive coaches and they're all uptight. And us players, we get uptight because he's uptight. And we need to relax so he can relax. "And I really feel if we just go out and relax and have fun, man, we'll open our offense up. We'll let our coaches get some sleep for once." The Broncos are 24th in total offense, with the 30th-rated passing attack on pace for 2,317 yards. Javon Walker has accounted for 388 receiving yards. The rest of the team: 387. But the biggest issue is points, where the average per game is 12.4, tied for second worst in the league. The Broncos' title teams of the late 1990s had back-to-back scoring seasons of 472 and 501 points, setting an expectation level Smith believes might be out of whack with current NFL reality, where blowouts are rare. "We're trying to live up to how we've always been in the past and we've always been high-powered. That's our standard," he said. "At the same time, some of those things that we used to do back in the past we can't do now because it was a tremendous group of people, a collective effort that was going in the right direction." Smith insisted the key item that's lost is the team is winning. "Until the way we're playing starts costing us games," the situation can't be discussed in crisis levels, he said. The Broncos are 4-1, tied atop the AFC West heading into Sunday's game at Cleveland (1-4). "We're going to be fine," Smith said. http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drm...079824,00.html

10-20-2006, 12:57 AM	#5
watermock "Hoodie Jr" "Hug me!" Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hot Springs, Ouachitah Posts: 77,090	Hey...I'm relaxed... I have it all figured out...have field turf for a lawn...and plastic trees that never lose their leaves. I wish...I have to go slave over at the cottage all day picking up piles and piles of leaves before they get snowed under. Not only that, the damn pilot won't stay lit. I have to buy three radidator heaters or something or drain the water. No field turf for mock tommorow. Last edited by watermock; 10-20-2006 at 01:05 AM..

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10-20-2006, 12:18 AM	#2
Dutch The Flying Dutchman Leatherneck Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,499 Adopt-a-Bronco: Rubin Carter	Amen, the Voice of Reason. Calm down bronco nation....until it costs us a game, everyone just needs to chill. I remember the Orange Crush days where this wasn't unusual, get over it newbies and just be glad we are not the Faiders or the schitso Queifs! Dutch

10-20-2006, 12:22 AM	#3
ClevelandBronco Ring of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Freedonia Posts: 1,643	http://www.orangemane.com/BB/showthread.php?t=48238 Post in existing threads. Newbs. Harumph.

10-20-2006, 12:43 AM	#4
Taco John 24/7 Broncos In Elway I Trust Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 49,704 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Manning	Eh... That one is focused on Rod's life after football. I'm not interested in talking about Rod leaving.

10-20-2006, 02:38 AM	#11
Kaylore 6-37, Raider fans. Yummy birds and snow! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ceti Alpha V Posts: 41,050 Adopt-a-Bronco: Wesley Duke	The Mane is hostile lately, but I guess we've never been the kindest board. I blame Bob... Anyway, It sounds like it is a combination of many things, and one of those things is that it sounds like they're pushing (trying too hard, fighting the ball, whatever you want to call it.) If you are trying too hard to do something, or even too focused on not making a mistake, you'll paly tight and have difficutly executing. They need to calm down and just play football. If they start having fun, maybe things will move a bit better.

10-20-2006, 02:44 AM	#12
watermock "Hoodie Jr" "Hug me!" Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hot Springs, Ouachitah Posts: 77,090	Kaylore, this is a tough room...you know that. We have some serious tests coming up so whatever.... Honestly, I am not sure WHAT to think right now. I went to the start Cutler camp two weeks ago...it doesn't mean it's the right camp. Just my opinion....Let's just store an acorn this week somehow....

10-20-2006, 02:48 AM	#13
watermock "Hoodie Jr" "Hug me!" Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hot Springs, Ouachitah Posts: 77,090	Store Acorns...Store Acorns...Mock's mantra for week 7.

10-20-2006, 02:51 AM	#15
watermock "Hoodie Jr" "Hug me!" Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hot Springs, Ouachitah Posts: 77,090	At least I didn't have a starship blown up under my command.

10-20-2006, 02:55 AM	#16
elsid13 Lost In Space Bóg, Honor, Ojczyzna Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: DC Posts: 19,086	Sounds like it time for TOGA party.

10-20-2006, 02:59 AM	#17
Dutch The Flying Dutchman Leatherneck Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,499 Adopt-a-Bronco: Rubin Carter	[QUOTE=Kaylore;1320480]The Mane is hostile lately, but I guess we've never been the kindest board. I blame Bob... Guess that is what has me a bit frustrated Kaylore. Those that have been with the Broncs for longer than the Super Bowl winning years can remember when a season like this was not that unusual. I remember when Joe Collier's 3-4 defense was the reason we were finally competetive. Offense in the NFL is down across the boards this year. Some will say "but look at San Diego, blah blah blah" but they haven't played anyone but the Ravens who beat them. Just wish the sarcastic haters would STFU and enjoy 4-1 for a change, but in this age of instant gratification/& I want it now!!!! that is unlikely. Wonder what these folks are going to do when faced with a decade long challenge to resolve, oh never mind....we're fixing to answer that aren't we.... Dutch

10-20-2006, 03:02 AM	#18
watermock "Hoodie Jr" "Hug me!" Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hot Springs, Ouachitah Posts: 77,090

10-20-2006, 03:17 AM	#21
Dutch The Flying Dutchman Leatherneck Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,499 Adopt-a-Bronco: Rubin Carter	I get where you are coming from, but I wasn't suprised last year. I was afraid that our over use of the blitz would catch up to us in the playoffs. If that was to happen, I didn't think we would be able to get into a shootout with anyone. We did so well against the Pats that I was hoping we were home free, my bro brought me down to earth and called it the morning before the game. Thing is, it still gutted both of us. However, that is no excuse for the whining going on and the vitriole on this site. Sounds like a bunch of spoiled kids. Waaa. 4-1 they need to enjoy the moment. Oh, and I think Mike S. knows what the heck he is doing with this team...if he thought Jay was a better answer right now than Jake....it would be done. So the whiners need to lay off the Jay for Jake garbage until Mike decides it's time...it ain't time. Dutch

10-20-2006, 03:24 AM	#22
elsid13 Lost In Space Bóg, Honor, Ojczyzna Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: DC Posts: 19,086	It ain't fair being the QB of struggling offense, but that why they get paid the big bucks. What really has me pissed as a fan is that DCs in the league have enough game film of Plummer in Denver system, that they know what the have to do to stop him. And the Denver coaching staff hasn't come ways to play to his strength this year. And before you ask I gotting plenty of crap from board members before this year, talking about Plummer's weakness, and what I like about him.

10-20-2006, 03:40 AM	#23
Dutch The Flying Dutchman Leatherneck Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,499 Adopt-a-Bronco: Rubin Carter	That was pretty much our view going into the AFCC game last year. That Pburgh had too much game film on us and would be able to take away the run. I don't think Jake is the second coming of John, hell not even Montana, but he is a hell of a lot better than Trent Dilfer! We need a bust out game to calm these folks down. I for one am NOT suprised it didn't happen against the Faid last week. Anyone remember how bad they sucked when we lost to them in the snow? Dutch

10-20-2006, 05:21 AM	#24
Circle Orange SPOT ON. Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: The Styxx, D.C. Posts: 3,956	Ah...once again, the past doth bite us in the ass... PLAYERS SI SYSTEM NO Who says this board is crabby and full of cranks? Who says we're living in the past? All we want is THE EXACT SAME SQUAD we had in the past. Why's that such a problem? I'll leave the calm and cool stuff to other people. I'd just as soon panic, thank you.

10-20-2006, 05:49 AM	#25
Mile High Shack Ring of Famer Cock-a-doodle-do Join Date: May 2001 Location: Somewhere Posts: 17,010	well, I think personally Plummer is pressing because of Cutler He knows he has to prove something this year or he's gone and I doubt he wants to go to a new team (it will happen anyway) the fans are on him, booing him at home, the media is hounding him....I don't care what he says, all that has to effect him a little. If he plays well again on the road, then I think it might be our fans and his psyche. I'm not saying Denver has bad fans, just people need to quit booing him AT HOME. criticize him all you want after the game, but during the game, get behind him.