Moreno stepped his game up - The Orange Mane

Swedish Extrovert · 11-25-2012, 01:42 PM

He knows this is his last chance, and he's rising to the occasion...

Armchair Bronco · 11-25-2012, 01:45 PM

He looked good. North and south. And two hands on the ball at all times.

Mission accomplished I'd say.

Goobzilla · 11-25-2012, 01:47 PM

Good enough. A couple tackles by the Turf Monster but a positive performance overall.

Ray Finkle · 11-25-2012, 01:48 PM

Ran well and ran hard.

Houshyamama · 11-25-2012, 01:51 PM

Impressive I'd say, I'm happy for him.

errand · 11-25-2012, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Mightysmurf

He knows this is his last chance, and he's rising to the occasion...

Actually he ran this hard last season before he blew his knee out....and was running this hard earlier, but he did fumble that one time this year, and that is an unforgivable sin to some on here.

Vine · 11-25-2012, 01:53 PM

I have been one of his biggest critics. He played well today, in fact, I might even say, without his performance today, Denver may not have won.

However, I will say this... I still feel it is inevitable that the Know-Show that most of us know too well will eventually come back.

DenverBound · 11-25-2012, 01:54 PM

I loved his performance today but God does he make it look bad. He is the clumsiest back I have ever watched run. It's embarrassing. He trips over his own feet, misses obvious holes and shows no confidence. The only thing he's confident about are his abilities to get up off the ground. He pops up like boss.

If he showed half the confidence running the ball that he shows getting up from tripping over his own feet we'd be alright.

Vine · 11-25-2012, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by errand

Actually he ran this hard last season before he blew his knee out....and was running this hard earlier, but he did fumble that one time this year, and that is an unforgivable sin to some on here.

Fumbling in itself is not unforgivable, but some of his fumbles came at the most inopportune times that ended up costing Denver games.

Beantown Bronco · 11-25-2012, 01:57 PM

I'm very happy for him.

Next week will be a tough test for sure. TB has the #1 ranked run defense in the league. If he can even somewhat replicate today's numbers, we'll do just fine. We need more consistent blocking though. We were largely dominated up front today.

He will have his chances the rest of the way though. Nobody we face after TB has an even somewhat decent run defense.

Agamemnon · 11-25-2012, 02:02 PM

Good god, it almost seems like it causes some of you pain to say anything nice about the guy.

errand · 11-25-2012, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Vine

I have been one of his biggest critics. He played well today, in fact, I might even say, without his performance today, Denver may not have won.

However, I will say this... I still feel it is inevitable that the Know-Show that most of us know too well will eventually come back.

Evidently you didn't like the big **** sandwich Knowshon made you eat today, huh?

errand · 11-25-2012, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Vine

Fumbling in itself is not unforgivable, but some of his fumbles came at the most inopportune times that ended up costing Denver games.

Really? which one? And pray tell when is there ever an opportune time to fumble the ball?

If you think the fumble vs. Falcons cost us that game, you're not only stupid, you're ****ing stupid as all get out......

errand · 11-25-2012, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by DenverBound

I loved his performance today but God does he make it look bad. He is the clumsiest back I have ever watched run. It's embarrassing. He trips over his own feet, misses obvious holes and shows no confidence. The only thing he's confident about are his abilities to get up off the ground. He pops up like boss.

If he showed half the confidence running the ball that he shows getting up from tripping over his own feet we'd be alright.

Yeah because he's the only RB that's tripped himself up running the ball....

the hatred for this guy is just mind blowing.....

Beantown Bronco · 11-25-2012, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by errand

Really? which one? And pray tell when is there ever an opportune time to fumble the ball?

If you think the fumble vs. Falcons cost us that game, you're not only stupid, you're ****ing stupid as all get out......

This.

I've debunked this myth before. He has 8 career lost fumbles and 5 of them either came in wins or in games that we lost by 20 or more points. Another was that Falcons game. Another came early in the first half of a close game.

DenverBound · 11-25-2012, 02:12 PM

I can't count how many times I screamed out "just hit the ****ing hole!!!" I appreciated his patience but damn man get your legs moving at least...

go_broncos · 11-25-2012, 02:24 PM

it's just one game..

2KBack · 11-25-2012, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DenverBound

I can't count how many times I screamed out "just hit the ****ing hole!!!" I appreciated his patience but damn man get your legs moving at least...

Patience to allow the holes to develop was one of Moreno's weaknesses. I was incredibly excited to see him run with patience like that. His biggest gains came from allowing the play to develop.

DenverBound · 11-25-2012, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 2KBack

Patience to allow the holes to develop was one of Moreno's weaknesses. I was incredibly excited to see him run with patience like that. His biggest gains came from allowing the play to develop.

No, I agree completely. It's just that when he finally sees the hole open up he still is timid to run through it. Hit it and hit it hard man.

Vine · 11-25-2012, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by errand

Evidently you didn't like the big **** sandwich Knowshon made you eat today, huh?

I gave him props for his game today. What else would you expect me to do?

Agamemnon · 11-25-2012, 02:38 PM

Why do I get the feeling a lot of you are sitting at home crossing your fingers and hoping the guy fails massively? You do get that Moreno finally putting it together and staying healthy from here on out will help our playoff hopes right?

Popps · 11-25-2012, 02:39 PM

Again. He's a talented back. His health has been his biggest downfall. He's a polarized player because of who drafted him. If he was a 4th round Fox selection... we'd all be praising him as one of the better back-ups in the league.

The issue will be his health. Hopefully he can finally stay on the field.

Vine · 11-25-2012, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by errand

Really? which one? And pray tell when is there ever an opportune time to fumble the ball?

If you think the fumble vs. Falcons cost us that game, you're not only stupid, you're ****ing stupid as all get out......

So you are going to try to claim that some fumbles don't have as big an effect on games as other fumbles? Last year, he several fumbles that hurt us big time. You never want to see one of your own players fumble, but if you fumble when you are up by 3 touchdowns, that is a lot less costly than some of the other times he has fumbled.

Vine · 11-25-2012, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Agamemnon

Why do I get the feeling a lot of you are sitting at home crossing your fingers and hoping the guy fails massively? You do get that Moreno finally putting it together and staying healthy from here on out will help our playoff hopes right?

I don't know if you are thinking of me, but I said it before, if he sees the field, I root for him. It is in the Broncos best interests for him to perform well when he does play. Only fake fans would not agree with that. I am happy for him, and was glad that he hit those holes and broke tackles. He played very well.

BigPlayShay · 11-25-2012, 02:42 PM

Only lost his shoe once from what I could see. Seriously though, he looked good, even after contact.

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11-25-2012, 01:42 PM	#1
Swedish Extrovert President of the Universe Formerly known as mightysmurf Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Highlands Ranch Posts: 14,959 Adopt-a-Bronco: Joel Dreesen	Moreno stepped his game up He knows this is his last chance, and he's rising to the occasion...

11-25-2012, 01:45 PM	#2
Armchair Bronco Ring of Famer Call me "Old School"... Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,604 Adopt-a-Bronco: Darrien Gordon	He looked good. North and south. And two hands on the ball at all times. Mission accomplished I'd say.

11-25-2012, 01:47 PM	#3
Goobzilla Lights Out B*h! BA-ZING!!** Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wellington Posts: 6,526 Adopt-a-Bronco: Mitch Erickson	Good enough. A couple tackles by the Turf Monster but a positive performance overall.

11-25-2012, 01:48 PM	#4
Ray Finkle DOOONNNTTTTT CAAARRREEE! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 7,411	Ran well and ran hard.

11-25-2012, 01:51 PM	#5
Houshyamama I Make The Weather Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 3,862 Adopt-a-Bronco: Brock Osweiler	Impressive I'd say, I'm happy for him.

11-25-2012, 01:53 PM	#7
Vine Ring of Famer New to the Forum Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Chadron, Nebraska Posts: 1,933 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	I have been one of his biggest critics. He played well today, in fact, I might even say, without his performance today, Denver may not have won. However, I will say this... I still feel it is inevitable that the Know-Show that most of us know too well will eventually come back.

11-25-2012, 01:54 PM	#8
DenverBound Seasoned Veteran New to the Forum Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 421 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	I loved his performance today but God does he make it look bad. He is the clumsiest back I have ever watched run. It's embarrassing. He trips over his own feet, misses obvious holes and shows no confidence. The only thing he's confident about are his abilities to get up off the ground. He pops up like boss. If he showed half the confidence running the ball that he shows getting up from tripping over his own feet we'd be alright.

11-25-2012, 01:57 PM	#10
Beantown Bronco Athletic Supporter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mass Posts: 19,045 Adopt-a-Bronco: Matt Prater	I'm very happy for him. Next week will be a tough test for sure. TB has the #1 ranked run defense in the league. If he can even somewhat replicate today's numbers, we'll do just fine. We need more consistent blocking though. We were largely dominated up front today. He will have his chances the rest of the way though. Nobody we face after TB has an even somewhat decent run defense.

11-25-2012, 02:02 PM	#11
Agamemnon Ring of Famer Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 10,454 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	Good god, it almost seems like it causes some of you pain to say anything nice about the guy.

11-25-2012, 02:12 PM	#16
DenverBound Seasoned Veteran New to the Forum Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 421 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	I can't count how many times I screamed out "just hit the ****ing hole!!!" I appreciated his patience but damn man get your legs moving at least...

11-25-2012, 02:24 PM	#17
go_broncos Ring of Famer **** you Bill Vinovich Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 5,220 Adopt-a-Bronco: Rod Smith	it's just one game..

11-25-2012, 02:38 PM	#21
Agamemnon Ring of Famer Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 10,454 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	Why do I get the feeling a lot of you are sitting at home crossing your fingers and hoping the guy fails massively? You do get that Moreno finally putting it together and staying healthy from here on out will help our playoff hopes right?

11-25-2012, 02:39 PM	#22
Popps TEAM FIRST. Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 29,786	Again. He's a talented back. His health has been his biggest downfall. He's a polarized player because of who drafted him. If he was a 4th round Fox selection... we'd all be praising him as one of the better back-ups in the league. The issue will be his health. Hopefully he can finally stay on the field.

11-25-2012, 02:42 PM	#25
BigPlayShay Ring of Famer Novaking Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 4,238 Adopt-a-Bronco: Got Cut	Only lost his shoe once from what I could see. Seriously though, he looked good, even after contact.