Article on our dominating D vs SF - The Orange Mane

KansasBronco · 08-22-2005, 01:23 PM

Scouts Inc.

If you want a defense that can fly to the ball, hit their man and sack the quarterback, all you have to do is look towards the orange sky over the Rocky Mountains.

The Steele Curtain, the Purple People Eaters, the Orange Crush, these were just a few of the most dominant defenses to exist in the NFL. Today, if you want a defense that can fly to the ball, hit the man carrying the ball, and sack the quarterback, all you have to do is look towards the orange sky over the Rocky Mountains in Colorado.

That’s right boys and girls, there might be a new sheriff in the AFC, and the sheriff’s name is the Denver Bronco’s Defense. The Wild West just got wilder. Ask the San Francisco 49ers starting offense. After the first quarter of the Bronco’s second preseason game; where an already stagnant offense lay in ruin, Denver’s “D” had totally dominated the starting unit of the 49ers.

The boys from the Bay Area had no answer for Al Wilson, Trevor Pryce, John Lynch and company. The offensive stats for the first quarter read, Total net yards, 11. Total first downs, 2. Net rushing yards, 10. Net passing yards (hold on to your seat for this stat), -2. That’s right, -2 net passing yards. Truly offensive!

A commanding presence on the field that hadn’t been there in almost a year, was Trevor Pryce. He had two sacks in the first quarter. Al Wilson was asked if he was happy that Pryce was back and he said, “I’m happy for Trevor. (He) had a rough year last year.”

Now I know what you’re thinking, “My two year-old can count higher than the number of games the 49ers won last year.” That’s true, but this is still the NFL. These are some of the best athletes in the world, and like coach Mike Shanahan said, “I’m not going to make excuses for playing well on defense.” And he shouldn’t. The Broncos walked all over San Fran’s offense with what was a very vanilla defensive scheme.

Coming out very physical from the coin toss, big “D” bullied the 49ers around. Their play was personified in a play John Lynch made on tight end Billy Bajema towards the end of the first quarter. Alex Smith, the QB for the 49ers, dropped back to pass, and unloaded in the direction of his tight end. The throw ended up going slightly astray, but that didn’t stop Lynch from laying out a hit that put Bejema on the side lines. He was promptly examined buy San Fran’s medical staff. Prognosis, yellow stars, and little birdies.

Now you can’t put a lot of stock in pre season games, but remember these games are to knock the rust off before the season begins. Just imagine, if this is knocking the rust off, by time the season starts, it will be knocking helmets and cleats off.

Rascal · 08-22-2005, 01:24 PM

I'll hold my enthusiasm till I see them play the colts.

SoCalBronco · 08-22-2005, 01:25 PM

KSBronco, please link to the article and if its insider (which i think Scouts is) please dont post the entire article just a portion of it, per Taco's new policy.

Thanks though, its a great read.

Billy Clyde Puckett · 08-22-2005, 01:29 PM

I'm in shock. A national article that does not say the Broncs were dumb for picking up the Browns DL.

BTW here is the link http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slu...del&type=story

Clockwork Orange · 08-22-2005, 01:30 PM

As happy as I am with the performance of the Broncos defense, it's severely tempered by the fact that the 49ers will be the worst team in the NFL for the 2nd year running.

They might as well let David Baas (remember him?) run with the first team, there's no way he could do any worse then the group we saw on Saturday. Both of Pryce's sacks came after the Broncos D-line pushed the 49ers O-line directly into Alex Smith. They'd better do something quick or else that kid is gonna land on IR at some point this season.

KansasBronco · 08-22-2005, 01:43 PM

This is also without Champ Bailey, and Courtney Brown. We played and dominated that offense like we should have. That's better than playing them and looking like crap!

Hercules Rockefeller · 08-22-2005, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clockwork Orange

As happy as I am with the performance of the Broncos defense, it's severely tempered by the fact that the 49ers will be the worst team in the NFL for the 2nd year running.

39 yards on 26 plays is an excellent defensive showing no matter which NFL offense it was against.

Clockwork Orange · 08-22-2005, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KansasBronco

This is also without Champ Bailey, and Courtney Brown. We played and dominated that offense like we should have. That's better than playing them and looking like crap!

Don't get me wrong, I'm pleased with their performance. They did what they're supposed to do against an inferior opponent. If they can do that in the regular season I'll be much happier.

This Saturday will be the real test.

SpringStein · 08-22-2005, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clockwork Orange

This Saturday will be the real test.

Against the 0-3 Colts.

bloodsunday · 08-22-2005, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rascal

I'll hold my enthusiasm till I see them play the colts.

Amen. I was at the game and just before Barlow scored in the 2nd quarter they substituted the entire defense! It was so confusing that they had to take a timeout. I think they were trying to make it look like the starters didn't get scored on (even though SF was already deep in Denver territory)!!!! I actually thought the performance by the D was pretty average. If Rattay had been running their first team O, it would have looked much different. Alex Smith looks like a toddler lost in Grand Central Station.

Clockwork Orange · 08-22-2005, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpringStein

Against the 0-3 Colts.

Yeah, those guys sure suck. Bob has a better chance of scoring then they do.

KillerBronco#76 · 08-22-2005, 06:08 PM

I wouldnt mind if Darius would hang out with Brandon Lloyd cause that guy is always making unbeleivable catches. He could probley hold a clinic for the rest of the nfl receivers.

Kinda random but i was thinking about the 49'rs offense

maven · 08-22-2005, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clockwork Orange

As happy as I am with the performance of the Broncos defense, it's severely tempered by the fact that the 49ers will be the worst team in the NFL for the 2nd year running.

Looks like the Niners are getting Leinart.

Garcia Bronco · 08-22-2005, 06:25 PM

I'd laugh if they did that after drafting Alex rodgers

Kaylore · 08-22-2005, 06:55 PM

Post in old threads, please

http://orangemane.com/BB/showthread.php?t=29209

OrangeShadow · 08-22-2005, 07:14 PM

lets see an article like this after we play indy

Hercules Rockefeller · 08-22-2005, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Garcia Bronco

I'd laugh if they did that after drafting Alex rodgers

Who the hell is that?

Bronco_Beerslug · 08-22-2005, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hercules Rockefeller

Who the hell is that?

Must be beer 30 over at Garcia's place.

Garcia Bronco · 08-22-2005, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hercules Rockefeller

Who the hell is that?

Exactly my point.....

Garcia Bronco · 08-22-2005, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bronco_Beerslug

Must be beer 30 over at Garcia's place.

I'm stuck in a hotel again...

Durham tonight and tomorrow
Louisville Kentucky all next week
Chatanooga two weeks after that...plus some trips to Maryland in between

My summer was over before it started

Raider Bill · 08-22-2005, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hercules Rockefeller

39 yards on 26 plays is an excellent defensive showing no matter which NFL offense it was against.

Tooling on Alex Smith is no great accomplishment.. hell Oakland did it too.

Bronco_Beerslug · 08-22-2005, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Garcia Bronco

I'm stuck in a hotel again...

Durham tonight and tomorrow
Louisville Kentucky all next week
Chatanooga two weeks after that...plus some trips to Maryland in between

My summer was over before it started

Am I ever glad my traveling for work days are over!!! At least you have net access these days. When I was traveling the only thing we had to do was drink or workout, watch some TV and go to bed.

Garcia Bronco · 08-22-2005, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bronco_Beerslug

Am I ever glad my traveling for work days are over!!! At least you have net access these days. When I was traveling the only thing we had to do was drink or workout, watch some TV and go to bed.

It's not too bad...but would rather be home instead....

Bronco9798 · 08-22-2005, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bronco_Beerslug

Am I ever glad my traveling for work days are over!!! At least you have net access these days. When I was traveling the only thing we had to do was drink or workout, watch some TV and go to bed.

And find a titty-bar.....

fontaine · 08-23-2005, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clockwork Orange

They might as well let David Baas (remember him?) run with the first team, there's no way he could do any worse then the group we saw on Saturday. Both of Pryce's sacks came after the Broncos D-line pushed the 49ers O-line directly into Alex Smith. They'd better do something quick or else that kid is gonna land on IR at some point this season.

I think Baas is out indefinitely with a torn hammy the last time I checked.

08-22-2005, 01:23 PM	#1
KansasBronco Pro Bowler Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 622	Article on our dominating D vs SF Scouts Inc. If you want a defense that can fly to the ball, hit their man and sack the quarterback, all you have to do is look towards the orange sky over the Rocky Mountains. The Steele Curtain, the Purple People Eaters, the Orange Crush, these were just a few of the most dominant defenses to exist in the NFL. Today, if you want a defense that can fly to the ball, hit the man carrying the ball, and sack the quarterback, all you have to do is look towards the orange sky over the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. That’s right boys and girls, there might be a new sheriff in the AFC, and the sheriff’s name is the Denver Bronco’s Defense. The Wild West just got wilder. Ask the San Francisco 49ers starting offense. After the first quarter of the Bronco’s second preseason game; where an already stagnant offense lay in ruin, Denver’s “D” had totally dominated the starting unit of the 49ers. The boys from the Bay Area had no answer for Al Wilson, Trevor Pryce, John Lynch and company. The offensive stats for the first quarter read, Total net yards, 11. Total first downs, 2. Net rushing yards, 10. Net passing yards (hold on to your seat for this stat), -2. That’s right, -2 net passing yards. Truly offensive! A commanding presence on the field that hadn’t been there in almost a year, was Trevor Pryce. He had two sacks in the first quarter. Al Wilson was asked if he was happy that Pryce was back and he said, “I’m happy for Trevor. (He) had a rough year last year.” Now I know what you’re thinking, “My two year-old can count higher than the number of games the 49ers won last year.” That’s true, but this is still the NFL. These are some of the best athletes in the world, and like coach Mike Shanahan said, “I’m not going to make excuses for playing well on defense.” And he shouldn’t. The Broncos walked all over San Fran’s offense with what was a very vanilla defensive scheme. Coming out very physical from the coin toss, big “D” bullied the 49ers around. Their play was personified in a play John Lynch made on tight end Billy Bajema towards the end of the first quarter. Alex Smith, the QB for the 49ers, dropped back to pass, and unloaded in the direction of his tight end. The throw ended up going slightly astray, but that didn’t stop Lynch from laying out a hit that put Bejema on the side lines. He was promptly examined buy San Fran’s medical staff. Prognosis, yellow stars, and little birdies. Now you can’t put a lot of stock in pre season games, but remember these games are to knock the rust off before the season begins. Just imagine, if this is knocking the rust off, by time the season starts, it will be knocking helmets and cleats off.

08-22-2005, 01:25 PM	#3
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Clockwork Orange Persona Non Grata I seen him! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,438	As happy as I am with the performance of the Broncos defense, it's severely tempered by the fact that the 49ers will be the worst team in the NFL for the 2nd year running. They might as well let David Baas (remember him?) run with the first team, there's no way he could do any worse then the group we saw on Saturday. Both of Pryce's sacks came after the Broncos D-line pushed the 49ers O-line directly into Alex Smith. They'd better do something quick or else that kid is gonna land on IR at some point this season.

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KansasBronco Pro Bowler Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 622	This is also without Champ Bailey, and Courtney Brown. We played and dominated that offense like we should have. That's better than playing them and looking like crap!

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