Could the Broncos be the next 2003 Patriots? - The Orange Mane

Arkie · 09-12-2005, 07:20 AM

September 7, 2003 - The Patriots travelled to basement dwelling Buffalo to get their asses handed to them 31-0. Buffalo finishes the season in last place again while New England finishes 14-2 beginning their record setting winning streak and ultimately having back-to-back championship seasons.

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (Sept. 7, 2003) -- Bledsoe and Milloy combined to stick it their former team, the New England Patriots, sparking the Bills to a dominating 31-0 victory in their opener.

The game was effectively over when the Bills went up 21-0 with 10:14 left in the second quarter. The lead was built on Travis Henry's 1-yard plunge, Dave Moore's 7-yard reception, and defensive tackle Sam Adams' 37-yard interception return.

The Patriots had nothing in response, looking nothing like the team that outscored Buffalo by a combined 65-24 in two games last season.

New England's offense, in particular, never got going, managing a mere 51 yards in the first half and six first downs, two by penalty.

How bad were they? Six minutes into the second quarter, the Patriots had minus-4 yards of offense.

Tom Brady, who replaced Bledsoe as the Patriots' starter in 2001, had an abysmal outing. He finished 14-of-29 for 123 yards and was intercepted four times, tying a career high; he also suffered four against Denver in 2001.

Brady summed up the loss: "From the first play on, it was Buffalo, Buffalo, Buffalo."

Brady wasn't alone among the blundering Patriots, who twice had drives stall after they got within the Bills 2. That included two tries from the 1 in the final 20 seconds, the game ending when Antowain Smith was stuffed for no gain.

As season openers go, it was Buffalo's largest margin of victory since a 40-7 victory against the Los Angeles Rams in 1992. It was also the second regular-season opening shutout, and first in any game for the Bills since a 26-0 victory against Philadelphia in 1999.

Most impressive was a revamped defense, whose newcomers include Adams and linebacker Takeo Spikes.

Spikes had two interceptions and six tackles, while Milloy didn't look like he lost a step when he helped force an interception.

With Brady attempting to hit David Patten on a deep post route, Milloy closed quickly and got his hand up to deflect the ball at the goal line. The ball bounced up and was brought down by Bills cornerback Nate Clements.

It was a strong showing from a unit that gave up an average 25 points and managed a league-low 19 turnovers last year.

http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/recap/NFL_20030907_NE@BUF

Raiders Rock · 09-12-2005, 07:21 AM

rofl

Mile High Shack · 09-12-2005, 07:34 AM

in a word

No

Meck77 · 09-12-2005, 07:36 AM

Sure we could. All we need is Tom Brady and Bill Bellicheck.

BritBronco Maniac · 09-12-2005, 07:46 AM

It does go to show you can't write the season off after one game, which a lot of posters seemed to be doing last night

Rohirrim · 09-12-2005, 07:52 AM

Nice sentiment. Pure dreamland, but nice sentiment.

CBF1 · 09-12-2005, 07:58 AM

Hey Brit... Have you watched the past 5 regular season and last 2 playoff games by our Broncos? This team could not hold the patriots jock straps.

Arkie · 09-12-2005, 08:15 AM

The Patriots were even worse. They missed the playoffs the previous year, and the 2001 Super Bowl was considered a fluke. The Raiders really did get screwed in that snow playoff game more than once. Their recievers were getting tackled before the ball arrived. The Pats should have never even been in that Super Bowl. They are no more a dynasty than the '96-'98 Broncos.

LT teh ghost · 09-12-2005, 08:18 AM

Not with Plummber as your QB

Garcia Bronco · 09-12-2005, 08:36 AM

All of that is possible Bosko..I haven't read any posts on this thread...but this season ain't over and really....only a complete loser would think so.

Rascal · 09-12-2005, 08:40 AM

Good point.

I'll yell, scream, kick the cats, and punch the boxing bag till my hands bleed but until we are eliminated from the playoffs there will always be hope.

kent156 · 09-12-2005, 08:41 AM

look at it this way too the last five or so times the broncos won the season opener they either lost to indie in the playoffs or had grieise at QB.

fdf · 09-12-2005, 09:17 AM

Garcia Bronco · 09-12-2005, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by kent156

look at it this way too the last five or so times the broncos won the season opener they either lost to indie in the playoffs or had grieise at QB.

And the last time we lost a season opener....we were an exciting football team to watch.

Crushaholic · 09-12-2005, 09:51 AM

Shanahan has a stellar record in Week 1 games. We just aren't used to losing right out of the gate. I'm not ready to call us the "2003 version of the Patriots", but I think we'll be fine...

ludo21 · 09-12-2005, 11:00 AM

No.

But we are far from being out of it. We arent out till we are mathematically eliminated.

There are 16 games in a season, not 1, everyone settle down. WE got flat out destroyed, as did the PAtriots, but i think we are a MUCH better team than the one that showed up.

Sideburn · 09-12-2005, 11:04 AM

It's also possible that a blimp crashes on the field and kills the entire opposing team but one guy (the kicker) and we win by forfeit. Not likely, but possible.

watermock · 09-12-2005, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sideburn

It's also possible that a blimp crashes on the field and kills the entire opposing team but one guy (the kicker) and we win by forfeit. Not likely, but possible.

It's more likely an angry fan will take a private plane and crash it on Shanahan...or maybe the coaching booth.

24champ · 09-12-2005, 11:12 AM

hey guys homeland security is now monitoring the board.....

Sideburn · 09-12-2005, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by watermock

It's more likely an angry fan will take a private plane and crash it on Shanahan...or maybe the coaching booth.

It's also more likely that ringling bros could field a more competitive team.

qb - A seal
oline - The bearded lady, the fattest man, the tallest man, that guy that swallows knives, and to stick with the theme for the broncos oline, that little midget that scoops up the elephant crap.

rb - to stick with the broncos theme of rbbc, all of those damn clowns that get out of one of those shriner cars.

wr - those guys that juggle flaming bowling pins or knives or whatever...great hands

dline - the ticket booth guys. No one gets buy them without a ticket

secondary - the acrobatic families that haven't fallen to their death yet. Agile, wirey, and great hands...(if not for great hands they'd all be dead)

linebackers - I dunno, maybe the remaining freaks from the freakshow.

PatsWin2002 · 09-12-2005, 11:19 AM

Could the Broncos be the next 2003 Patriots?

Sure, but first you have to stop looking like the 1991 Patriots.

Sideburn · 09-12-2005, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PatsWin2002

Could the Broncos be the next 2003 Patriots?

Sure, but first you have to stop looking like the 1991 Patriots.

ouch.

PatsWin2002 · 09-12-2005, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sideburn

ouch.

Sorry.

But, you know as well as I do that a 34-10 Bronco win next week will cure all.

Mile High Shack · 09-12-2005, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PatsWin2002

Sorry.

But, you know as well as I do that a 34-10 Bronco win next week will cure all.

if we win 34-10 I will come in and post everyday how much I love Jake, Shanny and Paul Ernster

but I'm pretty sure that isn't gonna happen

Sideburn · 09-12-2005, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PatsWin2002

Sorry.

But, you know as well as I do that a 34-10 Bronco win next week will cure all.

bah I agree with you. We look like crap. Sure winning 34-10 would be wonderful, but at some point it would all come crashing down again. It's the norm for the broncos under shamaplan...and adding the fake into the mix just creates more instability.

Shanny is living in the 90's while everyone else has updated and adjusted to the new NFL.

It's kind of like in HS when my football coach ran the vaunted Wing T offense. Sure it hasn't been used since 1947, but it's just too hard to actually adjust to the game.

09-12-2005, 07:20 AM	#1
Arkie Ring of Famer Gggggrrrrrr rrrraaaahhh Arrrrhhhn. Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 9,084 Adopt-a-Bronco: Quinton Carter	Could the Broncos be the next 2003 Patriots? September 7, 2003 - The Patriots travelled to basement dwelling Buffalo to get their asses handed to them 31-0. Buffalo finishes the season in last place again while New England finishes 14-2 beginning their record setting winning streak and ultimately having back-to-back championship seasons. ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (Sept. 7, 2003) -- Bledsoe and Milloy combined to stick it their former team, the New England Patriots, sparking the Bills to a dominating 31-0 victory in their opener. The game was effectively over when the Bills went up 21-0 with 10:14 left in the second quarter. The lead was built on Travis Henry's 1-yard plunge, Dave Moore's 7-yard reception, and defensive tackle Sam Adams' 37-yard interception return. The Patriots had nothing in response, looking nothing like the team that outscored Buffalo by a combined 65-24 in two games last season. New England's offense, in particular, never got going, managing a mere 51 yards in the first half and six first downs, two by penalty. How bad were they? Six minutes into the second quarter, the Patriots had minus-4 yards of offense. Tom Brady, who replaced Bledsoe as the Patriots' starter in 2001, had an abysmal outing. He finished 14-of-29 for 123 yards and was intercepted four times, tying a career high; he also suffered four against Denver in 2001. Brady summed up the loss: "From the first play on, it was Buffalo, Buffalo, Buffalo." Brady wasn't alone among the blundering Patriots, who twice had drives stall after they got within the Bills 2. That included two tries from the 1 in the final 20 seconds, the game ending when Antowain Smith was stuffed for no gain. As season openers go, it was Buffalo's largest margin of victory since a 40-7 victory against the Los Angeles Rams in 1992. It was also the second regular-season opening shutout, and first in any game for the Bills since a 26-0 victory against Philadelphia in 1999. Most impressive was a revamped defense, whose newcomers include Adams and linebacker Takeo Spikes. Spikes had two interceptions and six tackles, while Milloy didn't look like he lost a step when he helped force an interception. With Brady attempting to hit David Patten on a deep post route, Milloy closed quickly and got his hand up to deflect the ball at the goal line. The ball bounced up and was brought down by Bills cornerback Nate Clements. It was a strong showing from a unit that gave up an average 25 points and managed a league-low 19 turnovers last year. http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/recap/NFL_20030907_NE@BUF

09-12-2005, 07:21 AM	#2
Raiders Rock The Darkside RaidersKickAss.com Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 4,571	rofl rofl

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fdf Ring of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 1,709	Could the Broncos be the next 2003 Patriots? No.

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Sideburn Thanks for the memories Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,390	It's also possible that a blimp crashes on the field and kills the entire opposing team but one guy (the kicker) and we win by forfeit. Not likely, but possible. __________________ The 2004 Neck Pony Nation / Orangemane Fantasy Football Champion Sideburn's Evil Head Brigade (14-1)

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09-12-2005, 07:34 AM	#3
Mile High Shack Ring of Famer Cock-a-doodle-do Join Date: May 2001 Location: Somewhere Posts: 17,010	in a word No

09-12-2005, 07:36 AM	#4
Meck77 Ring of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 16,312	Sure we could. All we need is Tom Brady and Bill Bellicheck.

09-12-2005, 07:46 AM	#5
BritBronco Maniac Realist Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Brighton, England Posts: 2,592	It does go to show you can't write the season off after one game, which a lot of posters seemed to be doing last night

09-12-2005, 07:52 AM	#6
Rohirrim Partisan Human Cannonball Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Twixt Hell & Highwater Posts: 48,849	Nice sentiment. Pure dreamland, but nice sentiment.

09-12-2005, 07:58 AM	#7
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	Hey Brit... Have you watched the past 5 regular season and last 2 playoff games by our Broncos? This team could not hold the patriots jock straps.

09-12-2005, 08:15 AM	#8
Arkie Ring of Famer Gggggrrrrrr rrrraaaahhh Arrrrhhhn. Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 9,084 Adopt-a-Bronco: Quinton Carter	The Patriots were even worse. They missed the playoffs the previous year, and the 2001 Super Bowl was considered a fluke. The Raiders really did get screwed in that snow playoff game more than once. Their recievers were getting tackled before the ball arrived. The Pats should have never even been in that Super Bowl. They are no more a dynasty than the '96-'98 Broncos.

09-12-2005, 08:18 AM	#9
LT teh ghost Just Drafted Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 10	Not with Plummber as your QB

09-12-2005, 08:36 AM	#10
Garcia Bronco Hokie since 1993 Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 45,991 Adopt-a-Bronco: Tom Jackson	All of that is possible Bosko..I haven't read any posts on this thread...but this season ain't over and really....only a complete loser would think so.

09-12-2005, 08:40 AM	#11
Rascal RIP Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 16,581 Adopt-a-Bronco: Turf	Good point. I'll yell, scream, kick the cats, and punch the boxing bag till my hands bleed but until we are eliminated from the playoffs there will always be hope.

09-12-2005, 08:41 AM	#12
kent156 King of the Ants Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Paradise lost Posts: 685	look at it this way too the last five or so times the broncos won the season opener they either lost to indie in the playoffs or had grieise at QB.

09-12-2005, 09:51 AM	#15
Crushaholic Armchair Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 22,044	Shanahan has a stellar record in Week 1 games. We just aren't used to losing right out of the gate. I'm not ready to call us the "2003 version of the Patriots", but I think we'll be fine...

09-12-2005, 11:00 AM	#16
ludo21 RIP Darrent Williams Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 17,915 Adopt-a-Bronco: Paul Ernster	No. But we are far from being out of it. We arent out till we are mathematically eliminated. There are 16 games in a season, not 1, everyone settle down. WE got flat out destroyed, as did the PAtriots, but i think we are a MUCH better team than the one that showed up.

09-12-2005, 11:12 AM	#19
24champ Livin' the dream! Methwolfe Alliance Captain Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 18,551 Adopt-a-Bronco: DomCasual	hey guys homeland security is now monitoring the board.....

09-12-2005, 11:19 AM	#21
PatsWin2002 Giggity Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: South of Boston Posts: 6,270	Could the Broncos be the next 2003 Patriots? Sure, but first you have to stop looking like the 1991 Patriots.