Alternative Take on the AFC's Top Team - The Orange Mane

thessbronco · 11-05-2005, 11:45 AM

I don't post very often but I do check in on a daily basis. I just came across the following analysis and it seemed to offer many arguments parallel to what I find on the mane. A nice thorough contrast of the quality of opponents the Colts have faced vs. the quality of opponents the Broncos have faced.

"Denver’s opponents this year are a combined 32-25 (.561). Indy’s opponents are a combined 17-33 (.340). No matter how you measure it, Denver has been the more impressive team."

Check out the rest of the article here:

http://www.coldhardfootballfacts.com...e.php?Page=515

The analysis also provides something generally not found in the mainstream rags: thoroughness and nice historical contextualizations.

ludo21 · 11-05-2005, 11:46 AM

This has been posted in another thread bro. But it s a great article and it actually takes into account opponent record.

thessbronco · 11-05-2005, 11:49 AM

Ah, my bad.

watermock · 11-05-2005, 11:59 AM

If we didn't get that phantom call against Foster or they call one of multiple holding calls we would be 7-1.

Oh well. I totally lost it against the Giants...Foster didn't hold, unless you wanted to call it on the Giants every play, and Burress was pushing off constantly...yeah, they finally call it...to make it offsetting and give them a free down...the refs threw that game, Elam blew the FG...UGGG...not a happy place...not a happy place...stuff like that happens to us on the road...we are 6-2 and have some mo.

Heard the gang was having a little boat get together on Chatfield this week. Actually, Shanahan warned them to behave themselves...old coaches tend to have shorter and shorter leashes....

Crushaholic · 11-05-2005, 12:12 PM

I hope the Patriots knock those F'ers back to earth...

Play2win · 11-05-2005, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Crushaholic

I hope the Patriots knock those F'ers back to earth...

This might actually be one of the game that I might, Gulp, root for New England. WHY CAN'T THEY BOTH JUST LOOSE!!!

Borks147 · 11-05-2005, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Play2Win

This might actually be one of the game that I might, Gulp, root for New England. WHY CAN'T THEY BOTH JUST LOOSE!!!

yeah why can't they tie -3 to -3

Play2win · 11-05-2005, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by aborquez147

yeah why can't they tie -3 to -3

Yep!

bpc · 11-05-2005, 01:58 PM

I love how their defense is getting all this credit and they've collectively played some of the worst offenses in the league: Cleveland, Baltimore, Houston, SF, Jacksonville, Tennessee... and even the Rams team was without a bunch of their starters.

I think the Colts are good, worthy of being billed as a potential super bowl champion however that team is going to be in for a rude awakening if they are playing a true offensive powerhouse. They are not ready for that type of game. SD, Pitt, and Cincy will all be challenges for them because of the running games they can put on the table against their soft D.

11-05-2005, 11:45 AM	#1
thessbronco geographically displaced Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: London, Ontario Posts: 5	Alternative Take on the AFC's Top Team I don't post very often but I do check in on a daily basis. I just came across the following analysis and it seemed to offer many arguments parallel to what I find on the mane. A nice thorough contrast of the quality of opponents the Colts have faced vs. the quality of opponents the Broncos have faced. "Denver’s opponents this year are a combined 32-25 (.561). Indy’s opponents are a combined 17-33 (.340). No matter how you measure it, Denver has been the more impressive team." Check out the rest of the article here: http://www.coldhardfootballfacts.com...e.php?Page=515 The analysis also provides something generally not found in the mainstream rags: thoroughness and nice historical contextualizations.

11-05-2005, 11:59 AM	#4
watermock "Hoodie Jr" "Hug me!" Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hot Springs, Ouachitah Posts: 77,090	If we didn't get that phantom call against Foster or they call one of multiple holding calls we would be 7-1. Oh well. I totally lost it against the Giants...Foster didn't hold, unless you wanted to call it on the Giants every play, and Burress was pushing off constantly...yeah, they finally call it...to make it offsetting and give them a free down...the refs threw that game, Elam blew the FG...UGGG...not a happy place...not a happy place...stuff like that happens to us on the road...we are 6-2 and have some mo. Heard the gang was having a little boat get together on Chatfield this week. Actually, Shanahan warned them to behave themselves...old coaches tend to have shorter and shorter leashes.... Last edited by watermock; 11-05-2005 at 12:01 PM..

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11-05-2005, 11:46 AM	#2
ludo21 RIP Darrent Williams Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 17,906 Adopt-a-Bronco: Paul Ernster	This has been posted in another thread bro. But it s a great article and it actually takes into account opponent record.

11-05-2005, 11:49 AM	#3
thessbronco geographically displaced Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: London, Ontario Posts: 5	Ah, my bad.

11-05-2005, 12:12 PM	#5
Crushaholic Armchair Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 22,043	I hope the Patriots knock those F'ers back to earth...

11-05-2005, 01:58 PM	#9
bpc "Nemo Me Impune Lacessit" 1 sword keeps another in the sheath Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 12,570 Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Miller	I love how their defense is getting all this credit and they've collectively played some of the worst offenses in the league: Cleveland, Baltimore, Houston, SF, Jacksonville, Tennessee... and even the Rams team was without a bunch of their starters. I think the Colts are good, worthy of being billed as a potential super bowl champion however that team is going to be in for a rude awakening if they are playing a true offensive powerhouse. They are not ready for that type of game. SD, Pitt, and Cincy will all be challenges for them because of the running games they can put on the table against their soft D.